Hot dog and sausage sales in the U.S. are expected to grow an annualized 1.9% to $18.1 billion by 2019, according to a report by IBISWorld, a market research company.
So Much More Than Ketchup | Convenience Store Products
[Posted to cstoreproductsonline.com by Abbie Westra]
Research reveals consumers’ must-have sausage toppings.
In the ongoing evolution of the roller grill, condiments are becoming just as important as the sausages themselves. A survey of nearly 1,000 consumers reveals what toppings convenience store operators should consider for their own condiment bar—particularly when trying to compete against quick-service and fast-casual restaurants.
Roller Grill Allure | CSP Magazine
[Posted to CSPDailyNews.com by Donna Hood Crecca]
42% of consumers say they are likely to visit a c-store for prepared foods if roller-grill items are available
Although clamoring for more healthful fare, two-fifths of consumers are pulled into c-stores by the roller grill, according to the recent “Future-Focused: Next-Level Convenience Retailing” study conducted by Technomic for CSP.
Three Tips to Increase Your Visit Frequency | Convenience Store News
[Posted to CSNews.com by Rob Ramsey, Tyson Convenience]
Understand the needs and wants of consumers to cater to them.
Convenience store retailers actively seek out ways to drive consumers from the gas pump to inside the store on a more regular basis. Increasing convenience store frequency comes down to understanding the needs and wants of consumers and then catering to those needs.