[Posted to cstoredecisions.com by Marilyn Odesser-Torpey]
No matter what other foodservice products you offer, the roller grill is the first thing customers encounter. A clean, filled grill makes a clear statement about your commitment to foodservice. So does one that isn’t so well maintained.
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[Posted to foodpros.com/blog by Anonymous]
As a convenience store, tavern or restaurant owner, it is key to highlight moneymaker products. Maximize your sales by creating an appetizing presentation of your hot dogs, taquitos, or sausages on the roller grill; regular roller grill cleaning will help ensure an inviting display is ready for your customers, and is vital to your success as an operator.
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[Posted to CSP Daily News]
Foodservice industry watchers have been buzzing about the recent downswing in restaurant traffic, particularly at lunch, and are pointing to signs that convenience stores are better positioned than ever to benefit.
Last month, a new Technomic consumer study on the lunch daypart reported that the frequency of lunchtime visits to restaurants is down by 5% since 2014. … Also, the latest increase in menu prices have restaurants feeling the pinch; NPD reported that at some restaurant categories, lunch-menu prices have jumped by about 5% over the threshold that consumers identify as the sweet spot between “affordable to eat there” and “good value for the money.”
Combined with the "roller-grill allure" that CSP also reported on back in May of this year, wherein "42% of consumers say they are likely to visit a c-store for prepared foods if roller-grill items are available," it seems like a prime time to make sure your roller grill offerings are up to snuff to make sure you're grabbing all the customers you can. Keep things clean and attractive; don't let your roller grill products lose their visual appeal by sitting too long on the grill.
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[Posted to Convenience Store Decisions]
This CSD staff written article pulls some interesting data from some Mintel International research regarding consumer views of foodservice at convenience stores, pointing to customization–and individually wrapped hot dog buns (for better sense of sanitation)–as a great way to improve customer perception of the roller grill area.
At Cenex Zip Trip, a condiment bar, with fresh toppings ranging from salsa to sauerkraut, also amps up the quality perception. Introducing new items to the mix is another way Cenex Zip Trip lets customers know it is always focusing on ways to enhance its roller grill.
[Posted by Angela Hanson to Convenience Store News]
July 14th was National Hot Dog Day in the United States, in honor of the day, Tyson Convenience's Rob Ramsey talked to CSNews, providing awesome insights that included some research Tyson had conducted and concluded that "more than 80 perfect of the best convenience store foodservice customers purchased a roller-rill hot dog or sausage in the past month."
Is the hot dog in jeopardy as convenience stores get more advanced in foodservice?
In a word, no. This is a cornerstone category. However, it must continue to adapt and evolve to maintain its share of purchases. This is why customization is so vital because it truly enhances the consumer experience and has the potential to drive sales. Consumers want choices and options, even if it is just the top five toppings and condiments for hot dogs that they can mix and match.
Image sourced: LinkedIn
[Posted by Kay Segal to LinkedIn.com]
Especially in foodservice, fully merchandised programs sell! Yes, this is a bold statement, and one that all foodservice product vendors in the channel should ponder.
A program includes the superior product created by the vendor, but it also includes much more. The product can be food, drink or even equipment. Taking the superior product and creating a program around that product provides an exponential platform for success.
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[By Bob Phillips for Convenience Store news]
Convenience stores are always looking for points of differentiation in today's ever-changing retail landscape, and a key differentiator being used by many c-stores as part of their foodservice operations is the roller grill. Long thought of as the exclusive domain of hot dogs, today's roller grill can be much, much more for the enterprising c-store operator.
[Posted to foodpros Blog by Jenna Duesler]
Did you know there is a correct order to top your hot dog? According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, “DON’T put hot dog toppings between the hot dog and the bun. You should always ‘dress the dog,’ not the bun. Condiments should be applied in the following order: wet condiments like mustard and chili are applied first, followed by chunky condiments like relish, onions and sauerkraut, followed by shredded cheese, followed by spices, like celery salt or pepper.”
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