Veterans’ franchise contest down to 10 semifinalists
DALLAS — The public will narrow the competition down to three by voting on Facebook.
Military-themed Kangaroo store holds design contest
CARY, N.C. — The store also features a Wall of Honor to recognize local service members.
7-Eleven launches mobile loyalty program
DALLAS — The program gives customers a free beverage for every six purchased, no matter the size.
Small town approves beer sampling for c-stores
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. — The legislation was opposed by some residents, but passed by a two to one vote.
C-store operators optimistic for beginning of 2015
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Retailers see prepared food offerings as important to business.
Sheetz opens 500th location
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — To celebrate, customers at all Sheetz locations were offered free coffee and fountain drinks all day.
QuikTrip adds fast food concept to stores
DES MOINES, Iowa — The full-service restaurants features sandwiches, pizzas, flatbreads, smoothies, coffee and more.
U.S. c-stores experience growth in 2014
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Stores with single-store operators account for 63 percent of all c-stores, and 85.3 percent of growth.
C-stores see loyalty program participation decrease
CINCINNATI — Restaurants experienced the highest growth in the survey, rising 107 percent.
Mondelez acquires snack food company
DEERFIELD, Ill. — The purchased company will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mondelez International.
C-store chain plans first stores in area
BOWLING GREEN, Ken. — Martin and Bayley is 100 percent employee-owned. It has 115 stores across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Missouri.
Sheetz location features drive-thru, outdoor seating
ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C. — The restaurant’s menu features sandwiches, salads, burgers, Mexican fare and baked goods.
