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2021 BROUGHT with it continued upheaval due to the COVID-19 pandemic with retailers facing labor shortages as well as out-ofstocks caused by supply chain issues.

Luckily, c-store retailers didn’t have to face the challenges alone. Many turned to their top suppliers in each category for insights and solutions in navigating the ongoing crisis.

Leading suppliers in the convenience store industry rushed to plug holes in the supply chain with alternate products and packaging to help retailers keep shelves filled despite ongoing challenges. As lockdowns ended and customers came flocking back to stores for the breakfast daypart, foodservice suppliers helped retailers update their menus to meet new customer demands.

Technology suppliers gave c-store retailers the tools to create a more contactless store through self-checkout, mobile payments and foodservice touchscreens, which also helped off-set ongoing staffing challenges.

As we begin 2022 and the omicron variant rears its head it appears the rocky terrain is set to continue. In these challenging times, partnering with best-in-class companies and growing these key supplier relationships through ongoing communication has never been more important. Leading supplier companies can help retailers find substitute products, take advantage of new technology, use data analytics to make planogram decisions, stay on top of the latest trends, problem solve unforeseen issues and more.

The pages that follow include a number of best-in-class suppliers across categories that are committed to helping convenience store retailers expand their business in 2022 and meet this year’s challenges head on. If you find a supplier in this section that looks like it might align with your growth needs in the year ahead, don’t hesitate to reach out to them. It could be one of the most important steps you take for your c-store business this year. cstoredecisions.com

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Ascentium Capital ...........................2 Mars Wrigley ..................................3 Masthead ...........................................4 Introduction to Leaders .....................5 Abbott ...............................................7 ADD Systems .....................................8 Apter Industries, Inc. ..........................9 Axis Communications ......................10 Biolyte ..............................................11 Brakebush Chicken ..........................12 Brother Mobile Solutions .................13 Calico Brands, Inc. ...........................14 Calpipe Security ..............................15 CBE, Inc. ..........................................16 Cheyenne International, LLC. ..........17 The Coca-Cola Company ................18 Coin Cloud ......................................19 Core-Mark International ..................20 DayMark Safety Systems .................21 E-Alternative Solutions, LLC ............22 GOJO Industries/Purell ................23 Home Market Foods ........................24 Hoshizaki America, Inc .....................25 Hunt Brothers Pizza ..........................26 J&J Snack Foods Corp. ...................27 Johnsonville .....................................28 Kooler Ice ........................................29 Kretek International, Inc. .................30 Krispy Krunchy Chicken ...................31 Lindt & Sprüngli (USA), Inc. ..............32 Liggett Vector Brands ..................33 Liquid Barcodes. ...............................34 LK Packaging ...................................35 Loomis U.S. .....................................36 Mako Networks ..............................37 McLane Company, Inc. ....................38 Lula Delivery ................................39 MDI Wordwide ................................40 Modern Store Equipment ................41 National Carwash Solutions ............42 National Retail Solutions .................43 Naughty Chile Taqueria ...................44 Novamex .........................................45 Perfetti Van Melle ............................46 Premier Manufacturing, Inc. ............47 PriceVision .......................................48 Primary Colors Corporation .............49 ProAmpac ........................................50 6

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Procter & Gamble Company ...........51 Republic Brands ..............................52 Royston Group ................................53 S. Abraham & Sons, Inc. ..................54 Safecid Corporation ........................55 SBARRO ...........................................56 SHOPCO USA .................................57 Sigma Foodservice USA ..................58 Smokey Mountain Chew Inc. ...........59 SPC Retail ........................................60 Sprockets .........................................61 Sunny Sky ........................................62 TransAct Technologies .....................63 Trion .................................................64 Vans Kitchen ....................................65 Vaporlax ...........................................66 Welbilt .............................................67 Wenzel’s Farm ..................................68 Wild Hemp ......................................69 Xcalibur International ......................70 The Hershey’s Company ...............71 Swisher International ...................72

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Abbott NOURISHING EVERY STAGE OF LIFE Since its creation in 1903, Abbott has been a leader in nutrition science research and development. The goal of Abbott’s nutrition division is to deliver nutrition products and education that meets the changing needs of families across the world. Abbott’s products provide nutrition for growth of infants and children, while also supporting the unique nutritional and therapeutic needs of adults.

Pedialyte® and ZonePerfect® Offer Healthy Opportunities PEDIALYTE HAS POWERFUL GROWTH POTENTIAL

For over 50 years, Pedialyte has been a go-to drink for mild to moderate dehydration. Once thought of as a drink for kids, adults now account for 60% of Pedialyte usage for various dehydration reasons, including extreme heat, prolonged exercise, flu symptoms, travel, and more. Pedialyte Half Liter is specifically formulated with an optimal balance of sugar and sodium needed to help replenish vital fluids and electrolytes which – when lost – can lead to dehydration.

Plus, it’s only 30 calories per bottle!

Pedialyte is the #1 doctor and #1 pharmacist recommended brand, used by healthcare professionals, professional sports teams, and the United States military. And recent data shows Pedialyte is growing 11x faster than the sports drink and electrolyte category at US Convenience Stores.* The brand’s current success illustrates the need for Pedialyte in the convenience channel.

*Nielsen Connect Total US Convenience L4W ending 07/03/21 – Pedialyte sales +163% vs LY, Total Category sales +15% vs LY.

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ZONEPERFECT HAS THE RIGHT STUFF

100 Abbott Park Rd. Abbott Park, IL 60064

ZonePerfect offers delicious nutrition bars with high protein and indulgent flavors. Macros bars are designed with 15 grams of protein, 1-2 grams of sugar, and up to 19 vitamins and minerals to support total body wellness. ZonePerfect Macros are designed to fit within a 40/30/30† lifestyle and have essential micronutrients like vitamin C and zinc for immune system support, and B vitamins for energy metabolism.

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ADD Systems Since 1973, Advanced Digital Data® has worked hand-in-hand with clients throughout the U.S. and Canada to understand the needs of the convenience store, wholesale petroleum, propane, home heating oil, HVAC, and lubricant industries.

Our goal has always been to develop the best software solutions that exceed the needs of our clients, today and tomorrow. ADD Systems is more than a software provider; we are a true partner, committed to client success.

ADD Systems 6 Laurel Drive Flanders, NJ 07836 P: 800.922.0972 973.252.3803 E: info@addsys.com www.addsys.com

ADD SYSTEMS® SOFTWARE

helps you spend less time on administrative tasks and more time providing a great customer experience and improving your financial position. Designed with trusted client advisors from top industry chains, ADD software exemplifies a modern convenience store application, with unprecedented efficiency and visibility into your operation, tighter merchandise and fuel management, and efficient data access.

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE (BI) Get customizable, timely reports with actionable information sent automatically. These reports can be driven by exception, containing only information that needs attention.

Customized KPI Dashboards and Scorecards give accurate, quickly consumable snapshots of store activity.

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT Minimize shrink by scanning at the POS, scanning store invoices, and taking full advantage of a centralized price book. Reduce out-of-stocks by implementing strong inventory controls and using picture-based shelf tags for effective planogram management.

LABOR UTILIZATION Reduce labor expense through better staffing decisions. Understand your traffic and transaction trends with simple graphical reports.

CATEGORY MANAGEMENT Maximize sales using store traffic to understand customer shopping.

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view of sales velocity, helping you meet customer demand and manage vendor purchases. With this information, you can implement highly effective promotions to drive larger basket sizes.

SCAN DATA BENEFITS Automatically submit cigarette scan data to take advantage of financial incentives.

WHOLESALE FUEL EFFICIENCY Automatically send scheduled wholesale price quotes based on cost-plus, percentage or customer contracts. Deliver profitable wholesale loads with accurate margins that incorporate “best buy” logic for vendors, terminals and freight. Expedite dealer network processing by importing fuel sales from your gas station dealer network and credit card receipts from your major oil company processors for quick reconciliation and settlement. Manage a host of dealer commission structures efficiently and automatically.

PARTNER AGNOSTIC Choose your partner products.

ADD interfaces with multiple related partners like wholesale distributors and POS providers. Experienced companies like Skip and Vroom, contactless service providers, and Electrum, a proven loyalty company, interface with ADD to provide additional services.

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Apter Industries, Inc. Apter Industries started manufacturing high quality cleaners in 1967 and quickly became the leading provider of innovative cleaning systems for the convenience store industry.

Dedication to producing safe, environmentally friendly products that “Just Work Better”, led to the formation of long-standing partnerships with convenience store retailers as well as their distributors. If a convenience store has a cleaning problem, Apter Industries has a proven solution.

Apter Industries, Inc. Box 385 Rillton, PA 15678 P: 800.441.7146 E: info@apterindustries.com W: www.apterindustries.com

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floors. Unlike typical floor cleaners, TILE TIME works without heavy scrubbing.

Wake up your floor with TILE TIME.

APTER INDUSTRIES HAS long been a

FORECOURT FIRST® GAS ISLAND CLEANING KIT Forecourt First is the most comprehensive cleaning system in the industry for fuel island maintenance.

It features environmentally sensitive Garage Gorilla® Cleaners. The necessary products, Garage Gorilla® Pump Cleaner, Gorilla Pump Shine and Protector, Gorilla XDX Concrete and Asphalt Cleaner, and Gorilla Odor Killer, are housed in a “Grab and Go” Safety Pail. The safety pail, which alerts customers that employees are cleaning the fuel pumps, also contains a bright reflector vest, sprayers, wipes, and an instructional card ring. Kick off your gas island cleaning with the Forecourt First Kit.

trusted manufacturing source for high quality cleaners for convenience stores and travel plazas. We strive to get our products to the retailer faster. Being in business for over 50 years enabled us to establish a preferred customer status with our raw material suppliers. Couple this with our long-standing relationships with convenience store wholesalers and you have an incredibly high service level. If store team members can’t get cleaning supplies in a timely fashion, they can’t provide a safe shopping environment. We will continue make sure they succeed.

TWO TO TRY THIS YEAR Apter Micro-Spray® All Surface Cleaner utilizes fast acting surfactants to physically remove soil, bacteria, and viruses. It also contains a form of organic chlorine that works without the corrosiveness and odor of bleach.

Gorilla Pump Shine has protected fuel dispensers from harmful weather elements for years. Now with the newly added Micro-Spray Shield, it will provide a long-lasting barrier against microorganisms. It also helps prevent re-soiling.

WHAT’S NEW IN 2022?

Gorilla Everyday Pump Cleaner blasts through grease and road grime.

With the pandemic increase in cleaning frequencies, it’s important to have a product that can be used multiple times daily without damaging fuel dispensers and EV Charging Stations. No worries!

Use Gorilla Everyday Pump Cleaner as often as needed. Its “No Streak” formula is perfect for removing dirt and microorganisms from Pump Faces, Decals, and Video Screens.

Try Sunny Boy® Power Dish Spritz to clean pots, pans, and dishes. Simply Spritz, Wipe, and Rinse. Use as a prespray or as a replacement for Pot and Pan Soaking. A 2-ounce packet makes a quart of high-quality cleaner for under 50 cents. Sunny Boy® saves time and money.

