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Chuck Ulie

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Chuck Ulie is foodservice editor for CSP.

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Chuck Ulie

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Operations

A revived Foxtrot to open in Chicago

The restaurant-retail hybrid, which ceased operations in April, is being resurrected by its founders, with plans to reopen more locations through 2025—with an expanded foodservice offering.

Operations

Foxtrot to reopen Chicago, Dallas, Austin locations

Mike LaVitola, founder of the retail-restaurant hybrid that abruptly shuttered in April, has started a new company to continue the business.

Consumer Trends

Cost-conscious consumers trade down from restaurants to c-stores

As menu prices rise at fast-food restaurants, customers are looking to convenience stores for meal deals.

Financing

Jack in the Box makes a convenience store push

The fast-food chain is making a big push to expand outside of California and Texas and views non-traditional locations as fertile ground.

Operations

The newest Amazon Go is operating a lot like a QSR

The just-opened store features a kitchen that produces up to 30 made-to-order lunch and breakfast items.