FOOD ORDERING
The Evolution of Foodservice in Convenience Retail
January 14, 2026
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“You may fuel your car once a week or once every period, but you fuel your body probably 3 or 4 times a day.”
Frank Gleeson, Board Advisor, Insight Research
Foodservice in c-stores is a global thing. It has once again evolved – first it was a ‘nice to have’, then it was a ‘growing trend’, and now it's officially become an expected part of every c-store.
Why wouldn’t it? According to data from PDI, 38% of US shoppers visit a c-store twice a week or more. That’s a higher percentage than the amount of people who get fast food more than once a week!
So, what are the experts saying about this evolution, and what should retailers know to stay competitive? Let’s take a look!