TILE TIME® FLOOR CLEANER A slippery floor is a dangerous floor. Floors become slippery when deeply embedded soil clogs the pores. As a result, feet never make solid contact so safety becomes an issue. TILE TIME deep cleans floors which raises the slip coefficient and brings back their luster. TILE TIME blasts through heavy grease from food service, tracked in petroleum-based soil, road salt stains, and brings grout back to its original color. TILE TIME can be safely used on ceramic tile, marble, quarry tile and wax and no wax vinyl CSTORE DECISIONS

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Axis Communications AXIS COMMUNICATIONS offers

intelligent security solutions such as access control, audio, video, analytics, and recording solutions that enable a smarter, safer world.

As the market leader in network video, Axis is driving the industry by continually launching innovative, sustainable network products based on an open platform. Our commitment to partnership has made Axis the most integrated camera brand on the market.

AXIS NETWORK VIDEO

Axis Communications 300 Apollo Dr Chelmsford, MA 01842

solutions can help reduce theft and fraud and act as a deterrent to protect customers and staff from violence. But it doesn’t end there. By combining our hardware with video analytics, you’ll find ways to reduce queuing times, perfect your store layout, allocate staff efficiently, and, ultimately, increase profits. Your surveillance equipment can be used as a tool for creating a welcoming environment to attract visitors and inspire employees. By combining Axis hardware with third-party applications from our partners, you can improve security, reduce shrinkage and increase operational efficiency even further.

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Biolyte BIOLYTE is the first liquid supplement that offers the same benefits as IV Rehydration Therapy but in drinkable form.

One bottle yields nearly six times the amount of electrolytes of leading sports drinks, with 1/3 of the sugar, packed with Vitamins C, B12, B5, B6 and B3, alongside ginger root and milk thistle. Newly NSF certified, these ingredients effectively hydrate, boost energy, rid the liver of toxins, ease stomach illness and reduce muscle cramps.

For more information, visit www. drinkbiolyte.com.

Biolyte 200 Bluffs Court Suite 108 Canton, GA 30114 Ph: 404.821.0111 E: customer.service@drinkbiolyte.com

BIOLYTE, THE IV IN A BOTTLE, is the first liquid supplement offering the same benefits and same amount of electrolytes as an IV bag, in drinkable form. One bottle of BIOLYTE’s electrolytes is equivalent to over six bottles of the leading sports drink.

Physician formulated by Atlanta anesthesiologist, Dr. Trey Rollins, BIOLYTE provides a natural boost of energy without the sugar spike – a perfect answer for consumers searching for healthier and better-for-you options. Focused on being the number one high-performance sports drink, BIOLYTE is dedicated to making its product widely available & accessible via convenient stores. Recent Nielsen data shows BIOLYTE is the number one dollar revenue generator per point of distribution further evidencing its demand & desire.

Developed by Dr. Rollins when his wife was undergoing chemotherapy treatments, BIOLYTE’s distinctive fluid and electrolyte replacement combines the two major biological electrolytes, Sodium Chloride and Potassium Chloride, dextrose (the same sugar added to IV bags for quick energy), vitamins B12, B5, B6, B5, L-Carnitine and liver cleansers including milk thistle, ginger root extract, Gluconolactone, and N-Acetyl, optimizing liver function, easing stomach illness and reducing cramps.

Headquartered in Georgia and led by Dr. Rollins’ daughter, CEO Jesslyn Rollins, BIOLYTE is National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Certified, verifying its compliance with strict public health and safety standards and procedures, and one bottle contains just 40 calories – less than other leading hydration products. It’s currently available as a 16 oz. bottle in four flavors: citrus, berry, melon and tropical.

For more information on BIOLYTE, please visit www.drinkbiolyte.com and follow along at @drinkbiolyte on Instagram and Facebook.

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Brakebush Chicken Brakebush is a U.S. company, family owned and operated since 1925.

Though we have facilities across the nation, we still operate out of Westfield, Wisconsin where the Brakebush Brothers first began their venture of producing great chicken products.

Over the years, we’ve kept ourselves grounded in some important values: that food should always be a positive part of the day, that no one should ever have to question the quality or integrity of their food, that people and relationships will always be at the foundation of our business, and that doing the right thing makes good things happen.

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convenience stores across the country. When guests get a taste of great chicken, they turn into repeat customers, who then turn into loyal fans.

That’s why we work hand-in-hand with c-store operators like you to help menu the chicken that brings back the crowds. Every operator gets personal support from a rep who knows all there is about chicken, making menuing even easier—from prep tips to application ideas to getting the newest products the moment they’re available.

STAYING ON-TREND

Brakebush Chicken 800.933.2121 N4993 6th Drive Westfield, WI 53964 E: marketing@brakebush.com W: BrakebushChicken.com

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We’re also helping c-store operators stay up to date on what customers are expecting to find in a hot case.

Chicken falls into the ideal space between plant-based products and other meats like beef and pork.

More than three fourths of consumers—77%—report eating chicken at least once per week, including 55% who eat chicken at least two to three times per week, according to Technomic’s 2021 Center of the Plate: Poultry Consumer Trend Report.

A great option for keeping breakfast on-trend is our Chicken Breakfast Sausage Pattie. All natural and gluten free, these chicken patties are crafted to menu and eat like traditional breakfast sausage. They’re a unique CSTORE DECISIONS

and fully cooked option with less fat than beef and pork.

Other c-store favorites include our Flame-Grilled Chicken Burger (an all-natural, gluten free, coarse-ground lunch and dinner staple), our bakeable whole muscle Homestyle Pepper Boneless Wings, and our Brakebush® Signature Crispy Fillets – available in Classic or Spicy – that make it easy for operators to compete in the Chicken Sandwich Wars.

A TEAM OF EXPERTS

Whether you’re serving up madeto-order options or grab-and-go bites, you can have a team of experts with over 95 years of experience working to make the chicken that customers come back for.

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Brother Mobile Solutions SMART MOBILE LABELING AND PRINT SOLUTIONS.

Brother Mobile Solutions offers a wide range of technology-rich mobile and industrial printing and labeling solutions to improve performance and efficiency across multiple industries.

With custom engineering, cutting-edge technology, and expert support, Brother delivers the latest labeling and printing technology and trusted, reliable designs for today’s fast-paced convenience and retail operation.

Brother Mobile Solutions 11030 Circle Point Road, Suite 100 Westminster, CO 80020 Ph: 800.543.6144 https://brothermobilesolutions.com/

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complete and innovative lineup of mobile, desktop, barcode, and label printing solutions that help today’s convenience stores, grocers, and retailer operations manage inventory and boost sales.

These smart yet simple solutions enable fast, ondemand printing of product, shelf-edge, markdown, and pricing labels – along with other custom labels, tags, and receipts. All from handhelds, tablets, or smartphones right in the store aisle.

The potential results for retailers and convenience store operators? Faster transactions, less downtime, faster turnover of goods, and more sales.

Visit our retail blog to read case studies, whitepapers and real-life efficiency boosing scenarios. https:// brothermobilesolutions.com/ insights/retail/

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Calico Brands, Inc. Calico Brands, Inc. is one of the leading suppliers of pocket and multi-purpose lighters in the U.S., selling under the Scripto® and Calico® brand names. It is also the #1 supplier of private label programs in the U.S. Scripto® is one of the most trusted and popular brands of lighters and has been a household name for over 90 years.

Our product innovations continue to set new category standards of excellence.

LIGHT UP MORE SALES AND PROFITS WITH SCRIPTO® POCKET LIGHTERS. SCRIPTO® ULTIMA® DESIGNER POCKET LIGHTER

Scripto® Ultima® is the “Ultimate” pocket lighter designed to be the best premium lighter on the market. Setting itself apart from the competition, the Scripto® Ultima®

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has up to 3,000 lights on full-size lighters, greater fuel capacity compared to the leading brand, a sparkwheel design that allows for comfortable ignition, visible fuel supply, adjustable flame and is made with polycarbonate material able to withstand high impact and high heat .

The Scripto® Hybrid™ lighter is the perfect crossover of a multi-purpose lighter and pocket lighter, perfect for lighting barbecue grills, candles, hookah bowls, fireplaces, and more.

Available in 5 popular colors and unique wrap designs.

The Scripto® Hybrid™ offers an extended nozzle for safer lighting, is conveniently sized to fit in the palm of your hand and has an ecofriendly refillable tank.

Calico Brands, Inc. 2055 S. Haven Ave Ontario, CA 91761 P: 800.544.4837 E: marketing@calicobrands.com W: www.calicobrands.com

SCRIPTO® HYBRID™ JET FLAME LIGHTER

SCRIPTO® TORCH FLAME WIND RESISTANT POCKET LIGHTER

The refillable Scripto® Torch Flame Wind Resistant pocket lighter was designed to handle everyday, outdoor and recreational activities with ease offering a high heat, blue torch flame, rubberized tank body, flip cap, push button ignition, and refillable tank. Available in 4 colors with a dragon accent.

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The Scripto® Hybrid™ Jet Flame is the newest refillable crossover jet flame lighter, the perfect combination of a multi-purpose lighter and pocket lighter.

Offering a high heat blue jet flame and extended nozzle for safer lighting, the Scripto® Hybrid™ Jet Flame lighter is perfect for handling all outdoor and indoor lighting needs.

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Calpipe Security CALPIPE SECURITY is a team

of experts working to protect people and property without compromising aesthetics. Since 1998, we have developed security bollards solutions for some of the most populated and highprofile public spaces in the world, including Times Square and the Santa Monica Pier.

Calpipe Security offers one of the widest ranges of bollards on the market including — safety and architectural bollards, lighted and standard landscaping bollards, as well as crash-tested high security bollards engineered for high-threat applications.

Our experts secure your vision.

Calpipe Security 12160 Woodruff Ave. Downey, CA 90241 Ph: 877.283.8518 www.Atkore.com/calpipesecurity

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New Crash Rated Security Bollards CALPIPE SECURITY PROUDLY

introduces our new line of F301619 crash rated security bollards designed to mitigate the risk of vehicle-into-building impact. Tested and certified to the American Society for Testing Material’s F3016-19 standard, as a single bollard. The ASTM F3016-19 standard quantifies the performance of a vehicle protective device in stopping a 5000 lb. vehicle at impact speeds from 10 to 30 mph. This new line of security bollards consists of four new crash rated security bollards, which include the S10/P1 Fixed, the S10/ P1 Removable, the S20/P2 Fixed and the S20/P2 Removable Bollards.

These four new crashes rated security bollards all utilize a short pile foundation design that provides more versatility to the end user and shorter installation times for the bollard’s application whether it’s a new installation or retrofit project.

With this design, the installation time can be reduced from days to just hours and is up to 75% cheaper than trench footings.

The new line of F3016-19 crash rated security bollards are manufactured from carbon steel and are available as fixed and removable bollards. An internal locking system with a location-specific key code to ensure added security to your location is provided with each removable security bollard. To ensure that the security bollards don’t compromise the esthetic of the location. both the fixed and removable bollards are available with customizable powder coated or stainless-steel finishes.

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Common applications for the F3016-19 crash rated security bollards include storefronts of commercial entities, bus stops, street closures for outdoor events, outdoor dining bordering the street, sidewalks, protection of hazardous materials to promote public safety, and other similar applications.

