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Burger King announced it will launch new chicken nuggets on September 1st, following customer feedback that the current product felt 'rubbery' and was 'disappointing.' The new recipe features comprehensive adjustments to the meat, marinade, batter, sauce, and packaging, and adds a limited-time special savory sauce. This move is seen as part of its multi-year brand revitalization plan, aimed at addressing dual competition in the fast-food industry over chicken and value.
QuikTrip has launched its first Gen 4 store in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, with an area approximately 1,000 square feet larger than traditional stores, featuring an upgraded kitchen, self-service beverage area, and family-friendly amenities, aimed at enhancing customer experience and employee efficiency.
RaceTrac announced on Monday that it has hired Jill Pemberton as Chief Financial Officer, who will report directly to CEO Natalie Morhous and oversee the accounting, finance, tax, and treasury teams for the company and its brands, including RaceWay, Gulf, and Potbelly.
Hop Shops announced the introduction of Mashgin AI-assisted checkout and Glory cash automation technology across its 15 convenience stores, aiming to speed up the checkout process while allowing employees to focus more on customer service.
Yesway has partnered with Gravitate, which will provide the former with a fuel supply and logistics operations platform. The new system can automatically collect tank readings, real-time pricing, and allocation data, and assist procurement decisions through machine learning, covering 450 stores in the Midwest and Southwest of the United States.
Sinclair Oil has added a game reward mechanism to the Dinopay app through Mistplay's LoyaltyPlay solution, allowing members to earn fuel discounts by playing mobile games. During the pilot campaign, highly engaged members saw a 42% increase in station visits and a 9.7% rise in fuel purchases.
Murphy USA announced on Thursday that it will introduce an autonomous food service platform developed by Automated Retail Technologies at select large stores, initially offering items such as White Castle burgers. Customers can order via touchscreen and receive hot food in about two minutes. This initiative aims to test demand for fresh, convenient food in compact spaces, but the company did not disclose the specific number of pilot stores.
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores has confirmed it will launch a premium private-label bakery product line at 680 stores nationwide on August 30, as an extension of its Sweet Snacks program introduced in 2024. The new offerings include muffins in various flavors, danishes, cakes, and cinnamon rolls, aiming to provide customers with more ready-to-eat breakfast and snack options.
Due to the tightening of federal policies last summer, participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has significantly declined. In April, national participation decreased by nearly 13% year-over-year, with Arizona experiencing the largest drop of over 50%; several southeastern states saw declines exceeding 20%. Only Alaska and Guam recorded increases.
Gopuff announced this week the expansion of its private brand portfolio, introducing its first limited-time seasonal product line. The new offerings include baked goods, beverages, and snacks under the Crave Shoppe and Basically brands, available exclusively in the Gopuff mobile app. This move follows a common strategy in the convenience store industry of launching fall flavors in late summer.