DUBLIN – Topaz, Ireland’s largest fuel and convenience brand, has announced a €11.4 million investment to introduce a fresh, urban food concept called Rocket’s to 40 forecourts across the country. The rollout, which will take place over a seven-year period, will create 45 direct jobs in 2015.

The first Rocket’s at Topaz concept has been launched at Topaz in Douglas, County Cork and several more sites will be serving Topaz customers before the end of 2015. An additional 15 outlets will be rolled out throughout 2016.

Rocket’s is a new fast casual concept designed with forecourts in mind and will offer Topaz customers the most innovative forecourt dining experience in Ireland. The concept focuses on quality fresh ingredients, and all hamburgers are made using 100% natural, freshly ground Irish beef. The new offering will also serve up unique and portable, freshly made salads, hotdogs, tenders and milkshakes. All menu options are freshly made-to-order with a speedy service guaranteed.

“This year has been a big year for Topaz with the roll out of our Re.Store concept across Ireland” said Topaz CEO Emmet O'Neill. “The addition of Rocket's will further set us apart. We had been looking for the perfect fast casual offer and we've found it! Rocket's is bang on trend and exactly where we want to drive our business."

Topaz won the NACS Insight 2015 International Convenience Retailer of the Year Award for its Re.Store convenience forecourt concept. The award, sponsored by Imperial Tobacco Group, was presented during the NACS Insight Convenience Summit–Europe in London on June 11. The 2016 event will take place June 5–10 in Stockholm, Sweden, and in London. Registration is now open.