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CBE, Inc. CBE, INC. a national supplier and service provider of leading technology; including point-of-sale, security, and network infrastructure.

With 400+ trained professional technicians, CBE manages large scale technology deployments specializing in the Convenience store space. Our strengths include:

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Warehousing and Logistics Staging and Deployment Nationwide Field Technicians Managed Services Project Management

AT CBE, WE LOOK FOR LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIPS, NOT SHORT-TERM DEALS. DEPLOYMENTS AND INSTALLATION CBE is unique in the way we deploy systems. We know that deploying new technology in your stores can be an overwhelming. We have developed a process to centrally gather, stage and program the equipment, kit the products and deploy to our trained technicians in the field. This allows you to open new locations or update existing locations with new technologies with minimal disruption

“CBE looks for long-term partnerships, not short term deals”

CBE, Inc. 645 S. McDonough St Montgomery, AL 36104 Ph: 334.265.8903 E: info@cbe-inc.com www.cbe-inc.com

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MANAGED SERVICES Making sure your systems are always running. Our managed services team has the ability to constantly monitor your systems to make sure they are online and running. If there is a problem we can remotely diagnose and possibly correct the issue. If needed they can dispatch one of our local technicians to service the system on site. Don’t wait until you have an issue to call us, keep your systems running.

SERVICES In the event of a system failure, our skilled technicians are available for all of your sites. We stock our vans with the right parts to service our existing partners. This allows for quicker response times and less trips to correct your issues. Our response time is dependent on your profile, urgent cases can be done in as little as four hours.

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CBE can set up programs to maintain any POS, Security or Network systems with guaranteed response times and fast resolution to get your sites back up and running as normal.

PRODUCTS CBE is the largest wholesale distributor of Verifone POS equipment in the nation. Providing the only nation-wide team of certified Verifone Authorized Service Contractor technicians, CBE can sell, install and service any customer regardless of size.

Security of your customers, employees, your business and property is an important aspect of any business operator. At CBE we partner with the most advanced security solutions to fit your specific needs. From a variety of digital recording systems, physical and cloud-based, to integrated, monitored alarms, access control. Digital recording can be used for business intelligence, alerting as well as normal security. Customer viewed monitors can multi task advertisement and deterrence to crimes.

CBE is the exclusive distributor of SmartPower iPCS devices for the Convenience industry. This new rack mounted or tower device provides instantaneous battery power in the event of short loss of power, industry leading conditioning from power spikes and fluctuations to protect and extend the life of all your electronic equipment. The iPCS also includes a network card allowing the device to alert low battery life, electrical deviations from the norm, but most of all, allows a customer to remotely reboot devices connected by turning the power on and off at each of the 8 power outlets. cstoredecisions.com

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Cheyenne International Cheyenne International is a full-line tobacco product manufacturer that creates valuable retail partnerships.

Their high-quality cigarette, filtered cigar, moist smokeless and pipe tobacco brands are produced in North Carolina, the heart of American tobacco country.

Cheyenne International prides itself on delivering profitable, marketleading products that meet the demands of adult consumers, and provide excellent OTP solutions for convenience retailers.

Cheyenne International 701 S Battleground Ave Grover, NC 28073 Ph: 866.254.6975 E: contactus@cheyenneintl.com www.cheyenneintl.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/ cheyenne-international

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CELEBRATING 20 YEARS in

Impressive numbers that prove Cheyenne continues to be a market leader, never wavering on quality or taste.

business, Cheyenne International has grown and evolved from a small tobacco startup to a reputable manufacturer selling the #1 Filtered Cigar brand in America. Cheyenne’s continued commitment to retail customers is reflected in the four pillars of excellence from which the company operates: partnership, quality, compliance and success.

LEADER IN SUPPORT For a retailer, there are many challenges to tackle on a daily basis and business has changed rapidly.

By providing unique programs that help stores gain the most from their valuable shelf space, Cheyenne makes it easy to do business. In addition to a seasoned sales force, Cheyenne also provides in-store merchandising and digital marketing support programs that go beyond the basics. By functioning as partners and collaborators, Cheyenne and retailers alike have made the Cheyenne Cigar brand a must-have in the OTP cigar category.

LEADER IN CIGARS The filtered cigar category has been a steadfast OTP option for adult consumers for nearly two decades, and Cheyenne Cigars have been there every step of the way. As the OTP category has continued to grow and evolve, Cheyenne Cigars have consistently remained a top choice. While FDA’s PMTA process has forced other brands to exit the category, Cheyenne Cigars are a clear leader and here to stay. Not only does the brand hold the top 4 SKUs nationwide, it also accounts for a 28 share of the filtered cigar market. 4 out of 5 consumers are choosing Cheyenne Cigars when purchasing filtered cigars in store.

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Coca-Cola® On May 8, 1886, Dr. John Pemberton served the world’s first Coca-Cola at Jacobs’ Pharmacy in Atlanta, Ga. From that one iconic drink, we’ve evolved into a total beverage company.

More than 1.9 billion servings of our drinks are enjoyed in more than 200 countries each day. And it’s the 700,000 individuals employed

by The Coca-Cola Company and 225+ bottling partners that help to deliver refreshment across the globe.

To learn more about Coca-Cola foodservice, visit www.cocacolacompany.com.

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IN JULY OF 2021, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar debuted a new recipe with bold new packaging to deliver an even more iconic Coke experience.

The new recipe optimizes existing Coca-Cola Zero Sugar flavors and existing ingredients. All listed ingredients and nutritional information remain the same.

The new, simplified packaging design features the iconic CocaCola logo and red cues with black script font that signals the Zero Sugar variety. Its “Now More Delicious” messaging highlights the new formula. Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, which launched in 2005, was reformulated in 2017 to bring its taste even closer to Coca-Cola. Since then, we have consistently delivered double-digit growth, and continue to innovate and differentiate to meet the ever-changing consumer landscape.

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AVAILABILITY AND PACKAGING:

• Cans - 7.5-oz. and 12-oz.

• Fridge packs • Bottles - 13.2-oz., 16.9-oz., 20-oz., 1.25-liter, and 2-liter Recognizing that tastes and preferences are always evolving, we’re focused on continuous improvement to give fans the besttasting Coca-Cola they want—with zero sugar or calories—offered in the most iconic packaging and powered by some of our most creative, consumer-centric marketing yet.

The new formulation, and a corresponding advertising campaign, launched this past summer to positive response from consumers.

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Coin Cloud With a mission of providing Digital Currency for All™, and over 4,500 retail locations licensed in 48 states and Brazil, Coin Cloud operates the largest global network of 100% two-way DCMs. Founded in 2014, Coin Cloud offers more coins, languages and functions. It’s More Than Just a Bitcoin ATM™ with the option to cash out at every location and 24/7 US-based Client Support.

The full Coin Cloud ecosystem also includes online purchasing, OTC services, and the free Coin Cloud Wallet mobile app.

Coin Cloud Ph: 855.264.2046 E: Support@Coin.Cloud www.Coin.Cloud/Hosts

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COIN CLOUD DIGITAL Currency

Machines (DCMs) are the future of financial services, and a must in modern convenience stores. These DCMs are made in the US and empower customers to buy and sell Bitcoin and 40+ other digital assets with cash. Offering the latest technology, world-class compliance, more digital currencies and more functionality, plus a user-friendly customer interface, a Coin Cloud machine is More Than Just a Bitcoin ATM™.

RETAILER BENEFITS Coin Cloud DCMs turn your store into a destination location for more shoppers and more revenue with zero work and zero cost. Enjoy increased foot traffic, new and repeat shoppers, and monthly passive income while we handle the installation, service, maintenance, cash logistics, customer service and marketing.

All you have to provide is a 1.9 foot square of retail floor space and a power outlet. You get paid for your space, and never have to lift a finger in this highly profitable, no-cost turnkey system.

• Marketing strategy: We list your store on Google, Apple Maps, Facebook and more, providing top search results and positioning.

• Increased foot traffic: New customers looking for digital currency services choose your store over your competitors.

• Repeat foot traffic: Customers who want to buy more digital currency, or cash out what they own, come to you over and over as the only provider of these services.

• Increased revenue: Shoppers purchase other goods and services while at your store.

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privilege of using your little square of space. It’s the highest revenue per square foot in retail.

• Zero labor required: We deliver, install, set up, maintain and service the machine for you.

• 24/7 US-based Client Support: We help your customers any time by phone, email or chat.

SUPPORTED DIGITAL ASSETS Unlike a Bitcoin ATM, Coin Cloud DCMs support over 40 different digital assets, including Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, various stablecoins, DeFi tokens, and newsworthy coins like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu Coin. This attracts a wider audience and allows retail partners to serve a larger segment of the population. It’s the fastest and easiest way to buy and sell digital currency with cash.

Coin Cloud is the world’s leading Digital Currency Machine (DCM) company, with a network of over 4,500 advanced machines across the USA and Brazil.

You can be our next success story.

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Core-Mark International CORE-MARK is one of the largest

marketers of fresh, food and broad-line supply solutions to the convenience retail industry in North America. Founded in 1888, CoreMark, part of Performance Food Group’s family of companies, offers a full range of products, marketing programs and technology solutions in the U.S. and Canada. Core-Mark services traditional convenience stores, grocers, drug stores, mass merchants, liquor and specialty stores, and other stores that carry convenience products.

MAJOR SERVICERS:

Fresh Foods, Foodservice, Product, Dairy Products, Fresh Bakery, Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Candy, Snacks, General Merchandise, Novelty Products, Snacks, Groceries, Tobacco Products, Health & Beauty Care and Automotive Products.

Core-Mark International www.core-mark.com

CORE-MARK INTERNATIONAL

Our Mission Is “To be the most valued marketer of fresh, food and broad-line supply solutions to the Convenience Retail Industry.” To meet this expectation for our Customers, we have created the Core-Mark Center of Excellence. This state-of-the-art collaboration space aims at combining forward thinking consumer trends within food, category innovation, and technology, to take on our industry’s future. In addition to this, we offer various retailer programs and solutions designed to grow your business, make you more profitable, and create efficiency in your store! For more information, visit www. core-mark.com. We are Core-Mark, the leader in fresh solutions delivered to the convenience store industry.

CATEGORY INNOVATION AND FOCUSED MARKETING INITIATIVE

Core-Mark’s Focused Marketing Initiative™ was created to improve our Retailer’s sales and profits. Each customized plan includes neighborhood trends and demographics, current store data analytics, program recommendations, and industry trends.

Once we understand a Retailer’s business goals, we leverage our distribution model, Vendor Consolidation Initiative (VCI), to optimize the Retailer and Supplier relationship. VCI will help generate sales increases with better gross profits while reducing costs via improved operational efficiencies.

FRESH

Our state-of-the art supply chain that features refrigerated docks and our fleet of tri-temperature trailers built specifically for delivery to convenience stores is part of our comprehensive platform and delivery model to enable the delivery of fresh foods to our customers. Whether it is grab-and-go or made-to-order, we offer a variety of products and programs that appeal to customers who are demanding convenient, healthier meal and snacking options such as salads, sandwiches, wraps and cut fruit with our exclusive partnership with Fresh & Ready.

