Foodservice is a category in convenience stores that has been gaining momentum at a rapid pace, with no signs of slowing down. With all the talk about proprietary recipes and expanded offerings to whet appetites, one pairing that goes well with foodservice is Quantum Services’ Cost Audits. This type of audit provides c-store leaders with a customizable solution for maintaining fresh product, remaining compliant with food safety standards, and helps set the standard for quality that attracts customers.
BITE-SIZED, RIGHT-SIZED CONVENIENCE
The reasons for foodservice taking off in recent years have much to do with a cultural shift in convenience and how people value their time. C-stores have always provided consumers with grab-and-go style food choices, but once they began to recognize this shift in thinking, they took advantage of the opportunity. Instead of waiting for a ride-share to deliver a meal, why not pick up food while filling up the tank? Instead of weekly grocery shopping, pick up some grocery essentials while having a made-to-order meal fulfilled. Consumers took the bait. They now seek site-specific convenience store locations based on what foods and beverages they have to offer. For many convenience store chains, the drive behind unique recipes, seasonal favorites, and variety not found anywhere else is about attracting and retaining customers.
AUDITS ENTER STAGE RIGHT
According to the cover story in Convenience Store News from May 2024, The Pathway to Profitability, investing in your foodservice program is what is going to help it to be successful. Competing with the Quick Service Restaurant industry does not have to break the bank, but instead just requires some key tools.
Enter Quantum Services’ inventory audits. Along with typical financial or item-level scan audits and detailed reporting, Cost Audits provide c-store leaders with the power to provide their new and loyal customers with always-fresh food, building trust in their brand. These customizable audits are not a one-size-fits-all, but a fit-most option, depending on the inventory needs or goals of a convenience store. They provide insight into order replenishment cycles or whether employees are showing bias in consistency. They point to where the chain can reduce over-ordering, so they can reduce food waste. Cost Audits even assist store operators with the rotation of stock and separating food by type so that they remain compliant with food safety standards. Plus, Cost Audits are applicable for any level of foodservice, from fresh, not frozen foods, to pre-packaged or pre-made meals. Quantum Services has you covered.
INVESTING IN FOODSERVICE TOOLS
Getting started with Quantum Services’ Cost Audits is a simple add-on service for existing clients. But for those who are ready to have best-in-class audits performed in their convenience stores, we are a phone call away. Our sales team will take the time to understand your unique challenges and create a crafted audit program to suit any foodservice type. Profitability from your foodservice depends not just on what you offer, but on how you offer it, and Quantum Services has the right audit tools to help you meet customer demand. Call us at 800.777.9414!