Service Station Computer Systems

06/12/2026

Foodservice remains a key growth driver for convenience stores. ONVO has appointed industry veteran Ben Lucky as Senior Director of Foodservice, bringing decades of experience in fresh food, menu innovation, and c-store operations.
CSP Onvo

Convenience-store veteran previously worked at 7-Eleven, Maverik

06/11/2026

New SSCS Blog Post: When the Market for Tropical Drinks diverged wildly. https://blog.sscsinc.com/2026/06/11/tropical-drinks-part-2/

06/10/2026

Robot-run convenience stores are opening in Tampa Bay, showing how automation is reshaping the c-store experience with faster service, extended hours, and tech-driven convenience. Innovation in retail keeps moving at full speed.
CSP

VenHub expects to deploy its initial Florida locations this year

06/09/2026

Gourmet food is helping drive convenience store traffic. As consumers seek high quality snacks and meals, c-stores are expanding their offerings with premium products and elevated foodservice. The result? More reasons for customers to stop and spend.

Foodservice has become a critical growth driver for c-store operators as to***co sales decline and alcohol sales soften.

06/08/2026

Make your road trip first class. "Car-cuterie" boards made entirely from convenience store finds. From jerky and cheese to fruit, nuts, crackers, and sweet treats, c-stores are a one-stop shop for adventure-ready snacks.
The Kitchn

Gas-station convenience stores are filled with everything you need to curate a charcuterie plate on the go.

06/05/2026

Everything’s bigger in Texas—including the opportunities to connect with convenience retailers. SSCS is heading to the Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo in San Antonio next week! Stop by Booth #629 to see how our back-office software helps c-store operators streamline operations!

06/04/2026

New SSCS Blog Post. Let's have a tiki party!!

A Vacation in a Glass (Tropical Drinks—Part 1) From exotic cocktails to probiotic guava punches, the tropical drinks that capture America’s imagination have changed with the times. Americans have had a love affair with tropical drinks for approximately 125 years, and why not? Such beverages add ...

06/04/2026

Convenience stores are becoming discovery destinations for Gen Z. From trending international snacks and limited-time flavors to viral sweets, younger consumers are visiting c-stores for the thrill of finding something new.
Convenience Store News Magazine

A session at the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo explored how younger consumers are seeking authentic, in-person discovery moments.

06/03/2026

At Leo Market in Los Angeles, a family-owned convenience store has built a loyal following around homemade Indian food. On Dodgers game days, customers line up for chicken curry, biryani, and coconut shrimp—often selling out by noon.
Los Angeles Times

Where to find the best Indian food near Dodger Stadium. It's at Leo Market, an Echo Park convenience store on Sunset Boulevard.

06/02/2026

Japanese convenience store culture continues to inspire food concepts across the U.S. Babychan in Nashville is bringing favorites found in Japanese konbini—from onigiri and egg sandwiches to grab-and-go meals.

Babychan, 1313 Adams St. in Germantown. Would you go all the way to Japan to eat at a 7-Eleven? The answer is probably not, but the 7-Eleven-type stores in that country offer extremely high-quality food in a fast and, well, convenient format.  Babychan, 1313 Adams St. in Germantown, isn’t trying ...