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to fried chicken and other made-toorder concepts. Freshly prepared food that can satisfy any craving is becoming much more commonplace and we deliver with our turn-key food service program QuickEats. Along with food, customer preferences for dispensed beverage continues to evolve. With our fully branded turn-key dispensed beverage program, My Daily Crave, retailers can provide everything from frozen to hot beverage under a single branded program to meet their customers needs.

TECHNOLOGY

We offer a full array of industryleading, easy-to-use technology solutions designed to help grow and manage your business! Core-Mark’s strategic and exclusive partnership with PDI allows us to market loyalty and store operations products that will benefit independent, small and large retail chains! These products include loyalty programs and reporting, tobacco scan data, and PDI’s CStore Essentials, a cloud-based store operations software designed to improve operational efficiency. Our proven solutions also include CORE-SOURCE, a “one-stop-shop” streamlined solution containing the necessary tools to help support a successful partnership with Core-Mark. Within CORE-SOURCE, our customers have access to www. imarkportal.com, an online ordering platform that aligns with our mobile ordering applications (OrderPro – Apple; DroidPad – Samsung); Track My Order, a key tool that provides alert notifications to customers on the status of their deliveries; Retailer Analytics Dashboard application that leverages real-time, advanced data analytics to our customers; and (POD) Paperless Delivery that allows customers to view their delivery receipts online via the IMark Portal. As SKIP’s exclusive distributor partner in the wholesale channel, we bring a contactless mobile checkout solution that helps consumers feel safe in a COVID environment. cstoredecisions.com

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DayMark® Safety Systems DayMark® provides foodservice and related industries with efficient and innovative systems in the areas of food safety, facility safety, employee safety, technology and support.

DayMark’s MenuCommand® kitchen automation platform delivers a truly affordable, real IoT solution for every foodservice kitchen. MenuCommand’s suite of applications include solutions for date code labeling, on- and off-premise food labeling, menu management, asset temperature monitoring, food checks, task management, inventory control, and more.

DayMark Safety Systems 12830 S. Dixie Hwy. Bowling Green, OH 43402 P: 800.847.0101 E: info@daymark.com W: www.daymarksafety.com/

KITCHEN AUTOMATION, FEATURING FOOD SAFETY LABELING MENUCOMMAND—DayMark’s

proprietary, cloud-based and appdriven kitchen automation platform— transforms how retail foodservice kitchens efficiently and safely prepare food for the public. The platform hosts several innovative applications that DayMark has developed to run your business better—and safer.

MENUPILOT®, the flagship application, coupled with streamlined corporate management of menu data via the MenuCommand web portal, reduces dependence on hardware and increases emphasis on platform. These provide a deeper understanding and improved management of back-ofhouse workflows such as receiving, daily tasks, cooler and freezer temperature monitoring, and food check monitoring.

DayMark also delivers a companion hardware bundle with the Matt85™ and Matt77™ direct thermal label printers, which are compatible with iPad and Android tablets and facilitate on-demand production of shelf-life, food rotation and complex grab & go product labeling.

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Delivery has redefined what c-store operators can do to appeal to consumers who place a strong value on both convenience and access to healthier food choices. In a recent survey, “third-party delivery options” was named the top service that c-store operators said that they plan to add within the next year.

With this in mind, DayMark offers the TamperSeal™ labeling system: a line of tamper-evident labels for use in

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the food delivery service industry. The labels can be handwritten or used in conjunction with the MenuPilot app, allowing for date code information, a company logo, and other types of customized information to be printed on the label. TamperSeal labels feature an aggressive adhesive that sticks to most any packaging material safely and securely. Each label has security slits that cause the label to lose its integrity if someone attempts to open the container. If the seal is broken upon delivery, it is a clear indication that the food may have been tampered with.

TEMPERATURE MONITORING AND FOOD CHECKS

Employee turnover brought about by recent labor shortages has led to concerns for staff training regarding food safety. Teaching staff to be consistent with regular temperature monitoring is critical. Maintaining regular temperature checks, including cold holding in refrigeration units as well as food in hot hold situations must be kept as simple as possible.

In the past, monitoring temperatures was tedious and sometimes ineffective as staff manually checked and recorded temperatures in a handwritten log.

Automated systems such as the DayMark Temp Monitoring Solution, featuring the cutting-edge LoRa technology from JRI®, offer HACCPcompliance and provide food safety management and temperature monitoring through an intuitive and comprehensive web application. These systems eliminate the need for staff to manually check temperatures and are an accurate and reliable way to make sure all foods are stored and cooked correctly.

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E-Alternative Solutions (EAS) Founded in 2014, E-Alternative Solutions (EAS) develops, markets, and distributes the high-quality innovative, research tested, and compliant products that adult consumers want.

The EAS product portfolio includes Leap® and Forth™. Our business pillars of understanding the marketplace, prioritizing customers’ needs, and providing reliable regulatory analysis have positioned us as a thoughtful respected retail partner.

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IN 2018, EAS introduced Leap, an

innovative vapor brand which includes both rechargeable and disposable vapor devices. The pod-based Leap rechargeable delivers an unmatched vaping experience for adult smokers seeking a satisfying alternative. The Leap Go® e-cigarette is an ideal disposable option. It comes ready to vape and is one of the best values on the market.

Visit LeapVapor.com to learn more.

IN 2019, EAS brought ingenuity to the growing CBD industry with Forth. The brand features a comprehensive line of Juice Drinks, Disposable Vape Pens, and CBD + CBG Tincture Drops produced in enticing tastes and flavors with top quality, US-grown hemp. All items have been 3rd party lab tested and developed specifically for adult consumers seeking better relaxation, recovery, and focus.

Visit ForthCBD.com to learn more.

Regulatory challenges, sharpening consumer demand, and rapid growth are quickly shaping emerging, alternative industries. Our award-winning portfolio of research-tested products combined with our trade programs help you effectively maximize profitability and drive shoppers through your doors.

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Home Market Foods Home Market Foods has been creating delicious food products since 1957 using authentic recipes and the finest quality ingredients.

Our innovative, forwardthinking culinary team leads the industry with a commitment to providing craveable products for today’s discerning consumers.

With safety as our mantra and quality at our core, we are your go-to provider for all things “delicious.”

Home Market Foods 140 Morgan Drive Norwood, MA 02062 P: 800.367.8325 781.948.1500, Ext 529 E: info@HMFfoodservice.com W: www.HMFfoodservice.com

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business with a large selection of roller grill favorites from Home Market Foods. With a focus on quality and incredible taste, Home Market Foods delivers craveable products EISENBERG™ aimed at driving traffic and loyalty for The Eisenberg family of your operation. Check out some of downright delicious dogs is our latest and most popular products: crafted from premium beef without MSG, phosphates, gluten, fillers, ROLLERBITES® by products, extenders or meat Bold! Different! Better! substitutes for an irresistible, Bursting with flavor and mouthwatering bite. packed with protein, RollerBites offer the perfect on-the-go BAHAMA MAMA® snack. Seasoned Complete your menu offering all-whitewith the epic flavor of Bahama meat Chicken Mama Sausages. Choose from RollerBites offered the fan favorite German Recipe, in a variety of bold hot-trending Jalapeño ’N Cheddar flavors have more protein than and the wildly popular Smoked any other chicken product on Cheddar Sausage.. Made from the grill. Try the NEW! Garlic premium cuts of beef and pork, Parmesan Chicken and the 100% real cheese and no fillers. best-selling, crowd-pleasing Cheesy Buffalo Ranch Chicken!

Our flame-broiled Cheeseburger RollerBites has that juicy homegrilled flavor that’s sure to satisfy and keep customers coming back for more. Reimagine your hot case and roller grill with our one-of-a-kind, all-day breakfast options: Maple Breakfast Scrambler, Cheesy Hash Browns & Sausage, and Buttermilk Ranch Chicken RollerBites.

COOKED PERFECT®

Taste is King, and Cooked Perfect is on top! Our new Gourmet Italian Meatballs are flame-broiled and seasoned with a balance of Romano & Parmesan cheese and proprietary Italian seasonings. Cooked Perfect beats all market leaders in taste preference and is the #1 frozen meatball brand in the nation.

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Hoshizaki HOSHIZAKI is the world leader in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of a wide range of products for the foodservice industry including ice machines, refrigerators, freezers, prep tables, display cases and dispensers. With corporate headquarters in Peachtree City, Georgia, Hoshizaki America, Inc.’s continuous innovation and commitment to the highest standards ensures that our customers have exceptional quality products.

Hoshizaki America, Inc. 618 Highway 74 South Peachtree City, GA 30269 P: 800.438.6087 W: www.hoshizakiamerica.com

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HOSHIZAKI FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT helps c-stores have

more efficient operations–saving energy and money!

Customers can have a variety of ice types with Hoshizaki crescent cubers and cubelet nugget-style ice machines. Available for use on top of dispensers, on bins or under the counter. Continuous innovation makes our ice machines more efficient with increased ice ice). Both produce ice consistently production and longer lifetime – and dependably to keep customers’ operation savings. Our refrigerators, drinks deliciously chilled. These merchandisers and prep tables have modular models are easily mounted features to maximize temperature on most major beverage dispensers. control and keep food safe – saving The old standard prepackaged on food and labor costs. sandwiches provided by a third party Dispensed drinks and freshly are still available; however, they prepared foods have a higher profit are quickly being replaced by fresh margin than their prepackaged sandwiches made on location and, counterparts have and are therefore in many cases, made to order. The a smart choice for c-store owners. menu is not limited to sandwiches There is continued growth in c-store – many other options have been beverage choices for the consumer.

This includes additional coffee flavors, added to the c-store menu such as pizza, wraps, bowls and salads. smoothies and a broader variety of Hoshizaki Sandwich Prep Tables, fountain drink options with flavor Mega Top Tables and Pizza Prep shots, teas, juices and sparkling Tables allow for quick food prep and waters. service while keeping food products C-store favorites include the KMDat ideal, food-safe temperatures.

530M_J, Crescent Cuber (crescent For sandwich, salad, or taco ice) and the FD-1002MAJ-C (cubelet prep, the SR48B-12D4 two-section refrigerated prep table with drawers features stainless steel interior and exterior. Hoshizaki’s line of glass door merchandisers come in 6 different sizes from 7 to 65 cubic feet of interior storage capacity.

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Hunt Brothers® Pizza With 8,000+ locations in 30 states, Hunt Brothers® Pizza is the nation’s largest brand of madeto-order pizza in the convenience store industry. Hunt Brothers Pizza offers pizza available as a graband-go Hunk A Pizza® or as a customizable whole pizza that is an exceptional value with All Toppings No Extra Charge®.

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AT HUNT BROTHERS® PIZZA, WE KNOW PIZZA. The Hunt Brothers® Pizza program was created specifically for convenience stores. With 30 years of experience serving the c-store industry, our branded pizza program is designed to make foodservice easy and profitable.

The program offers high quality, high margin products that take virtually no time to prepare. Most stores are able to handle our new program with existing employees and the program can be operated in as little as 59 square feet with flexible pizza shoppe and equipment options.

Hunt Brothers Pizza offers a 12˝ original crust pizza, thin crust pizza, breakfast pizza, bone-in chicken wings, and boneless WingBites®.

