Ozempic and other GLP-1s about to take a bite out of the fast-food business: expertsGLP-1 uptake could spell trouble for fast-food joints already contending with more price- and health-conscious customers not on the drugs. Making food-forward c-stores an irresistible destinationSit-down service is no longer the measure of a restaurant: The customer journey has evolved and convenience retailers need to treat foodservice as a core strategy. READER POLL: 5 questions about foodservice We want to hear from you! CSNC EXCLUSIVE: Execs talk QSR partnership at Orangestore’s Little Caesars ribbon-cutting North Sun Energy to bring the QSR pizza chain’s Express model to 18 Orangestore locations over the next few years. Transforming the gas station into a food destination Having the right refrigeration systems and coolers will be key to attracting food-conscious consumers. Convenience and fuel operations no longer just gas-and-go stops Intouch Insight finds c-stores and their fuel operations are reshaping themselves to be full-service destinations. Shoppers in Canada still willing to splurge on food, despite concerns about spending Deloitte’s Ryan Robinson and Ipsos Canada’s Gregory Jack explore consumer trends at the Ontario Craft Wine Conference & Trade Show. Fanning the flames How convenience stores can effectively compete with QSRs for consumers’ foodservice dollars. Grocers ramp up ready-made meals as Canadians balance convenience and costs Grocers diversifying offerings to capture budget-conscious Canadians. Tim Hortons adds new flat bread pizza to its menu New pizza addition adds to the company’s expanding food offerings for lunch and dinner. 1 2 3 Next Last
