Prepared Foods Innovator of the Year — The c-store retailer that best advances its foodservice execution on prepared foods to deliver quality items to the customer quickly, and differentiates itself through new and unique menu items and programs.

 

Dispensed Beverages Innovator of the Year — The c-store retailer that best offers a consistently high-quality and differentiated assortment of hot, cold and frozen dispensed beverages, including coffee, fountain drinks, iced teas and made-to-order drinks.  

 

Best Use of Technology in Foodservice Operations — The c-store retailer that best incorporates innovative back-of-the-house and customer-facing technologies into its foodservice operations to improve category sales and profits.

 

Foodservice Innovator to Watch — This category recognizes the best up-and-coming foodservice operator in the convenience store industry over the past year.

 

Foodservice Innovator of the Year — The c-store retailer that most effectively develops new prepared food and dispensed beverage programs to expand its business; scouts and hires foodservice and culinary talent to ensure a competitive edge; invests in modern technology to improve its foodservice operations; markets its food and beverage offerings in unique and attention-grabbing ways; and innovates constantly, never resting on its laurels.