Our grab-and-go pizza option, Hunk A Pizza®, is one-quarter of a whole pizza that makes for a quick breakfast or lunch on the go. Our made-to-order whole pizza provides consumers who are looking to customize their pizza with a quick dinner option, providing all toppings at no extra charge.

A NATIONALLY BRANDED PROGRAM FOR A REASONABLE INVESTMENT With 8,000+ locations in 30 states, Hunt Brothers Pizza is a nationally recognized brand and the #1 brand in the c-store industry. Unlike many

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other branded foodservice programs, Hunt Brothers Pizza does not charge franchise, royalty or marketing fees.

Through a racing sponsorship of NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 4 Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing, Hunt Brothers Pizza provides its locations with free national branding to 75 million racing fans.

Our direct store delivery ensures pizza products are delivered on Hunt Brothers Pizza trucks. A dedicated Pizza Professional will rotate and restock inventory and refresh marketing each week. They will even prepare your order for you and confirm quantities before restocking.

To keep consumer interest high, Hunt Brothers Pizza offers several LTO (Limited Time Only) pizzas throughout the year. Fan favorites like Buffalo Chicken Pizza and Chicken Bacon Ranch keep customers coming back to your store.

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J&J Snack Foods, Corp.

J&J Snack Foods Corp. (NASDAQ: JJSF) is a leader and innovator in the snack food industry, providing innovative, niche, and affordable branded snack foods and beverages to foodservice, convenience stores, and retail supermarket outlets. Manufactured and distributed nationwide, our principal products include soft pretzels, churros, handheld snacks, baked goods, frozen beverages, novelties, and frozen desserts such as churros and funnel cakes. The company is consistently expanding its unique product offering while making families smile worldwide!

J&J Snack Foods Corp.

6000 Central Highway Pennsauken, NJ 08109 P: 800.486.9533 W: www.jjsnackfoodservice.com

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CONVENIENCE STORE CUSTOMERS are looking

for the best of both worlds when it comes to convenience and great quality products. At J&J Snack Foods we have all the answers to your customers’ cravings – from artisan Soft Pretzel products to churros of all shapes and sizes, and even classic frozen novelties! We understand that consumers are looking for convenient products at an affordable price, fit for the on-the-go lifestyle. We’ve carefully crafted products that are easy to prepare at the operator level and are loved by convenience shoppers, like our latest introductions to the convenience channel: Pretzel Fillers® Individually Wrapped Stuffed Soft Pretzels combine convenience, portability, and mouthwatering flavor which is what we do to help make your life a little less busy.

Recently we have introduced a hot new flavor – Buffalo Cheddar Stuffed Soft Pretzel made with Frank’s RedHot®, America’s #1 Hot Sauce! It’s all in the details with this new item – white cheddar cheese infused with Frank’s RedHot® Sauce and lightly dusted with Ranch Dressing Powder. The Pretzel Fillers® Individually Wrapped items can be merchandised in a cooler case, with a 7-day refrigerated shelf life, or can be baked or microwaved and held in a hot foods case for up to 4 hours! Our Pretzel Fillers® line is stuffed and oozing with other crowd-pleasing flavors like classic Cheddar Cheese, Jalapeño & Cheese, and Sweet Cream Cheese, making them all you need in one SKU! CSTORE DECISIONS

The perfect pairing with any of our Soft Pretzels is an ICEE®! Now you can enjoy the classic ICEE® experience anywhere with our Frozen Cups! Made with 100% real fruit juice, this is the perfect treat both children and adults can enjoy. The ICEE® Freeze Cups come in a variety of three flavors; Cherry, Blue Raspberry and Frosted Lemonade and are a tasty alternative to ice cream! They’re also fat free, cholesterol free, dairy free, gluten free and Kosher. The ICEE® Float Cups come in two ICEE® flavors – Cherry Vanilla and Blue Raspberry Vanilla. These indulgent ice cream swirled frozen treats are also gluten free, with no high fructose corn syrup.

The ICEE® Float cups come with a heat-sealed lid and the ICEE® Freeze cups come heat sealed with tamper evident lids and a resealable top for convenience and portability!

Our goal is to offer great partnerships with you to provide products that will your make your store stand out amongst the rest as the go-to meal and snacking destination! We want to be your partner – whether that means working with you to get branded equipment or eye-catching pointof-sale materials, we want to be your go-to for convenient solutions! You can expect continued innovation and customized solutions to our valued partners in 2022 and beyond! #FunServedHere

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Johnsonville Johnsonville® is dedicated to the C-store operator’s success.

No matter what store footprint, Johnsonville speaks the language and understands the issues operators face. As dedicated problem solvers, Johnsonville offers a complete line of products and programs designed to help the C-store business thrive.

Johnsonville employs approximately 3,000 members globally. Founded in 1945 by the late Ralph F. and Alice Stayer, the privately held company remains family owned today and is based in Wisconsin.

To learn more and see all Johnsonville C-store products, visit cstore.johnsonville.com.

Johnsonville PO Box 906 Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085 P: 800.837.5391 W: cstore.johnsonville.com

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Johnsonville® Offers Cravable Options to Drive Your Roller Grill Sales WITH A LEADING variety of

premium sausages and hot dogs to help make your roller grill a success, Johnsonville is the perfect partner for your C-store ready-to-eat dining experience. 47% of roller grill customers want a variety of product and flavor options.* Johnsonville offers one of the most extensive, and trusted, lines of roller grill sausage products available for your stores–in a host of cravable flavors and styles that will keep your customers coming back for more.

KEY FEATURES OF Johnsonville

Roller Grill Sausage; • • • •

Highest Quality Pork Hand-sifted Herbs and Spices On-trend Flavors Grilled Flavor & Appearance (Ultimate Sausages)

We offer a wide selection of delicious sausage flavors to provide a great sales opportunity for any daypart. We have flavorful options to provide your hungry customers, from traditional hot dogs, skinless sausages, beer brats to Cajun-style sausage. No other sausage comes close to our fresh off-the-grill flavor.

Johnsonville is constantly paying attention to emerging flavor trends as well, so you’ll have great sausage and hot dog options that your customers crave–from sweet and savory to hot and hearty!

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Our Ultimate Sausages replicate the coarse texture in our dinner sausage and are specially formulated for superior roller grill performance.

They bring that bold, premium flavor you can always expect from Johnsonville.

67% of consumers said items made by a national brand would make them more likely to purchase them at a C-store.** As America’s #1 sausage brand, Johnsonville is a name your customers already know and trust. Our products are the best in convenience and reliability: all are fully cooked and packaged to allow retailers to heat only what is needed, saving time and labor cost.

Whether you’d like help with merchandising to fit your store footprint, roller grill plan-o-grams, or ideas for seasonal promotions, just know that Johnsonville is here to help your business thrive. Our experienced C-store sales and marketing team is dedicated to our customers’ success.

To learn more, visit the Johnsonville C-Store product page at cstore.johnsonville.com * IRI 1/3/21 ** Technomic Proprietary Study, 2020.

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Kooler Ice With over 1,900 machines operating in 45 states, Australia, Canada, Bahamas, Caribbean and France, Kooler Ice machines are quickly becoming the standard in how retailers sell ice to their customers.

Kooler Ice machines make, store and automatically bag fresh ice on demand 24 hours a day. This eliminates bagging your own ice or relying on vendors to bring ice to your store. Kooler Ice manufacturers 4 different ice and water vending machines, from machines that vend 25 bags a day to upwards of 300+ bags per day. All machines offer an advanced remote monitoring system that provides owners the ability to remotely track sales, cash and other vital machine functions keeping track of all maintenance and machine interactions as well.

Kooler Ice, Inc. 510 Dunbar Road Byron, GA 31008 Ph: 800.858.3025 Ext. 1 for Sales E: sales@koolerice.com www.koolerice.com

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you can offer high-quality, fresh bagged ice in 10lb or 16lb bags and purified water in 1 gallon or 5 gallon increments - 24/7. Adding a Kooler Ice machine will allow you to lock in your ice costs for years, rather than being susceptible to ice delivery companies and their on-going price increases. By controlling your costs and increasing your sales with a higher quality product, you can increase your ice profits substantially over bagged ice purchased from a vendor.

With Kooler Ice there are no more supply chain issues, no more theft, no more locking and unlocking of ice boxes and no more freezer burned ice. You will have complete control over your ice business. The machine will attract customers and differentiate your business. Since the ice is automatically bagged inside of the machine by their “Touchless Ice Delivery System”, customers will feel good knowing they are the first person to touch the bag of ice.

Kooler Ice offers 4 different machine models to choose from depending on your sales volume and where you would like to place the machine. Whether you need a small, storefront machine or a larger standalone unit to place out by the road, they have a machine that best fits your business application.

Kooler Ice provides retailers with a better way to sell ice! Kooler Ice machines automatically make, store and bag fresh ice on demand 24 hours a day allowing store owners to be more efficient - saving time and money!

PRODUCTS PROFILE IM600XL

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space. With a 3’ x 6’ footprint and the ability to vend up to 90+ ten lb. bags of ice daily, the IM600XL is a great solution for retailers looking to get high production out of a small machine model. Like all of their machine models, the IM600XL can also be equipped with a water vending station allowing you to offer purified reverse osmosis water. The unit can also be equipped with a credit card reader, heater and LED lights.

IM1500

For big production requirements where space is limited, the IM1500 is the go-to machine for retailers.

With a 1500lb ice storage bin, the IM1500 can be equipped with 1 or 2 ice makers providing retailers the ability to sell 200+ 10lb bags of ice every day. While the IM1500 is very productive, it is only 6’x 8’ in size, perfect for setting along-side the building or out front by the air/ vac. The IM1500 offers a high quality lexan finish that is easy to clean with a very bright LED light package for safe nighttime vending. The unit can be equipped with heaters, a credit card reader and a water vending station that allows owners to also offer purified water all in one machine.

Since it’s inception in 2019, the IM1500 has become Kooler Ice’s most popular machine providing retailers with the perfect blend in production, price and performance!

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Kretek International Kretek International is America’s top importer, marketer, and distributor of specialty tobacco products.

For over 36 years, Kretek has set the standard for quality and innovation in the specialty tobacco market. With a portfolio of top brands, loyal customers, and keen insights on consumer trends, Kretek has built a strong network of relationships across the U.S. and Canada.

DJARUM Prominently positioned in the Kretek product portfolio, Djarum cigars continue their standout status in distribution channels, with over 215 million sticks sold in more than 100,000 retail stores over the past 12 months. Djarum is a go-to brand for cigar smokers who earn more and spend more in your stores. Proudly stock and sell Djarum. The “must have” brand for your packaged cigar section.

CUBAN ROUNDS Cuban Rounds, a Kretek top performer, is experiencing exponential growth in popularity and distribution. Offering exceptional quality and value to retailers and consumers, these traditional premium cigars are handmade and rolled Old Havana style for smoothness and aged flavor.

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HIGH TEA The Evolution of Rolling has arrived! Enhance your customer’s blunt wrap experience without the nicotine buzz of a tobacco wrap.

Kretek is proud to bring you High Tea Wraps, a hemp-free, nontobacco, nicotine-free herbal wrap that delights the senses. High Tea Herbal Wraps are offered in 8 exciting flavors, and come with 5 wraps per pouch, and 25 pouches per carton. Made in Brazil from Mate tea, Chamomile tea, and Cacao.

