Own it.
With CORE’s hands-on foodservice leadership plus Acosta Group’s retail expertise, you’re set up to win.
C-stores are becoming destinations for ready-to-eat food and refreshing beverages. There are more convenience stores than grocery, drug, and dollar stores combined.
With seconds to win the sale, you don’t get second chances. Brands need to know the foodservice formula and execute it flawlessly.
With CORE’s hands-on foodservice leadership plus Acosta Group’s retail expertise, you’re set up to win.
We help retailers build combos, bundles, and grab-and-go snacks that drive profit without slowing down the checkout line.
Our culinary and beverage consultants ideate cost-efficient, restaurant-quality food and drinks that earn the detour.

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Curious about breaking into c-stores?
Our brand is quickly expanding in retail. Can you help us expand into foodservice?
Retail success doesn’t always translate to foodservice. Buying decisions, menu applications, and distribution work differently. We’ll tell you honestly if your product is ready, identify where it fits, and build a go-to-market plan that avoids expensive missteps. The goal is traction in foodservice, not just a retail product in a different setting.
What makes convenience store foodservice different from chain restaurants?
Shoppers expect restaurant-quality food in convenience stores, but operations are very different. Labor is limited. Space is tight. Menu items must prep fast, work across multiple dayparts, and deliver strong margins. The products that succeed here are built for simplicity and consistency.