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Golden Krust VP of marketing works to make Jamaican food more accessible

QuikTrip has continued an aggressive growth plan this year, reaching its milestone 1,200th location in Morrow, Ga., in February and operating under a plan to open over 80 new stores in 2026 overall.

Ninety-four-store chain Rutter’s is expanding into the sports bar arena, stepping beyond traditional convenience to offer customers something truly singular.

Millions of drivers fuel up or grab a packaged beverage every day, then pull directly into a quick-service drive thru for lunch.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 8, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Build-A-Bear Workshop today introduced Mellow Moodies™, created for teens and young adults.

CStore Decisions honored the Amarillo-based retailer for its 75-year legacy, operational excellence and continued innovation across the convenience industry.

Escapology uses localized marketing to drive traffic to its 115+ locations

Weigel's and TXB discuss tobacco and loyalty at NACS Show

ExtraMile recently announced that it has selected Vroom Delivery as its online ordering and delivery partner, giving its more than 1,200 ExtraMile franchisees access to a digital commerce platform built specifically for convenience retail.

Yesway grows to 450 stores and expands into new states

Color Me Mine ranks No. 392 on Franchise Times Top 400 list.

NEW YORK--( BUSINESS WIRE )--As major game releases and new hardware push gamers toward their next console upgrade, PayMore is turning its view of the secondary electronics market into a new consumer promotion.

Extending its reach from elite sports locker rooms to everyday shopping trips, the brand is rolling out to Target’s roughly 2,000 stores across the country after entering the chain with endcaps in 580-plus stores in Augu

QuikTrip has opened its newest c-store in Commerce City, Colo., continuing the chain’s effort to grow its footprint in the Denver metro area.

Yesway held a vision in 2015 to build a differentiated convenience store.

The three-story Workshop will introduce new ways for guests to personalize, celebrate, and create memories together through exclusive concepts including the Build-A-Bear Design Studio, Build-A-Bear Bakeshop, and 'Persona

The chain is also selectively razing and rebuilding older sites into large-footprint stores with state-of-the-art designs and a focus on its proprietary Chix and Sprintzoni foodservice programs.

CEO Tom Trkla noted that the company will reinvest the capital "where (they) believe it can generate the most long-term value."

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

October 02, 2026 // Franchising.com // HARTLAND, Wis. – Batteries Plus is fully charged heading into the end of 2026.

Batteries Plus signs 19 new franchise agreements and opens 13 new locations in the third quarter, reflecting the brand's growth and demand for power and connectivity solutions.

The 850-unit chain added seven items and launched a campaign to persuade consumers to choose hot sandwiches over cold grab-and-go fare.

Walmart has announced the opening of its newest Neighborhood Market location in Crestview, Fla.

Ireland-based Applegreen has announced the opening of its first Colorado service area, located along the E-470 highway in Denver.