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Krispy Krunchy Foods Established in 1989, Krispy Krunchy Chicken® is the fastest-growing premium c-store based quickservice restaurant (QSR) concept in the country with approximately 2,700 retail locations in 48 states.

Krispy Krunchy® features Cajunstyle chicken, which is infused with Krispy Krunchy’s® proprietary marinade, and fried in zero transfat oil, along with signature sides and delicious honey butter biscuits.

Krispy Krunchy Chicken® is always…

Freshly Made. Perfectly Cajun.

Krispy Krunchy Foods P: 318.483.4343 E: info@krispykrunchy.com www.KrispyKrunchy.com

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KRISPY KRUNCHY CHICKEN is one of the largest branded convenience store foodservice programs in the United States. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Louisiana, KKC partners with retail operators, primarily within convenience stores, to provide a branded QSR-style foodservice offering in a flexible format. The Krispy Krunchy menu features proprietary Cajun fried chicken and an assortment of signature sides. Over its 32 year history, KKC has grown to serve customers in 48 states.

KRISPY KRUNCHY FOODS, LLC announces another record-breaking year in 2021, adding more than 350 new locations to its growing family of over 2,600 stores within its branded fried chicken program. Also, this year, Krispy Krunchy received a strategic growth investment from Main Post Partners, a leading private equity investment firm with deep experience partnering with iconic brands and multi-location foodservice platforms. The substantial opportunity to further unlock the brand’s potential and grow awareness of Krispy Krunchy’s craveable, convenient products is unlimited, so now is the time to partner with the fastest growing c-store foodservice concept in the country! For more information on partnering with Krispy Krunchy Chicken®, visit krispykrunchy.com/partnering or contact info@krispykrunchy.com.

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Lindt – Premium Chocolate, Exceptional Taste Lindt & Sprüngli has been enchanting the world with chocolate for over 175 years. The traditional Swiss company with its roots in Zurich is a global leader in the premium chocolate sector.

Today, Lindt & Sprüngli produces quality chocolates at its 11 factories in Europe and the USA. With more than 13,500 employees, the Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported sales of over $4.0 Billion in 2020.

Lindt & Sprüngli (USA), Inc is headquartered in Stratham, NH, home to both the corporate team and US manufacturing.

Lindt & Sprüngli (USA), Inc. One Fine Chocolate Place Stratham, NH 03885 www.lindt.com

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broad portfolio of premium chocolate brands including LINDOR, EXCELLENCE, CLASSIC RECIPE and GOLD BUNNY. Lindt chocolate embodies the passion and expert craftsmanship of Lindt Master Chocolatiers for a luscious and rewarding chocolate experience.

Experience the ultimate chocolate indulgence with irresistibly smooth Lindt LINDOR Chocolate Truffles. Whether celebrating with colleagues, relaxing with family or savoring time to yourself, these fine Lindt LINDOR Truffles are an elegant accompaniment to all of life’s little moments. Available in variety of flavors. Made to Melt You. Anytime. Anywhere.

The Lindt LINDOR Chocolate Truffle Bar is perfect as a midday treat, special indulgence for yourself or a gift for someone special. Inspired by Lindt LINDOR chocolate truffles, this chocolate bar features a smooth, melting center guaranteed to melt the heart of every chocolate connoisseur. Available in Milk and Caramel varieties.

Indulge in the smooth, creamy taste of our NEW Lindt CLASSIC RECIPE Whole Hazelnut Milk Chocolate Bar. Expertly crafted with whole hazelnuts, toasted to perfection, surrounded by smooth hazelnut creme and enrobed with exceptionally creamy milk chocolate. Made with the finest ingredients, this hazelnut chocolate stick is a great snack for any chocolate lover. Available in an 18 ct PDQ and 36ct counter unit/ wing display.

Lindt USA is committed to offering our portfolio of products to the convenience channel across the US via direct shipment to warehouse or through our partner distributors.

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High quality shouldn’t mean a higher price tag. That’s why Eagle 20’s is the

#1 VALUE PRICED CIGARETTE BRAND IN THE COUNTRY FOR THE THIRD YEAR RUNNING.* With Eagle 20’s, your customers can feel good about a great product at the right price.

Join more than 80,000 retailers and grow your business today.

Call 1-877-415-4100 to order, or contact your LVB rep today.

Liggett Vector Brands is the exclusive sales, marketing and distribution agent for Liggett Group and Vector Tobacco. © 2022 Vector Tobacco MSA Participant *Based on YTD December 2020 MSAi retail shipment data: value priced category includes all brands with manufacturing list price of $35 per carton or less.

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Liquid Barcodes Liquid Barcodes is a leading global loyalty and digital marketing technology company specializing in the convenience store and foodservice industries.

Our proprietary cloud-based technology platform allows retailers to create and manage their digital marketing campaigns with a proprietary process we call the “customer connection cycle” to engage, promote and reward customers’ activities in real-time across digital and media channels.

Liquid Barcodes 2345 Yale Street, 1st FL, Palo Alto, CA 94306 United States Ph: +1-703-745-7795 E: Saurabh.swarup@liquidbarcodes.com www.liquidbarcodes.com

WE POSITION YOU TO BE THE LEADER IN THE INDUSTRY

We have developed the most advanced loyalty and digital marketing technology platform specifically for convenience store and foodservice retailers globally.

THE FUTURE OF LOYALTY IS ENGAGING Rewards help you build a strong foundation for your loyalty program. Reward your customer’s loyalty with points or stamps – or both. Your loyalty member can earn points per $ spent, by purchasing specific products, by visits, and by behavioral actions you want to encourage, such as referring a friend.

Retailers use our self-service dashboard to create and manage loyalty driven marketing campaigns that increase purchases with their existing customers, as well as effectively target and acquire new customers through partners or paid media channels.

THE FUTURE OF LOYALTY IS CONVENIENT Subscription ensures recurring revenue by recruiting returning, highvalue customers for your convenience retail store. By buying a subscription to coffee or carwash, you make these regular purchases as convenient as possible for your customer.

When buying a monthly subscription in the app, your consumer can skip the line: Quick and easy – the ultimate convenience. This allows you to simplify your operation and handle peak hours more smoothly.

THE FUTURE OF LOYALTY IS FUN One core component of live loyalty is Gamification. We have gamified branding, loyalty and promotions. We believe this approach is essential in order to get customers’ attention and ultimately truly engage them with repeatable actions thereby winning their loyalty.

Our Gamification product contains a range of features, such as Scratch card, Wheel of fortune, Slot machine, and Quiz. The games are usually set to be played daily, so the consumer has your brand in the palm of their hand every day.

THE FUTURE OF LOYALTY IS INTELLIGENT By utilizing customer data, Machine Learning can help you understand your customers and personalize how you connect with them – ensuring optimal relevance and timing for your offers and communication.

Tap into the endless opportunities our AI provides to increase the lifetime value of your loyalty members and subscribers and optimize your customer connection cycle.

THE FUTURE OF LOYALTY STARTS HERE! From planning an engaging reward program to unlocking the power of subscription on your best-selling products, we are here to help. Let us be your partner in the journey of elevating the customer experience and growing your brand. Visit www.liquidbarcodes.com today to get started!

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LK Packaging A company of bright and dedicated professionals, LK® Packaging provides stock and custom solutions through an efficient supply chain, including the right films, bags, containers and more, all designed for discerning buyers, merchandisers and category managers who serve food processing, food retail and food service businesses.

Since 1968, LK has partnered with distributors and end users from its offices and distribution centers in eight major-market locations across the United States.

LK Packaging Los Angeles | San Francisco | Seattle Dallas | Denver | Chicago Philadelphia | Atlanta Ph: 800.809.8393 www.LKpkg.com

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RIGHT PACKAGING, RIGHT PROFITS

The evolving role of packaging has gone well beyond serving traditional needs. Finding the right packaging to address modern demands for food prep, convenience, and overall versatility can be daunting. A reliable supplier is good to have on speed dial.

And a reliable resource for packaging that can actually help you grow business is not as hard to find as you might imagine.

At LK® Packaging, we understand that outstanding product innovation only matters if it bolsters efficiency and boosts revenue. That’s why the people at LK analyze every potential impact the right products can have on a business before building a partnership and offering a tailored packaging program – becoming a reliable resource for performance packaging.

PERFORMANCE PACKAGING Much more than the bin liners and zipper bags in the back of house, which LK also has on hand and in abundance, the consumer-facing food packaging is a tangible component of an operator’s service. Bags and containers that present your products in an attractive way begin making connections and delivering important messages about a brand’s relationship with its consumers from the moment they’re put in the case filled with product. That initial attraction is only the beginning, because while packaging carries a great story, consumers carry that story home. In fact, the packaging, combined with the perfect food product, is crucial to compelling a customer’s return.

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demands of consumers and businesses in food retail and food service environments must be optimized under some core principles of packaging performance, including protection, preservation, presentation and practicality. It takes real experts to create new, more efficient ways to put packaging to work, and help keep stores earning and customers returning.

ACCESSIBLE INNOVATION Offering both made-in-store or commissary packaging solutions, including bags, films, containers and more, LK can help you establish a program for a steady supply of manual or machine-ready packaging solutions.

LK’s outstanding solutions can help make you a stand-out, through packaging technology that gives you new abilities, like easy heat-seal production, high-speed wrapping, anti-microbial materials, extended shelf life, tamper-evident closures, sustainability, versatility, portability and always marketability.

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Loomis U.S. Loomis is a global leader in cuttingedge cash management products and solutions. Our business is built on trust and integrity, and our vision is to continually expand our offerings to find the right solutions for our retail customers so that they can cut costs, improve efficiency, boost profitability, and protect their cash.

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EVEN WITH THE AVAILABILITY of alternative forms of payment, convenience stores are still predominately cash-run businesses, with cash accounting for 60 percent of purchases. But having large amounts of cash on hand leaves businesses vulnerable to risks such as internal and external loss or theft. Additionally, outdated and manual cash handling processes are time-consuming and financially draining.

Fortunately, there’s SafePoint by Loomis—a complete cash management ecosystem that helps convenience stores streamline cash processes, increase security, and save money.

SafePoint combines cutting-edge smart safe and cash recycler technology, dedicated IT support, system monitoring, armored transport, and customer service to address every cash management need with ease.

The SafePoint Titan family of smart safes (the flagship Titan model, Titan C, and Titan X expansion peripherals, plus the newest Titan S and Titan Z models) are the most advanced and secure on the market and are built to accommodate the needs of any size business. Features like remote support, a user-friendly interface, and built-in tutorials make for seamless integration in a store environment, and minimal downtime for training.

The Titan R line of cash recyclers introduce a new wave of benefits for retail customers, allowing them to automate nearly all steps in their cash-handling processes. Gone are the days of spending hours in the cash room—with the Titan R, employees can spend more valuable time on the sales floor assisting customers. And with sizes ranging from under-counter options to large-scale options for large retail operations, the Titan R line is designed to suit businesses of any size, helping them maximize their ROI while closing the loop in their cash management process.

