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Restaurant operators are adjusting dessert portions and merchandising as GLP-1 weight-loss medications lead to decreased food intake among 11% of U.S. adults.
Fast casual sector grows 1.4% in 2027, outpacing overall restaurant growth.
Jeremiah's Italian Ice ranks No. 375 on Franchise Times Top 400
While the chain said its current attrition rate is higher than normal, many of the closed locations are likely to reopen under new ownership.
KFC is introducing Go Buckets, a new way to KFC that brings its signature Finger Lickin’ Good chicken to snacking occasions and moments beyond the traditional meal.
The low-cost menu item includes six varieties and is aimed at helping the chain expand its afternoon daypart.
Founded as a single-stand coffee stop in 1998, The Human Bean has grown to nearly 200 locations nationwide while holding firm to the belief that even the smallest exchange — a 60-second drive-thru interaction — can be meaningful and memorable.
QSRs see growth in snacking, 80% of consumers snack outside restaurants
New data shows Gen Z and Millennials are increasingly choosing convenience store meal options over traditional quick-service restaurants, closing the value gap between the two sectors.
The fast-casual Mexican chain is promoting its lineup of 14 dips and sauces, including the new beef-based Queso Fundido and a dessert chocolate dip.
Quick-service operators turn to beverages to drive traffic, with 86% citing it as a top challenge
As foodservice solidifies its role as a major growth driver for the c-store industry, retailers are navigating a host of challenges in maximizing the opportunity.
Gen Z and Gen Alpha shape c-store food with 47% visiting weekly
Despite inflationary pressure, convenience store foodservice continues to gain market share as consumers seek affordable alternatives to traditional restaurant meals.
With 57 percent of guests specifically craving Americanized global fare, according to Technomic, global flavor is no longer a niche menu experiment for specialized concepts.
As employee turnover remains a major concern for c-store retailers in 2026, labor costs rank among the industry’s top challenges, alongside rising food costs and shrinking basket s
Convenience store chains are increasingly competing with QSRs as they elevate foodservice programs to attract value-conscious consumers.
C-store giants Stewart’s Shops and 7-Eleven are leveraging custom beverages and self-serve stations to capture high-demand summer impulse purchases.
A new versatile burrito SKU from E.A. Sween allows convenience store operators to stock one product that functions in warmers, coolers, and microwaves.
Driven by the ‘swicy’ sweet heat craze, Red Gold® has launched new Spicy Jalapeno Ketchup 7 gram Packets for foodservice operators.
MOLTN Cookies launches ube white chocolate cookie at six locations.
Rising costs and consumer spending redefine value in the pizza industry
Major convenience store chains like 7-Eleven and Sheetz are aggressively expanding their refresher beverage menus to capture shifting consumer preferences for energy and hydration.
For many experienced quick-service operators, growth isn’t limited by ambition.