TL;DR
Casey's convenience stores have partnered with Jolt to introduce a digital food labeling system at over 2,500 locations, streamlining kitchen processes and eliminating the need for inventory management of pre-printed labels. The system allows for rapid updates to labels and promises to simplify kitchen operations for Casey's team members.
In a major new development for the Casey’s chain of convenience stores, the company has announced a partnership with Jolt to introduce a cutting-edge digital food labeling system at over 2,500 of its locations. The new system will allow Casey’s to generate printed labels on demand, eliminating the need for inventory management of pre-printed label SKUs and enabling rapid updates to labels across all stores.
The implementation of the Jolt system marks a significant step forward for Casey’s as it seeks to modernize its operations and streamline its kitchen processes. With the ability to quickly adapt to recipe and label changes, the system promises to simplify the operation of the company’s kitchens for its hardworking team members.
The scale of the partnership is also notable, given that Casey’s currently prints a million food labels each day. The flexibility of Jolt’s label content design and distribution technology is crucial for large food service providers like Casey’s, allowing them to respond rapidly to changing recipes, nutrition facts, and FDA requirements.
Partnership benefits
Brad Haga, SVP of Prepared Food and Dispensed Beverage at Casey’s, spoke enthusiastically about the partnership, stating that “Jolt’s digital labeling system has transformed the labeling process in our kitchens as we continue to modernize operations. It allows us to quickly and efficiently adapt to any recipe or label changes, helping us to simplify the operation of our kitchens for our hardworking team members.”
Meanwhile, Jolt CEO Josh Bird expressed his excitement about the collaboration, highlighting the seamless delivery and installation of over 2,500 label printing stations in under 11 weeks. He emphasized the value of the partnership with Casey’s and looked forward to future collaboration on technologies that would further enhance the efficiency of the company’s operations.
Company backgrounds
Casey’s, a Fortune 500 company with a history of over 50 years, has grown to become the third-largest convenience store retailer and the fifth-largest pizza chain in the United States. The company is known for providing freshly prepared foods, quality fuel, and friendly service at its locations.
Jolt, on the other hand, specializes in delivering digital content distribution platforms that facilitate food safety and operational excellence at scale. The company’s solutions are designed to help restaurants, hotel chains, convenience stores, and retailers improve food safety compliance, boost transparency and accountability, and accelerate employee onboarding.
As the implementation of the Jolt system takes place across Casey’s stores, it represents a significant step forward for the company in its pursuit of efficiency and growth. The partnership underscores the commitment of both Casey’s and Jolt to leveraging technology to drive operational excellence and meet the ever-changing needs of the food service industry. For more information, visit www.caseys.com or www.jolt.com.
In this story
This story was originally published in Franchise Magazine USA on February 23, 2024. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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