--- title: PFSbrands Blog | C-Store description: C-Store | Check out the PFSbrands Blog for the latest foodservice industry news and tips! --- Questions? [Contact Us](https://pfsbrands.com/contact/) or Give Us a Call at **+(855) 632-3373 - [](https://www.facebook.com/PFSbrands/) - [](https://www.linkedin.com/company/706720/) - [](mailto:Customer.Success@PFSbrands.com) [![PFSbrands-Homepage-Our-Support-Your-Success](https://info.pfsbrands.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PFSbrands-Homepage-Our-Support-Your-Success.png?width=436&name=PFSbrands-Homepage-Our-Support-Your-Success.png)](https://pfsbrands.com/) # PFSbrands Blog Advice, expertise and support to grow your foodservice success. 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[Read More](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/what-real-retailers-are-saying-about-champs-chicken) [![](https://info.pfsbrands.com/hubfs/2021-12-20_19-06-07-1.jpg) ](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/were-not-in-the-chicken-business-were-in-the-people-business) #### [We’re Not in the Chicken Business — We’re in the People Business](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/were-not-in-the-chicken-business-were-in-the-people-business) By: [Beth Outz and the PFS Team](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/author/beth-outz-and-the-pfs-team) on 12/11/25 5:18 We’re Not in the Chicken Business — We’re in the People Business Why PFSbrands’ People-First Philosophy Makes All the Difference [Read More](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/were-not-in-the-chicken-business-were-in-the-people-business) [![](https://info.pfsbrands.com/hubfs/JI8A0322-1.jpeg) ](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/why-hot-food-programs-are-the-game-changer-for-convenience-stores) #### [Why Hot Food Programs Are the Game-Changer for Convenience Stores](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/why-hot-food-programs-are-the-game-changer-for-convenience-stores) By: [Beth Outz and the PFS Team](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/author/beth-outz-and-the-pfs-team) on 12/3/25 0:45 Why Hot Food Programs Are the Game-Changer for Convenience Stores If there’s one thing that hasn’t changed about the convenience store industry—it’s that convenience still reigns ... [Read More](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/why-hot-food-programs-are-the-game-changer-for-convenience-stores) [![](https://info.pfsbrands.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_354462593.jpeg) ](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/convenience-wins-why-a-hot-food-program-is-the-key-to-retail-success) #### [Convenience Wins: Why a Hot Food Program is the Key to Retail Success](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/convenience-wins-why-a-hot-food-program-is-the-key-to-retail-success) By: [Beth Outz and the PFS Team](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/author/beth-outz-and-the-pfs-team) on 11/26/25 14:39 Convenience Wins: Why a Hot Food Program is the Key to Retail Success Today’s consumers are busier than ever. Between work, family, and the constant rush of everyday life, ... [Read More](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/convenience-wins-why-a-hot-food-program-is-the-key-to-retail-success) [![](https://info.pfsbrands.com/hubfs/chicken-tenders_champs-chicken.png) ](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/how-one-c-store-turned-crispy-chicken-into-consistent-profits) #### [How One C-Store Turned Crispy Chicken Into Consistent Profits](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/how-one-c-store-turned-crispy-chicken-into-consistent-profits) By: [Beth Outz and the PFS Team](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/author/beth-outz-and-the-pfs-team) on 9/2/25 0:00 How One C-Store Turned Crispy Chicken Into Consistent Profits A Champs Chicken Success Story [Read More](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/how-one-c-store-turned-crispy-chicken-into-consistent-profits) [![](https://info.pfsbrands.com/hubfs/PFSBrands2023-00571-1-2-1.png) ](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/foodservice-support-thats-actually-built-for-retailers) #### [Foodservice Support That’s Actually Built for Retailers](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/foodservice-support-thats-actually-built-for-retailers) By: [Beth Outz and the PFS Team](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/author/beth-outz-and-the-pfs-team) on 8/11/25 14:59 Foodservice Support That’s Actually Built for Retailers Starting or scaling a foodservice program can be overwhelming. There’s equipment to figure out, a menu to dial in, ... [Read More](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/foodservice-support-thats-actually-built-for-retailers) [![](https://info.pfsbrands.com/hubfs/PFS-email-header-schedule-a-consultation-1.jpg) ](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/pfsbrands-10-levels-of-support-level-9-people-success-hr) #### [PFSbrands' 10 Levels of Support: Level 9 – People Success (HR)](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/pfsbrands-10-levels-of-support-level-9-people-success-hr) By: [Beth Outz and the PFS Team](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/author/beth-outz-and-the-pfs-team) on 5/21/25 10:40 A great foodservice program isn’t just about the food—it’s about the people who make it happen. That’s why Level 9 of PFSbrands’ 10 Levels of Support is People Success (HR). [Read More](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/pfsbrands-10-levels-of-support-level-9-people-success-hr) [![](https://info.pfsbrands.com/hubfs/Shop.PFSbrands.com-Image1.png) ](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/pfsbrands-10-levels-of-support-level-6-technology-equipment-1) #### [PFSbrands' 10 Levels of Support: Level 6 – Technology & Equipment](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/pfsbrands-10-levels-of-support-level-6-technology-equipment-1) By: [Beth Outz and the PFS Team](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/author/beth-outz-and-the-pfs-team) on 4/28/25 2:45 Success in foodservice isn’t just about great food—it’s about having the right technology and equipment to run an efficient, profitable operation. That’s why Level 6 of PFSbrands’ ... [Read More](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/pfsbrands-10-levels-of-support-level-6-technology-equipment-1) [![](https://info.pfsbrands.com/hubfs/ParkersFillingStation_McGeheeAR_6_2020.jpg) ](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/pfsbrands-10-levels-of-support-level-2-store-planning-design) #### [PFSbrands' 10 Levels of Support: Level 2 – Store Planning & Design](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/pfsbrands-10-levels-of-support-level-2-store-planning-design) By: [Beth Outz and the PFS Team](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/author/beth-outz-and-the-pfs-team) on 3/31/25 6:15 Building a successful foodservice operation isn’t just about having the right products—it’s about having the right layout, equipment, and workflow to keep your business running ... [Read More](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/pfsbrands-10-levels-of-support-level-2-store-planning-design) [![](https://info.pfsbrands.com/hubfs/PFSbrands-Champs-Chicken-Email.png) ](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/the-1-challenge-in-foodservice-and-how-pfsbrands-provides-the-solution) #### [The #1 Challenge in Foodservice—and How PFSbrands Provides the Solution](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/the-1-challenge-in-foodservice-and-how-pfsbrands-provides-the-solution) By: [Beth Outz and the PFS Team](https://info.pfsbrands.com/blog/author/beth-outz-and-the-pfs-team) on 3/29/25 4:30 The #1 Challenge in Foodservice—and How PFSbrands Provides the Solution If you’re in the foodservice business—whether running a convenience store, supermarket deli, or ... 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