Pennsylvania-based Nittany MinitMart is “serving up summer flavor” with its new Signature Burger Menu—a limited-time lineup of hearty, made-to-order burgers perfect for grilling season, according to a press release sent to NACS.

“The new lineup features signature recipes including a chili cheese burger, hot honey sausage and waffle burger, and pepperoni pizza burger. Each burger is designed to capture the bold, smoky flavors consumers expect from a summer cookout, with grab-and-go convenience,” the retailer said.

With the new menu, Nittany MinitMart said its foodservice team tapped into national and local flavor trends while staying connected to its customer base. “We’re always looking for ways to innovate and stay ahead of the curve,” said Angela Gearhart, foodservice category manager at Nittany MinitMart. “By listening to our customers and following national food trends, we’re able to offer new, exciting menu options that keep our customers coming back.”

In the February 2025 NACS Magazine feature “What Makes a Great Hamburger?” retailers discussed tips about how to elevate your burger offering. Billy Kramer owns NFA (No Fooling Around) Burger, located in a Chevron station in Dunwoody, Georgia.

Kramer found that it’s not just the ingredients that make a burger great—technique is key. He doesn’t season the meat before making the patties. Instead, he sprinkles seasoning on right before it hits the grill and avoids overworking the meat.

Continue reading What Makes a Great Hamburger? in the February 2025 issue of NACS Magazine.