“The great thing about the SafePoint product line is that we’re truly able to offer our clients the right solution for any business situation,” says Lenny Evansek, senior vice president of national retail development for Loomis. “From low-value and lowrisk cash environments to those that need complete in-store automation CSTORE DECISIONS

around deposits and change order management—there are more than 60 different options available that can be used together with one common interface and platform.”

SafePoint customers also have total access to their cash data with Loomis Direct. This online customer portal features equipment management capabilities and provides complete visibility of and near-real-time access to account information, cash reporting, and tracking information, from pickup to delivery.

In addition to complete visibility, SafePoint customers also benefit from PlatformSync. PlatformSync is an API platform that is a direct link between the SafePoint smart safe or cash recycler and the convenience store’s back office departments. It records raw information from each safe, and then reports the store’s cash situation back to the brand in near-real time, along with other information, such as cash drops, courier events, coins and bills dispensed, and door events.

Convenience stores then have the flexibility to feed that information to any reporting system they choose for easy access to analytics, reconciliation, and cash discrepancy resolution.

Finally, when customers choose SafePoint, they gain access to Loomis’ industry expertise and cash management services portfolio, which includes secure armored transport, hundreds of provisional banking partnerships, and a dedicated national customer support team.

“SafePoint is a technology-driven onestop shop for our customers, and we strive to provide service that’s second to none,” says Moises Gonzalez, vice president of product development for SafePoint by Loomis. “It’s about becoming a partner for our customers and letting them know that we will always go above and beyond.” cstoredecisions.com

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Mako Networks Mako Networks is a leading network technology vendor with expertise in PCI DSS security, SASE SD-WAN connectivity and cloud management.

Our award-winning Mako System is a secure, managed networking solution designed specifically for distributed enterprises. With headquarters in the United States and presence in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, Mako Networks and its partners serve customers worldwide by streamlining and securing their networks, improving network performance and reliability, and shifting network management and reporting tools to the Cloud.

Mako Networks 1355 N McLean Blvd Elgin, IL 60123 Ph: +1 (888) 777-5413 www.makonetworks.com

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Upgrade Your C-store Network to the Mako System MAKO NETWORKS HELPS

C-store brands modernize their connectivity infrastructure to enhance security and reliability.

Upgrade to The Mako System to connect and manage from ten to 10,000+ C-store locations in a global, high-performance, carrierindependent network that is secure, reliable, scalable and cost-effective.

The Mako System provides simple, highly secure networks for distributed enterprises by integrating cloud management, SDWAN connectivity, cellular failover, high availability, next-gen firewalls, secure Wi-Fi, seamless VoIP and end-to-end PCI DSS certification in one easy-tomanage SASE solution with 24/7 support.

The Mako Central Management System (CMS) is a “single pane of glass” enterprise network management application available to authorized users at any time on any device with a web browser and an Internet connection.

Mako devices are exclusively managed via the Mako CMS, preventing accidental or malicious local misconfiguration. Types include security gateways with next-gen firewalls, onprem and virtual VPN concentrators, Wi-Fi 6 access points and managed switches with up to 48 ports.

Mako Networks is the only network management company in the world with a PCI DSS certification that is extensible to merchant networks. With a PCIcertified network and cloud-based PCI compliance tools, the Mako System offers you the easiest path to achieving and demonstrating PCI compliance.

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Contact us to schedule a demo and see why three of the top 12 Fortune 500 companies have chosen Mako Networks technology to boost security, reduce audit scope and simplify network creation and management.

KEY FEATURES • Designed specifically for distributed enterprises like C-store brands • End-to-end PCI DSS certified network secures all your retail locations • Easy, secure Mako VPN Cloud SD-WAN connects retail locations, offices, payment/loyalty vendor services and more • Integrated cellular failover for high availability, or use any combination of broadband carriers or connection types (Ethernet, cable, XDSL, etc.)

• Role-based cloud management and monitoring with MFA • Templated settings for simple deployment and easy maintenance • Advanced VLAN segmentation • PCI-certified Wi-Fi with guest analytics • Next-generation firewalls with IDS/IPS • Mako Voice VoIP service meets E911 regulations and can save you thousands of dollars • Data logging for alerts, reports and diagnostics • Automated software and firmware updates

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McLane Company, Inc. McLane Company, Inc. is one of the largest supply chain services leaders in the United States, providing grocery and foodservice solutions for convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores and chain restaurants. Through McLane Grocery and McLane Foodservice, McLane operates over 80 distribution centers and one of the nation’s largest private fleets. The company buys, sells and delivers more than 50,000 consumer products to nearly 110,000 locations across the U.S. Additionally, McLane provides alcoholic beverage distribution through its subsidiary, Empire Distributors, Inc. McLane is a wholly owned unit of Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE: BRK) and employs 20,000 teammates.

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McLANE IS YOUR supply chain advantage in action. Since 1894, McLane has made an unmatched investment in the profitability of our customers, whether they are single store operators, emerging multi-store operators, or large chains. With a powerful combination of retail supply chain and category experts, world-class infrastructure, nationwide buying power, and innovative technology services, we enable our customers to move beyond price-based competition and maximize their profitability.

NATIONWIDE BUYING POWER To effectively service nearly 110,000 retail locations, we work closely with thousands of manufacturers to offer the widest range of products to our customers. In fact, we are one of the largest worldwide purchasers of products in such key retail categories as tobacco, candy, and salty snacks.

This kind of buying power means that we can assist you in getting the best manufacturer buying brackets possible.

MERCHANDISING SOLUTIONS AND MARKET INSIGHTS A key advantage of working with McLane is the depth of our information resources and market insights. Our experienced category managers are ready to help with merchandising needs including inventory, pricing, category analysis, and product promotion. Solutions range from a 24x7 merchandising portal to an online (or mobile) virtual trade show, as well as center store profit-building programs, planogram services, and store resets.

Our extensive data warehouse provides objective sales data and market insights

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to determine the best product mix scenarios and identify key selling opportunities.

CONSUMER VALUE PRODUCTS (CVP) McLane’s private label products subsidiary, CVP, offers a wide range of high quality, low cost products with over 240 SKUs in all major categories. CVP was created with our customers and the conscious consumer in mind who want great value for a reasonable price.

Lower costs for consumers and higher margins for retailers are a true win-win opportunity.

FOODSERVICE-AT-RETAIL McLane Kitchen is a solution developed for c-stores that want to take advantage of the growing foodservice-at-retail opportunity. It offers easyto-implement turnkey solutions as well as comprehensive, custom solutions to generate optimum sales and profits for retailers. McLane Kitchen also encompasses the Fresh Produce+ program that provides fresh produce, cut fruit, snack trays, and produce racks to c-stores, regardless of location.

TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS McLane’s technology solutions are designed to help customers buy better, sell smarter, and profit more.

Grocery retailers have the never-ending challenge of dealing with thousands of SKUs, dozens of technology applications and various front and back office systems. Fortunately, our dedicated team of IT professionals is ready to help. Not only do we provide a broad range of custom applications, but we also help ensure that they integrate with major enterprise applications and POS hardware systems. cstoredecisions.com

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LULA DELIVERY

WE POWER DELIVERY FOR CONVENIENCE STORES DO YOU DELIVER?

By 2023, nearly 60 million people will use a food delivery app in the U.S. With so many customers shopping for convenience goods online, it’s important for you to offer delivery from your store, too.

EASY ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT

All incoming orders from multiple delivery apps will appear on just one tablet provided by Lula, so accepting online orders is simple.

At Lula, we’re inspired by a single goal: empowering every store to deliver locally.

Lula provides delivery solutions for convenience stores, pharmacies, and brands that do not have a secondary sales channel, offering the first multi-vendor 30-minute delivery platform with 0% commission delivery.

WHAT IS LULA?

When you partner with Lula, you can reach thousands of additional local shoppers by selling your products through 5+ online delivery apps.

0% COMMISSION Because of our partnerships with existing delivery platforms, we also eliminate the 15% to 30% in fees that other services charge you.

WHAT WE DO FOR YOU

We set up your inventory online and make your items available to shoppers across Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates, and other apps.

Lula also helps you to manage inventory realtime, track monthly earnings, quickly update store information, and more.

Sell an additional $1,000 to $5,000 in monthly deliveries when you partner with Lula.

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MDI Worldwide MDI Worldwide is an industryleading company with extensive experience designing and producing custom display solutions, merchandisers, fixtures, and cuttingedge illuminated signage for convenience stores and petroleum stations.

Our products include pump toppers, bollard sign systems, WindMaster® curb sign stands, window mounted PosterGrip® frames and lit signs, column cladding and valances.

We collaborate with you so your customers buy something for the road.

COLUMN CLADDING, VALANCES, AND PUMP TOPPERS: • Steer customers to your fuel and store • Enhance structural elements with custom graphics • Add brand recognition to columns and dispensers • Promote programs with interchangeable signage

BOLLARD SIGN SYSTEMS: • Feature front-loading frames for simple changeouts • Include clear overlays for weather protection • Mount cleanly to walls, poles or bollards

MDI Worldwide 38271 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48331 P: 1.800.228.8925 W: www.mdiworldwide.com

WINDMASTER® CURB SIGNS: • Draw and move customers from pump to store • Feature durable legs or robust rolling bases • Boast best-in-industry wind resistance • Includes frames with mitered or rounded corners

WINDOW MOUNTED POSTERGRIP® FRAMES: • Front-loading frames mounted directly to the glass • Replace static cling graphics inside and out • Reduce average changeout time from 3 hours to 10 minutes

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Modern Store Equipment Over 60 years ago, the Dunigan family founded Modern Store Equipment. Now in their second generation of leadership, they continue to design and build profitable store interiors for category leaders. Among their clients are the nation’s largest liquor chain, most of the nation’s top 10 liquor chains, and many other successful independents.

Their expertise in the beer & spirits industry gives them a unique advantage in c-store design.

Modern Store Equipment Ph: 877.532.8433 Fax: 609.543.9492 E: cstore@modernstoreequipment.com W: modernstoreonline.com

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has developed a unique system of fixtures specifically for c-stores: MOCO Modular C-Store System.

This extensive line offers you a truly custom look at an affordable massproduced price. And everything is built in the USA. MOCO units can be ordered for self-install or you can trust Modern Store to do everything. Their experienced team ships and installs across the Continental US. MOCO’s sleek units are designed in modular sections to mix and match to fit the size of your store and the scope of your project. All elements are durable and easy-to-clean so they’ll continue to look great for years. The interiors and exteriors are smooth, leaving nowhere for dirt to accumulate.

There are no ridges or welds where mold, germs and dirt hide. Doors and kicks can be easily removed for cleaning and service access. Every piece can handle heavy equipment without additional support.

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Coffee & Beverage Prep Islands and Wall Stations are available in a wide array of sizes. Self-Serve Beverage Walls contain ample room for cup display and supplies storage. Checkout Counters are available with curved or angled corners, merchandising or storage fronts, and plenty of storage in back.

The Sandwich Prep & Prepared Food Counters are compact and easy-toclean. The Cigarette Merchandisers are sleek and easy-to-load.

To make it easy on you, Modern Store offers full turnkey fixtures packages.

As one of the largest distributors of walk-in coolers and shelving in the country they have unmatched buying power. They can coordinate your entire equipment package to remove the stress of coordinating multiple vendors for delivery and installation. In this era of quickly rising freight costs they also coordinate everything to arrive efficiently in fewer truckloads.

