McLane Company’s “100 Days of Summer” Showcases Innovative LTOs Built for Peak-Season C-Store Sales

McLane Company, Inc., one of the largest distributors in America and an industry-leading partner to the biggest retail and restaurant brands, today announced the launch of its “100 Days of Summer” promotional campaign, a curated selection of seasonal food and beverage offerings designed to help convenience retailers maximize summer sales opportunities.

As road trips remain the dominant form of summer travel—accounting for travel plans for more than 60% of Americans—consumer demand for fresh, convenient food...

DoorDash Announces Significant Grocery Expansion in Canada with Empire Company Limited

DoorDash today announced one of its largest grocery expansions in Canada through a new partnership with Empire Company Limited (TSX: EMP.A), bringing more than 1,000 stores across 10 provinces onto its marketplace. This comes as grocery is one of the fastest-growing categories on DoorDash in Canada.

The expansion brings 12 grocery banners from Empire’s family of brands – including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, FreshCo, Farm Boy, and Longo’s – onto DoorDash. Convenience options like Needs, Boni-Soir, and Voisin are also available...

7-Eleven, Inc.'s Laredo Taco Company® is Serving Up Festive Eats and Big Value This Cinco de Mayo

7-Eleven, Inc. is marking Cinco de Mayo with big flavor and a lineup of limited-time menu offers. On May 5, Laredo Taco Company® restaurants are rolling out made-to-order Tex-Mex favorites, celebratory drinks and convenient catering options at participating 7-Eleven®, Speedway® and Stripes® stores nationwide.

Laredo Taco Company restaurants are a one-stop destination for Cinco de Mayo celebrations of any size, with a flavorful...

7-Eleven, Inc. Tips Off College Basketball's Biggest Month with Slam-Dunk Wing and Tender Deals

It's time to dance! 7-Eleven, Inc. is turning up the gameday flavor with hot, crispy wings and tenders ready for every matchup this month. Basketball fans can score winning chicken favorites at participating 7-Eleven®, Speedway® and Stripes® stores, with hot, golden bites that deliver big flavor from tipoff to the final buzzer.

7Rewards® and Speedy Rewards® members can take advantage of trophy-worthy offers that make every game more delicious, including:

• BOGO Bone...

McLane's Foodservice Expansion Brings Innovative Solutions to Convenience Stores

McLane, recognized as one of the largest distributors in America, has announced an expansion of its foodservice offerings with several new products set to debut in convenience stores. These latest innovations are designed to drive sales, reduce waste, and meet the changing demands of consumers. Attendees of Convenience Retailing University (CRU) in Austin, Texas, from February 24 to 26, will have the chance to sample and purchase these new items.

Prendisimo, McLane's comprehensive pizza program tailored for convenience retailers, has unveiled the Duo...

Krispy Krunchy Chicken Enters the Value Wars with New Deal

Krispy Krunchy Chicken (KKC), a popular hot food concept found within convenience stores, has showcased its celebrated fried chicken and sides in over 3,500 locations across 48 US states.

With sales surpassing a million pounds of chicken weekly, this rapidly growing brand continues to attract customers seeking affordable and satisfying comfort food.

Recently, Krispy Krunchy Chicken entered the value wars by introducing a limited-time $4 Value Meals promotion. Customers can choose between a 2-piece dark-meat bone-in fried chicken... 

Hunt Brothers® Pizza Brings Back Beloved Buffalo Chicken Pizza LTO

Hunt Brothers® Pizza, the #1 branded pizza program in the convenience store industry, announced the return of the Buffalo Chicken Pizza today, one of its most popular limited time offerings, starting January 19. The Hunt Brothers Pizza LTO program increases foot traffic and profits for thousands of c-store partners by leveraging both made-to-order and grab-and-go sales strategies.

"For 17 years, our Buffalo Chicken Pizza has been one of those special Limited Time Offers that consumers look forward...

C-Stores Narrow the Gap with Restaurants for Key Metrics in Third-Party Delivery Study

Intouch Insight has released the second edition of its Third-Party Delivery Study, showing that food delivery continues to evolve. For the first time, first-party apps were measured alongside third-party platforms, and they're already firmly in the mix. Meanwhile, convenience stores are closing the gap with restaurants on key measures of customer satisfaction.

"Earning loyalty in delivery comes down to the details," said Sarah Beckett, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Intouch Insight. "Our findings show that accuracy, speed...

McLane Unveils HiBird, A Premium Chicken Program for Convenience Stores

McLane Company, Inc. has launched HiBird, a new premium chicken program under its McLane Fresh brand, tailored for convenience stores.

“We’re proud to introduce our latest innovative program, HiBird, designed to help retailers meet growing consumer desire for chicken and demand for high-quality foodservice items,” said Vito Maurici, chief customer experience officer for McLane.

The lineup includes items like chicken sandwiches, strips, wedges, and mac and cheese. Designed for operational efficiency, HiBird offers full support, from training to equipment..