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Burger King's King Jr. meals see 40% sales growth, driven by adults.

Snacking habits in the c-store space continue to evolve as consumers’ spending decisions and preferences shift amid rising costs and the rise of GLP-1 medications.

Fast casuals can profit from dirty soda trend with simple recipes and pricing.

The smokeless segment was up 11.6% in dollar sales over the last year, per market research firm Circana, and 8.2% in units, driven, as has been the case for some…

C-stores face vape regulations as nicotine pouches gain ground with $6.22 billion in sales

Healthy is trending in the center store, with growth in fiber and protein leading this charge.

Restaurant chains are increasingly looking beyond burgers, sandwiches and value meals to create new reasons for customers to visit.

The typical c-store alcohol consumer looks significantly different in 2026 compared to previous years. Historically, retailers could depend on beer sales to drive the majority of a

Fast food regained value reputation in 2025 with deals, but perceptions were short lived.

The typical c-store alcohol consumer looks significantly different in 2026 compared to previous years.

New data from Circana suggests multi-unit restaurant operators should offer more flexible portion sizes and portable options to meet evolving consumer eating schedules.

McDonald's lost $310 million in sales from low-income diners last quarter.

As tobacco consumers increasingly turn to nontraditional nicotine alternatives, cigarettes still remain the most purchased tobacco product throughout the country, notching over $50

Ulta Beauty adds The Potion Studio to its textured haircare roster with 5 products

Over the past several years, a transformation has been taking place in the c-store backbar. While cigarettes, a long-time category staple, have experienced gradual volume declines,

Restaurants capitalize on World Cup fever with themed menus and promotions.

Convenience retailers have long managed the complex intersection of product innovation, regulatory pressure and evolving consumer preferences at the backbar. Now, the tobacco and n

C-store operators reporting 22 locations are seeing unit sales declines as inflation-weary customers trade down to cheaper cigarette brands.

Oakwell Beer Spa is betting its national franchise expansion on exactly that shift.

An important category for innovation and impulse purchases, candy growth is being driven by rising prices, tried-and-true favorites and trending products, with excitement brewing for the “changemakers.”

Texas Roadhouse sees relief on beef prices with 6.2% inflation

Subway experienced a net loss of 729 U.S. locations in 2025, continuing a decade-long contraction of the brand’s domestic restaurant footprint.

A million dollars spent per minute at restaurants in 2025

Pizza brands, sandwich chains and beverage concepts tended to have weaker average unit volumes than casual dining brands and chicken QSRs in 2025, according to Circana’s data.