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Continue reading →: The Power of a Digital Connection: Implementing a Robust Loyalty SystemUnlock customer loyalty and drive sales with a robust digital rewards system. Learn how a data-driven approach, inspired by Dutch Bros’ loyalty app, can transform your convenience store. Discover how to use gamification and personalized offers to turn anonymous shoppers into a community of loyal advocates.
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Continue reading →: Beyond the Basics: Revolutionizing Your C-Store Beverage Program with Hyper-CustomizationRevamp your convenience store’s beverage program! Learn how a hyper-customization strategy, inspired by Dutch Bros, can transform your coffee counter into a powerful profit center. Discover how adding flavor shots, unique toppings, and non-dairy options can increase sales and build a loyal, engaged customer base.
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Continue reading →: A Smile Is Your Secret Weapon: Why C-Stores Must Learn Dutch Bros’ Customer Service PlaybookDutch Bros proves that exceptional customer service drives business. Discover how to transform your convenience store by prioritizing human connection over speed. Learn actionable tips for employee training and team empowerment to boost loyalty and sales.
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How to Win in Retail: Learning from the Dutch Bros Coffee Revolution
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Continue reading →: How to Win in Retail: Learning from the Dutch Bros Coffee RevolutionDutch Bros Coffee isn’t just selling coffee, they’re selling a relationship. This post, the first in a new series, explores how convenience store owners can learn from their success. We’ll break down the Dutch Bros blueprint, from human-centric service to digital loyalty, to help you transform your store and build…
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Continue reading →: Part 7: Beyond the Bottom Line: How BFY Builds Your Brand as a Community HubBy embracing Better-For-You (BFY) options, your convenience store can become more than just a place to shop, it can become a community health hub. This strategic move builds deep customer loyalty, strengthens your brand, and creates a lasting positive legacy, proving that the most valuable sales are the ones that…
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Continue reading →: Part 6: Turning Your BFY Program into a Profit PowerhouseFeeling squeezed by tight margins? Discover how a Better-For-You (BFY) program can transform your c-store into a profit powerhouse. We’ve crunched the numbers, and the data is clear: healthy food boosts sales, increases basket size, and builds customer loyalty. Learn to future-proof your business by turning a new product line…
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Continue reading →: Part 5: Building a Better Supply Chain: Why Your Convenience Store Needs Strategic PartnersThe evolving convenience store landscape demands new strategies for stocking “better-for-you” products. Stop viewing the supply chain as an obstacle. Learn how to transform your relationships with key food distributors into a powerful competitive tool that simplifies sourcing, boosts profits, and builds customer loyalty with private labels.
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Continue reading →: Part 4: Strategic Merchandising for ProfitReady to boost your c-store’s bottom line? Discover your strategic playbook for turning the healthy food trend into a profit-driving category. Learn how to use smarter merchandising, from prime product placement to engaging promotions, to attract health-conscious customers and grow your sales. Start your C-Store’s Healthy Food Playbook today.
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Continue reading →: Part 2: The Money Map: Following the Dollars in “Better-For-You” CategoriesYou know your business, but are you following the money? The “Better-For-You” (BFY) trend is more than a fad, it’s a financial powerhouse quietly redefining the convenience store industry. Data shows health-focused categories are surging, offering a clear roadmap to your next big profit center. It’s time to stock your…
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I’m Kevin
I’m a convenience store specialist with a unique background. For over sixteen years, I was a chef, giving me a deep understanding of the food service side of the business. My passion for convenience store brand development was born from seeing the unique challenges C-store owners and managers face every day.
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