New Limited-Time Offer – Hot Stuff Kitchen BBQ Chicken Wrap’rs
To celebrate National BBQ Month, OLM Food Solutions is excited to introduce a bold lineup of Hot Stuff Kitchen® BBQ Wrap’r LTOs, bringing craveable barbecue flavors to the convenience channel just in time for peak outdoor‑eating season. Launching later this month (May 2026), the new HSK BBQ Wrap’rs combine snackable convenience with globally inspired flavor, […]
Foodservice Is Fragmenting and This Presents an Opportunity for Operators
According to recent reporting, the foodservice landscape is becoming more fragmented than ever. As restaurant loyalty continues to erode, grocery and convenience stores are gaining dining occasions once dominated by fast‑food and fast‑casual brands. With budgets tightening, consumers are prioritizing food quality, convenience, and speed, and they’re willing to switch brands quickly when the experience […]
Summer Months Change Consumer Expectations
For many foodservice operators, summer is a fundamentally different operating season. Recent industry analysis highlights how summer traffic patterns, menu preferences, and operational pressures shift all at once, forcing operators to balance speed, simplicity, and relevance during one of the most important revenue windows of the year. Guests gravitate toward lighter, more portable options, expect […]
How Limited-time Offers Build a Loyal Customer Base
Limited‑time offers have become far more than seasonal menu add‑ons. Across foodservice, operators are using LTOs as a strategic tool to drive trial, spark excitement, and keep menus feeling dynamic, without adding long‑term complexity. When planned intentionally, LTOs can support growth, test new ideas, and give customers a reason to come back again and again. […]
How Operators Are Reinventing Chicken Value Deals
Chicken continues to dominate c‑store foodservice, and the numbers prove it. According to Datassential, limited‑service retailers sold $52 billion worth of chicken in Q4 2025, and U.S. consumers ate an average of 103 pounds of chicken last year. With chicken driving both cravings and traffic, it’s no surprise that retailers are experimenting with new ways […]
Opportunities Shaping C‑Store Foodservice in 2026
Recent Datassential insights highlight seven foodservice segments driving growth across c-stores right now. What connects them? Each one translates seamlessly into high-quality, craveable, operationally reliable grab-and-go formats. Here’s how operators can tap into the momentum: 𝟭. 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀Burritos continue to dominate, with 83% of consumers expressing strong interest. They deliver portability, value, and customization.Try: Offer […]
Hot honey Still Buzzin’
According to recent industry research, sweet-heat profiles like hot honey have moved well beyond novelty and into true flavor proliferation, meaning significant menu presence and strong consumer demand. Datassential reports that hot honey has seen dramatic growth on U.S. restaurant menus, with substantially higher adoption and affinity among diners. Operators are increasingly leaning into bold, […]
Consumer foodservice occasions are evolving
New Technomic research highlights how c-store foodservice visits are shifting later into the day, with growing emphasis on afternoon and flexible eating occasions. While the research focuses on convenience retail, the takeaways apply just as strongly to QSR and fast-casual operators navigating today’s evolving consumer behavior.Here are three key insights, and what they mean across […]
Wellness Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All, And That’s Changing How Consumers Choose Food
“Wellness” doesn’t mean the same thing to everyone and those differences are increasingly shaping how consumers discover and choose foodservice options. New research from Circana shows that while definitions of health vary by generation, convenience and indulgence still play a central role in foodservice decisions. Younger consumers tend to prioritize functional, easy-to-fit options that support […]
Breakfast as a Growing Opportunity
Breakfast isn’t just the most important meal of the day — it’s also one of the fastest-growing opportunities in foodservice. From high-protein options to trending flavors and customizable combos, operators nationwide are capturing more traffic and building loyalty by thinking beyond the traditional morning rush. Here’s what operators can take away from the latest industry […]