Increase Sales by Offering Shoppers Healthy, Fresh Food Selections On-the-Go

Structural Concepts has long recognized the growing trend of convenience stores seen as a destination for fresh food by proactively delivering innovative display options that not only blend in with the store format but also offer cost-effective configurable turnkey solutions when merchandising strategies change over time.

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Structural Concepts Can Help C-Stores Maximize Their Foodservice Business

We provide solutions aligned with the needs and interests of shoppers, ensures consistency in the fresh food product, and delivers an enhanced experience.

We can help stimulate sales with grab & go options meeting the needs of modern consumers’ desire to make speedy selections and transactions.

We can optimize floor space with multiple display areas, providing flexibility to offer a variety of fresh foods.

We can help operators adapt faster to shopping trends with mobile and modular applications.

We can minimize the total cost of ownership associated with the ongoing operation and upkeep of displays and merchandisers, as well as safely displaying fresh food over extended periods.

C-Store Retailers Are Eying Various Initiatives to Boost Their Business. At The Very Top of Their Do-List is Investing in Foodservice

Foodservice Innovation a Top Priority for Growth

70% of operators are considering innovating their foodservice offering as one of the top priorities for growing their overall business.

Source: NACS Research

Operators Expand Prepared Foods to Meet Growing Demand

62% of operators expect to add more prepared food SKUs, while 57% plan to devote more square footage to the category.

Source: NACS Research

Foodservice Innovation and Expansion Key to Competitiveness

55% of operators recognize their foodservice requires innovation and expansion to be more competitive.

Source: Convenience Store News

Refrigeration Equipment Emerges as Top Foodservice Investment

Refrigeration/food preservation equipment ranks as one of the top foodservice equipment priorities for operators.

Source: Convenience Store News

We Check All the Boxes in Responding to the Desires of C-Store Operators and Shoppers

Relevance: Solutions aligned with the needs/interests of operators and shoppers.

Reliability: Ensuring consistency in the fresh food product experience.

Responsiveness: Delivering an enhanced experience through complimentary products and service.

C-Store Shoppers Have a High Interest in Healthier and Prepared Foods

53% of consumers would visit a c-store more often if healthy foods were readily available.

50% of consumers feel c-stores are just as capable of offering fresh food and beverages as restaurants.

Consumers are increasingly viewing convenience stores as a first choice for food, with 56% of people considering convenience stores options as “a viable alternative” to offers from QSRs.