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A revived Foxtrot to open in Chicago

 By Chuck Ulie on Sep. 03, 2024

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.

Consumer Trends

Even dollar stores are now saying they need to focus more on value

 By Heather Lalley on Aug. 29, 2024

Retail Watch: Dollar General reported its low-income shoppers are pulling back even more, offering up a continued warning sign for restaurants.

Operations

Get ready for convenience-store consolidation to pose a growing restaurant threat

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 20, 2024

Retail Watch: Circle K’s owner wants to buy 7-Eleven’s owner, as well as the regional GetGo convenience chain. The deals will likely fuel even more fast-food competition.

Technology

Politicians are accusing grocers of price gouging. Will restaurants be the next targets?

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 16, 2024

Reality Check: Supermarkets are suspected of exploiting tech to boost prices. You know, like the capabilities that are as common as napkins in the restaurant business.

Operations

This convenience-store operator is selling a lot of hot dogs and pizza

By Diane Adam on Aug. 12, 2024

GPM Investments, which operates regional c-store brands including Fas Mart, said a partnership with Nathan's Famous led to a 16% boost in hot dog sales. Same-store food and dispensed beverage sales are up 9%.

Emerging Brands

Two more restaurant chains have sights set on big growth in Walmart stores

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 08, 2024

Crave Hot Dogs and Knuckies Hoagies have signed agreements with the retail giant, joining Mr. Gatti's Pizza and Wonder.

Financing

Casey’s to acquire 198 CEFCO convenience stores for $1.1B

By Greg Lindenberg on Jul. 26, 2024

Casey's, one of the country's largest pizza sellers, will get a geographic boost in the South thanks to the deal.

Food

Restaurants can learn some foodservice tricks from supermarkets

By Nancy Kruse on Jul. 18, 2024

State of the Plate: Nancy Kruse, RB’s menu trends columnist, says grocers are stepping up their game, and restaurants need to keep up.

Food

6 menu items to watch at convenience stores this summer

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 03, 2024

C-stores are embracing their position as an affordable alternative to restaurant food, offering things like Spam, meal bundles and $6 burrito bowls.

Food

Asian street foods, fizzy drinks and crunchy snacks trend at Summer Fancy Food Show

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 25, 2024

Plus Korean, Indian and African ingredients make news, and condiments and desserts take on more complex flavor profiles.

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