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Jul 3, 2025
Buc-ee’s Opened Two New Locations This Week
Plus, Royal Farms and The Pala Band of Mission Indians also are working on new locations.
Pilot Launches ‘Fuel Kit’ Value Snack Box
The kit lets drivers mix and match items for $8.
Competition for Top Talent Heats Up
HR teams can take a deeper look at c-store benchmarks to retain and grow high potential employees.
Final Chance to Nominate a Hero for First Responder of the Year Award
Submissions are due July 7 to honor a hometown hero who has gone above and beyond for their community.
Is Starbucks’ Evolution Plan Working?
Foot traffic was down year over year in May 2025 despite the QSR working to rebrand.
Jul 2, 2025
Majors Management Acquires 35 Stores From ACT
The locations across Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania will be rebranded as MAPCO stores.
Senate Passes One Big Beautiful Bill
The Senate’s version made several changes to the House bill passed in May.
RaceTrac Launches Beat The Freeze Sweepstakes
The winner gets the chance to race The Freeze at Truist Park during an Atlanta Braves game.
2024 Was a Year of Cautious Optimism for the C-Store Industry
In a recent NACS webinar, NACS Research unpacked how to use NACS State of the Industry data.
7-Eleven Unveils ‘Tongue-Toos’
The retailer is preparing for its annual 7-Eleven day this month with temporary tongue tattoos.
Why This Chicken QSR is Heating Up
Raising Cane’s has grown to more than 900 locations nationwide and expects to open 100 more this year.
Jul 1, 2025
7-Eleven Releases 2024 Impact Report
The retailer raised over $17 million for charities in 2024.
Minimum Wage Set to Rise in 15 States and Cities Today
In California, 10 cities and counties will see increases ranging from 45 to 59 cents an hour.
What’s New in the Cooler?
Coca-Cola unveiled Powerade Extra Sour, while Cutwater released a red, white and blue pack.
Convenient Coffee Draws in Gen Z
New research from Westrock Coffee found that flavor and freshness are top draws for the cohort.
EG America Kicks Off American Cancer Society Fundraiser
Stores under the EG banner will offer guests the opportunity to donate.
Jun 30, 2025
Love’s Unveils ‘Intelligent Kiosks’ For Ordering
The retailer deployed the kiosks in its stores’ Arby’s restaurants across the country.
7-Eleven Offers July 4 Deals
From foodservice deals to delivery discounts, here is what the retailer is offering for the holiday.
Nouria, Love’s and More Open New Locations
Love’s opens its sixteenth travel stop to open in Arizona; Maverik expands in Utah.
Taco Bell to Open 30 More Beverage-Focused Cafes
The new Live Más Café locations will be in California and Texas.
More Brands Pledge to Remove Artificial Dyes
J.M. Smucker and Conagra Brands will stop selling products with synthetic dyes by the 2026-2027 school year.