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Drew Filipski

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How Coffee Drive Thrus Can Use Tech Without Losing Hospitality

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By Drew Filipski
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In coffee drive thrus, technology is increasingly positioned as the answer to speed, accuracy, labor pressure, and tighter margins. But guests do not necessarily want a fully automated experience. According to the National Restaurant Association, 62 percent of limited-service guests prefer traditional employee-provided service over an experience involving technology. At the same time, 40 percent said they welcome technology that makes ordering easier and faster.
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The Roller Grill Renaissance

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By Drew Filipski
| Convenience Store Decisions Verified
The roller grill is outpacing every other convenience store food format in sales growth over the last five years. But as c-stores move into direct competition with quick-service restaurants, the difference between a high-margin destination and a wasted footprint comes down to a few critical strategic choices. The roller grill may be in the midst of a renaissance, but the question is whether your store is ready to lead it.
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This Triple Threat Solves the C-Store Merchandising Puzzle

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By Drew Filipski
| Convenience Store Decisions Verified
Sponsored by E.A. Sween. Modern c-store shoppers are unpredictable. A guest might want a hot, ready-to-eat lunch from the warmer at noon but prefer a refrigerated grab-and-go option for later at 5:00 PM. Traditionally, meeting those two needs required two different products and double the inventory risk. “Operators want more flexibility than ever before,” says Jessie Reichle, associate marketing manager at E.A. Sween.
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