JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The front corner of the Daily’s Dash, a
Jacksonville-based convenience store, is becoming more recognizable for its
fresh foodservice, writes Jacksonville.com.
Up until a few weeks ago, the c-store chain sold only pre-made
and pre-wrapped sandwiches. According to CEO Aubrey Edge, fresh foodservice is
coming to all of Daily’s stores by the end of 2014.
“It’s a part of the changing face of convenience stores
across the country. What was once a place to microwave a burrito and wash it
down with a bucket of soda has become a place of fresher foods and more
variety,” writes the news source.
“Over the last few years, they’ve all gone to more food,”
said Jeff Lenard, NACS spokesman. “Customers are always in a hurry, and they’ve
moved from sit-down to takeout. The food’s improved, the prices are lower, you
grab it and don’t pay a tip.”
C-stores can also look to food trucks as a means to bring
foodservice into their space. Lenard noted that in cities such as Washington,
D.C., allowing a food truck to operate in the parking lot of convenience store
is much more cost effective than installing a commercial kitchen. “And you’ve
already got 1,000 customers walking in each day,” he said.