Gas stations rival restaurants, plus more food service trends

摘要

Convenience stores and gas stations have become serious contenders for the food service business. Along with supermarkets, some c-stores are giving traditional fast-casual restaurants a run for their money, according to a recent study from Market Force Information Inc., of Louisville, Colo. C-store food service is among the top five fastest growing segments within fast-casual food service, increasing 4.8% year-over-year, reported Market Force in its 2018 QSR/Fast Casual Study. “Restaurants are under siege from all angles due to the lines becoming blurred with competition from grocery stores,” the study said. “Even gas station convenience stores are upping their game.”