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A&nbsp;<a href="https://www.intouchinsight.com/resources/studies/convenience-store-trends-report/?utm_campaign=c-store-report&amp%3Butm_source=qsr-magazine&amp%3Butm_medium=sponsored-article&amp%3Butm_term=c-store-report&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-c-stores-are-becoming-more-of-a-threat-to-qsr-franchises-2727410" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">recent survey by Intouch Insights</a> highlights how convenience stores (C-stores), such as&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-7-eleven-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2720823">7-Eleven</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.franchise-circlek.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&amp%3Butm_medium=article&amp%3Butm_campaign=top-convenience-store-franchise-opportunities-of-2022-2718203&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-c-stores-are-becoming-more-of-a-threat-to-qsr-franchises-2727410" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Circle K</a> and&nbsp;<a href="http://arcoampmfranchisingsouth.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&amp%3Butm_medium=article&amp%3Butm_campaign=top-convenience-store-franchise-opportunities-of-2022-2718203&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-c-stores-are-becoming-more-of-a-threat-to-qsr-franchises-2727410" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">AMPM</a>, are evolving to compete with&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/qsr-magazine-releases-ranking-of-top-50-qsr-brands-for-2024-2726971">fast food chains</a>, as 56% of consumers now view them as viable alternatives. This shift is driven by improved food offerings, including fresh, customizable options and better-quality beverages.&nbsp;According to the survey, 36% of respondents said their primary purchase at a C-store is coffee, while 26% said it is prepared food. The majority of respondents (62%) said that food purchased at a C-store provides “good value.”&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/5-things-millennials-and-gen-z-look-for-in-a-franchise-2719241">Gen Z and millennial consumers</a> particularly appreciate the speed, convenience and freshness C-stores provide.&nbsp;C-stores are also embracing technology, offering enhanced loyalty programs, mobile ordering and contactless payment to align with modern consumer expectations. As C-stores elevate their service, traditional fast food establishments must innovate to maintain their competitive edge.Read the full survey&nbsp;<a href="https://www.intouchinsight.com/resources/studies/convenience-store-trends-report/?utm_campaign=c-store-report&amp%3Butm_source=qsr-magazine&amp%3Butm_medium=sponsored-article&amp%3Butm_term=c-store-report&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=why-c-stores-are-becoming-more-of-a-threat-to-qsr-franchises-2727410" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.&nbsp;For more info, check out these related 1851 Franchise articles:<ul><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/top-convenience-store-franchise-opportunities-of-2022-2718203">Top Convenience Store Franchise Opportunities of 2022</a></li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/should-you-invest-in-a-convenience-store-franchise-2721237">Should You Invest In a Convenience Store Franchise?</a></li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/the-five-hottest-retail-franchise-categories-right-now-2721198">The Five Hottest Retail Franchise Categories Right Now</a> &nbsp;</li></ul>

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