The coronavirus pandemic has altered the foodservice industry as we know it, and for c-stores, prioritizing safety over ease and portability is inevitable as food programs reopen. CSP explores the long game: what operators must consistently do in the following months and years to rejuvenate their foodservice programs in a post-pandemic world.
Illustrations by Nathan Hackett
Illustrations by Nathan Hackett
consumer trends
Keep It Low-Touch
New consumer habits forcing operators to reimagine their foodservice
“Operators will have to double down on food safety, but the consumer demand for fresh, quality, craveable and affordable foodservice items has not wavered.”
beverage and foodservice equipment
Start From Scratch
Why now is the time to rebuild foodservice programs
46%
Percentage of c-store consumers who say they will now use c-store delivery for food options at least once a week
coronavirus
Podcast: Getting Foodservice Back on Track
A rundown of what c-store operators must consistently do to rejuvenate their foodservice programs in a post-pandemic world