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Sweet Snacks and the Power of
Today’s customers are embracing indulgent snacks.
percent of consumers state they are now consuming more than three snacks per day, an increase of four points in household penetration within the past two years.
Data shows that c-stores are a favorite destination for on-the-go customers looking for sweet snacks:
That’s Where
Our high-quality baked goods let c-stores deliver the premium products shoppers want to maximize impulse sales. Stores can do those things while saving on labor, too.
Small operators identified labor turnover and hiring as the #1 concern, followed by increasing operational costs, when asked what will impact their sales and profitability in 2024.
There are no labor challenges or in-store prep with our thaw-and-sell line!
Products are ready to put on-shelf for your customers to grab and go!
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Our premium bulk donuts and pastries take the worry out of your breakfast. Packed in convenient 4- and 6-count packs, just use what you need – minimizes waste and stale product.
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No other company offers the wide range of award-winning products, innovative packaging, and smart countertop merchandising displays designed to maximize revenue in the smallest possible footprint.
Employee turnover rates increased substantially:
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Bakery Snacks for C-store Shoppers
to Capture Foodservice Customers
Foodservice is a key category for the convenience channel as consumers increasingly view c-stores as a destination for food and beverage items.
In a sign of the post-pandemic return to in-person or hybrid work, breakfast sandwiches jumped to 40% incidence among c-store prepared food shoppers...
Using creative ingredients is one way to innovate and keep customers coming back for more.
Pre-sliced Sandwich Waffles
Just add a protein to craft sweet and savory sandwiches in three simple steps:
Talk to us to learn more!
Sources:
1 Circana 2023 Snacking Survey
2 Deep Dive Report, a supplement to Convenience Store News 2023 Industry Report
3 Convenience Store News Forecast Study 2024
4 Convenience Store News Realities of the Aisle 2023
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Servings of prepared breakfast sandwiches from c-stores increased by 89% over a year ago.
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consumers worldwide say “it is more important that ever to have moments of indulgence in the day."
of consumers eat at least one snack per day for indulgence.
of respondents had purchased a sweet snack at a c-store in the past month.
of consumers said they don’t want to sacrifice flavor.
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Doughnuts and cookies that can be eaten on the go continue to grow in the c-store space.
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Muffins and donuts topped the snack category with over 40% in dollar share in 2022.
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