To Tip or Not to Tip? Depends, Really.

by | May 12, 2023 | Blog

I have written way too much lately about inflation, the economy, wages and the grim realities of wrestling employment in our industry back to normalcy. As we continue to navigate a climate where the effects of the pandemic are still bringing very real challenges, we...

Sheetz and Discounted Fuel: The Industry Should Take Note

by | Jun 30, 2022 | Blog

For the July 4th holiday, Sheetz announced it is dropping prices on two types of gas to help drivers save money at the pump. Effective immediately, the convenience store chain is charging $3.99 a gallon for Unleaded 88 and $3.49 a gallon for E85, according to a...

The Loss Leader All Restaurants Have, But Underutilize

by | May 3, 2022 | Blog

What if I told you that your convenience store has a loss leader with universal appeal? What if I told you that maximizing the draw of that asset would not require much additional investment over your regular operating procedures?   What if I told you that the...