The Modern C-Store: Navigating Food Service Growth & Operational Excellence (Pt. 1)

​The C-store industry is at an inflection point. With 72% of consumers now viewing C-stores as a QSR alternative, the food service opportunity has never been greater, but execution challenges have never been more critical.

​Join industry veteran Richard Guidry for Part 1 of this 2-part series exploring what it takes to win in C-store food service.

​What You'll Learn:

​✓ Industry dynamics | M&A trends, consolidation impact, and competitive landscape
✓ Consumer insights | Who's buying C-store food and what drives their decisions
✓ Competitive positioning | Where C-stores lead and lag vs. QSRs
✓ Strategic pathways | Franchise, build, or partner
✓ Operational realities | Why labor and food safety are your biggest execution risks

​Who Should Attend: C-store operators, district managers, VPs of Operations, food service and merchandising directors, and multi-unit leaders

​Format: Interactive conversation with audience Q&A

​Featuring:

​Rich Guidry | Former CMO/COO and founder of Chefs, Marketers & Operators, LLC Consulting. Rich specializes in C-store food service strategy, combining deep operational expertise with proven marketing and innovation leadership.

​Kumeil Hosain | CEO of Xenia, operations execution platform for multi-unit C-stores, facilitating the discussion

​Can't attend live? Register to receive the recording and resources.