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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 – more important than ever with labor costs and employee turnover at c-stores on the rise:
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!
Wrapped Snacks to
Ooey Gooey Molten Lava Cakes
Butter Cakes
Bulk Pastries to
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.
Down Home Muffins
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:
Gourmet Bakery Solutions to Delight 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, up 17 points from a year ago.
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 The 2022 State of SnackingTM report, Mondelēz International, January 2023; 2 Convenience Store News Realities of the Aisle 2022; 3 The 2021 State of Snacking TM report, Mondelēz International, January 2022; 4 Year-on-year 1st quarter 2022, Bloomberg, April 29, 2022; 5 NPD December 2022.
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Down Home Delights
Dessert Bars
Sliced Waffles
Cinnamon Rolls
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Servings of prepared breakfast sandwiches from c-stores increased by 89% over a year ago.
Pre-sliced Sandwich Donuts
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.
made with real butter and zero trans fats
an incredible impulse purchase!
a countertop best-seller!
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Packaged sweet snacks achieved sales gains above 16% in both per-store and total sales.
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Down Home Muffins
Sliced Waffles
Cinnamon Rolls
Bake Shoppe Donuts
Bulk Cookies
Down Home Delights
Dessert Bars
Down Home Cookies
made with real butter and zero trans fats
Butter Cakes
a countertop best-seller!
Ooey Gooey Molten Lava Cakes
an incredible impulse purchase!
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Doughnuts and cookies that can be eaten on the go continue to grow in the
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Muffins and donuts topped the snack category with over 40% in dollar share in 2022.
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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.
Call 1-800-338-5122 or
visit us online at www.pcbakery.com
Talk to us to learn more!
Sources: 1 The 2022 State of SnackingTM report, Mondelēz International, January 2023; 2 Convenience Store News Realities of the Aisle 2022; 3 The 2021 State of Snacking TM report, Mondelēz International, January 2022; 4 Year-on-year 1st quarter 2022, Bloomberg, April 29, 2022; 5 NPD December 2022.
to Capture Foodservice Customers
Innovate
Staying on-trend is key to boosting sales and customer loyalty. That’s especially true for c-store foodservice, where grab-and-go sandwiches are among items heating up sales.
Consumer spending on foodservice menu items at c-stores was up 8% for the combined months of September, October, and November vs. one year ago.
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Servings of prepared breakfast sandwiches from c-stores increased by 89% over a year ago.
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Using creative ingredients is one way to innovate and keep customers coming back for more.
Just add a protein to craft sweet and savory sandwiches in three simple steps:
THAW
ASSEMBLE
SERVE
Pre-sliced Sandwich Waffles
Pre-sliced Sandwich Donuts
Bulk Pastries to
Build Foodservice
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.
Down Home Muffins
Sliced Waffles
Cinnamon Rolls
Bake Shoppe Donuts
Bulk Cookies
Down Home Muffins
Sliced Waffles
Cinnamon Rolls
Bake Shoppe Donuts
Bulk Cookies
Wrapped Snacks to
Sweeten Sales
Down Home Delights
Dessert Bars
Down Home Cookies
made with real butter and zero trans fats
Butter Cakes
a countertop best-seller!
Ooey Gooey Molten Lava Cakes
an incredible impulse purchase!
Down Home Delights
Dessert Bars
Down Home Cookies
made with real butter and zero trans fats
Butter Cakes
a countertop best-seller!
Ooey Gooey Molten Lava Cakes
an incredible impulse purchase!
That’s Where
Prairie City Bakery
Comes In!
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 – more important than ever with labor costs and employee turnover at c-stores on the rise:
Labor comprised the largest share of operating expenses, increasing +10%
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%
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Employee turnover rates increased substantially:
Associates
Managers
136%
35%
2019
2019
2021
2021
160%
86%
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!
Sweet Snacks and the Power of
Premium Convenience
Today’s customers are embracing indulgent snacks.
Data shows that c-stores are a favorite destination for on-the-go customers looking for sweet snacks.
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%
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Sweet snacks were among the top three food items purchased in c-stores.
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of consumers said they don’t want to sacrifice flavor.
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of respondents had purchased a sweet snack at a c-store in the past month.
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consumers worldwide say “it is more important that ever to have moments of indulgence in the day."
These customers want convenience — but they expect freshness and great flavor, too.
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of consumers said convenience regularly impacts their snacking choices.
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of consumers said freshness regularly impacts their snacking choices.
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of consumers said they don’t want to sacrifice flavor.
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Make Your Store a
Gourmet Bakery Solutions to Delight C-store Shoppers
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We’re category leaders who can help upgrade your operation with easy-to-execute solutions that make your stores a delicious destination.
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