C-Stores expand hot food menus to increase sales and profit

September 1st, 2004

Looking to expand hot food sales in existing convenience store locations, C-Stores are getting help from Enodis.  By evaluating stores and  reviewing menus, Enodis can recommend an optimal equipment package.   Requirements can include convenient storage, fast preparation, consistent quality, and attractive holding in a self-service merchandising unit, all without specialized personnel.

One possible solution: a multi-brand equipment package combining accelerated cooking technology in Merrychef ovens, holding and preparation in Delfield undercounter refrigerators, and branded hot food merchandising in a counter-top unit from Merco Savory.

Merrychef tests menu items, establishes cooking times, and preprograms ovens using the Merrychef MenuKey feature.  Result:  an easy-to-use, reliable, fast cooking platform producing consistent high quality food without specialized labor.  Store locations can anticipate increased sales of the new high-margin food items even without additional promotional efforts. Point of purchase signage may create additional sales and profits.