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National Carwash Solutions NCS is proud to offer the best brands to our customers. Our brands, the strongest in the industry, provide a solution for all car-washing needs. In addition to the best systems and equipment, we offer nationwide support from skilled technicians as well as a complete chemical line to complement your investment. Combined all together in our Partners In Profit program to give you the convenience of getting all your car wash solutions from a single company.

National Carwash Solutions 1500 SE 37th Street Grimes, IA 50111 Ph: 1.833.NCS.WASH https://www.ncswash.com/

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NATIONAL CARWASH SOLUTIONS is your one-stop-shop

for your convenience store car wash needs. We have what you need from the top equipment, vacuums, chemicals, and marketing.

Does your site need a customized solution? The MacNeil express tunnels can be customized to fit your site! Only have a small space, no problem. Add in marketing solutions from TSS, and we can elevate your customer’s experience at your wash to the next level. Rounding out the tunnel solutions is the chemistry that our CSI and Vehicle Care brands offer. We will help you find the right chemistry to get your car wash operating at peak performance.

If you have an In-Bay wash that needs refreshing, look no further than the Ryko SoftGloss MAXX5 or the Radius machines. Available in 2022 on all machines from Ryko is our connected solution. With the feature, wash owners will view wash counts and the wash packages while on a phone or computer!

Does your car wash site need a vacuum? The C-Vac has the reliability you know from NCS formatted to fit in the convenience store footprint. The C-Vac offers more power, better performance, and improved customer CSTORE DECISIONS

experience to bring customers back again and again. Each machine is equipped with a filter maintenance indicator light to let the operators know when the filter needs to be changed. With the longest motor lifespan in the industry, the C-Vac lasts 5-10 times longer than your traditional canister vacuums, approximately 5,000 hours or 3-5 years!

Look no further than NCS when looking at your chemical needs.

From Cleantouch to Lustra and Armor All, Blue Coral, and Rain-X, NCS has what you need to get the best wash for your location!

Working with NCS will ensure your wash will build a loyal repeat customer base to maximize your profits!

National Carwash Solutions is your one-stop shop for all your convenience store car wash needs!

To find out more about NCS or request someone from our sales team to set up a meeting, please contact us at ncswash.com today.

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National Retail Solutions (NRS) National Retail Solutions (NRS) is a leading USA provider of point of sale and credit card processing for independent gas stations and c-stores. NRS Petro (nrspetro. com) offers a unique, affordable program for gas stations; a gas pump-integrated POS system plus mess-free, no-renovations-required EMV-compliance to protect pumps from fraud, and NRS Pay credit card processing for the best payment acceptance value. The NRS Petro POS system also integrates with a money-saving EBT Unlimited! program (nrsebt.com) and eWIC (nrsewic.com). Through NRS Funding, a gas station owner can quickly and easily secure $2,500$500K+ cash advance to purchase a new POS, upgrade pumps for EMV, stock inventory or other uses.

NRS OPERATES A NATIONAL POINT OF SALE (POS)

network plus NRS Pay credit card processing for small and midsize independent retailers. Its NRS Petro program offers a pump-integrated POS that’s custom built for gas stations and c-stores, with durable hardware and powerful, user-friendly merchant software. It offers a total checkout POS and Pump-EMV-Compliance ecosystem for service stations, with sales, inventory and users tracking, remote management via app & web, its 1-touch Boss Revolution® portal, and a free, built-in customer loyalty program.

Optional Premium add-ons include Tobacco Scan Data, ID License Scanning, e-Commerce, Unlimited EBT, Employee Time Clock, Advanced Data, NRS’ patented POS Panic Alarm Button and more. NRS is a subsidiary of IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT).

National Retail Solutions (NRS) 520 BROAD STREET Newark, New Jersey 07102 www.nrspetro.com

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Naughty Chili/ Tres Picosos Tres Picosos was born in 2006 when a large Colorado retailer asked Jane and Shultz Hartgrove’s food company to produce a breakfast burrito. With authentic formulas from Mexican chefs, Tres Picosos was established and rapidly began servicing convenience retailers around the US. In 2011, Jane bought the brand from the family company and in 2021, in celebration of its 10-year anniversary, Tres Picosos received certification as a Woman Business Enterprise.

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BURRITOS ARE THE perfect convenience food: portable, wrapped, compact and flavorful!

Covering all dayparts, Mexican food is growing even more popular in the U.S., and for convenience and travel retailers, burritos on the go have una especial place with foodservice offerings. Unlike ordinary burrito brands, Tres Picosos burritos are handmade, hand-rolled, and hand-wrapped. With eco-friendly kraft paper packaging and street art-designed labeling, Tres Picosos burritos exemplify authenticity, just like abuela used to make.

“We’ve never compromised our high-quality ingredients and recipes,” said Jane Hartgrove, founder and owner. Still today, Tres Picosos doesn’t add fillers or stretchers. The brand uses its original 3-oz specially formulated hot-hold tortilla and pairs it with 5-oz of delicious fillings. “This tortilla-to-filling ratio differentiates Tres Picosos, because we always want to offer the customer better food.”

Customers today are more particular about the foods they eat, Hartgrove added. “There’s a place for lower-priced items, but younger generations place value on getting a high-quality burrito for the right price, not just a low price. And they’re adventurous with bold flavors.”

Tres Picosos burritos rock the hot case. Retailers frequently merchandise them in the open air cooler, and also heat a certain number per daypart to merchandise in the hot grab and go display.

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During the quarantine, Tres Picosos expanded with new flavors, rounding out the brand portfolio with three flavors for breakfast - Bacon, Sausage and Western Breakfast; and five for the rest of the day - Picadillo Beef, Pork Carnitas, Chicken Fajita, Taco Beef and Chipotle Chicken.

Tres Picosos burritos are available nationwide. In the coming year, the company will launch five flavors in generic flow-wrap packaging for retailers who want to label burritos with their store brand. Also on deck is a larger-sized offering under the company’s Mucho Muncho™ brand.

Hartgrove is excited about el futuro, and is a committed brand champion. “I love Mexican food and culture,” she says. “It’s impossible not to smile when you’re wearing a sombrero and eating a burrito delicioso.”

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Novamex We may not be perfect, but we strive to be our best in the way we know how, through our products: Jarritos, Mineragua, Sangría Señorial, and Mundet, which are made with natural flavors and real sugar. We not only export products, we export our culture to the world. Each unique taste is a delicious slice of our Mexican heritage.

“Be Super Good & Stay Unique” aren’t just words, they’re a philosophy that we proudly infuse into our business. ¡Salud!

JARRITOS IS SUPER GOOD!

Exclusive Mexican flavors made with natural flavors make Jarritos a delicious fruit flavored, caffeine-free soda that is the perfect complement to your Mexican fare and favorite dishes. Served in iconic glass bottles since 1950 and available in 12 natural fruit flavors (mandarin, tamarind, fruit punch, pineapple, lime, grapefruit, passion fruit, mango, guava, watermelon, strawberry, and Mexican cola). As Jarritos has grown over the years, we’ve always sourced as much fruit as possible from different Mexican regions. We even have our own mandarin groves in Yucatán.

Also, the Jarritos Family has a complete range of beverage options for your store: bottled beverages (available in 16 flavors), fountain beverages (available in 5 flavors) and frozen beverages (available in 5 flavors). The Hispanic population and purchasing power in the United States is growing very fast. Jarritos is the #1 Hispanic Soft Drink with a 74% market share! Our soft drinks will make the perfect addition to your store.

MINERAGUA: LIFE, WITH SPARKLE

500 W. Overland, Ste. 300 El Paso, TX 79901

Mineragua is a refreshing, crisp sparkling water that allows a guilt free sensation of freshness. The highest carbonated sparkling water out there.

Our sparkling water packs in natural fortifiers like potassium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, and sodium chloride.

This perfect blend of minerals gives Mineragua its effervescent flavor and serves as a daily dose of life, with sparkle!

Ph: 915-594-1618 www.novamex.com

STAY UNIQUE WITH SANGRÍA SEÑORIAL

Novamex

Established in Mexico in 1960 and in the U.S. market since 1987, Sangría Señorial is a sophisticated, upscale change of pace beverage. Its refreshing and unique, alcohol free, fruity Sangría flavor makes it an anytime, any occasion beverage treat.

MUNDET, THAT’S APPLEMAGIC!

A favorite among Mexico’s beverage culture since 1902, Mundet is the #1 Hispanic apple soft drink in Mexico and the United States. Made with real sugar and featured in its iconic glass bottle, your customers are sure to enjoy our unique apple offering. Also available in Green Apple Flavor. cstoredecisions.com

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Perfetti Van Melle IMAGINATION, TASTE & PASSION

Perfetti Van Melle is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and marketers of confectionery and chewing gum.

We’re always innovating and creating imaginative products and brands that are enjoyed in more than 150 countries around the world.

In the U.S., Perfetti Van Melle operates out of Erlanger, KY, where we proudly manufacture Airheads Bars and Airheads Xtremes Belts and Bites. We also package and distribute Mentos Gum and distribute Mentos Mints, Fruit-tella Soft Gummies and Chupa Chups.

Perfetti Van Melle www.perfettivanmelleus.com

IN 2021, PERFETTI Van Melle USA, Inc. took over U.S. distribution and marketing of the company’s fun, colorful and flavorful Chupa Chups Lollipops that already enjoy tremendous popularity around the globe. As the second largest Lollipop brand globally, Chupa Chups is excited to offer U.S. retailers new pack formats and most-loved flavors, including Cremosa Creamy Strawberry and Choco-Vanilla and fruit favorites like strawberry, orange, watermelon and more.

In addition to the delicious unique flavors, each Chupa Chups lollipop is like a piece of artwork, with its premium experience in wrapper design and shape. Many people already recognize the bright and happy Chupa Chups flower pattern package graphics, based on the iconic logo designed by famous Spanish artist Salvador Dalí.

In a short time, the Chupa Chups brand already ranks #8 among Total Lollipops on Amazon.com and is fast-growing in the U.S. Lollipops segment of the Non-Chocolate Candy category2. The U.S. is the top Lollipop market worldwide at 37% of total market value3.

We’re already seeing success with new retail customers listing Chupa Chups products, which is a testament to Chupa Chups’ rich heritage and truly global awareness. We’re happy to bring Chupa Chups lollipops to new consumers and have them fall in love with the taste and quality.

Chupa Chups are available now in the U.S. in a variety of formats including 25pc lay down bags with 2 great flavor assortments, a stand up bag featuring 240 mini Chupa Chups, and a 60pc drum display with an assortment of 5 of Chupa Chups ‘best of’ flavors. Consumers can find Chupa Chups, as well as other Perfetti Van Melle USA brands, on Amazon.com, select Walmart locations, regional retailers and convenience stores.

Source: Nielsen GT1, MAT ending DEC 2020 2 One Click Retail, Amazon last 52 Weeks ending May 16, 2021 3 IRI MULO+C Calendar Years 2016-2019, Latest 52 Weeks Ending 8/2/20

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Premier Manufacturing, Inc. Premier Manufacturing, Inc. distributes national brands such as Manitou®, Wildhorse®, 1839®, Shield®, 1st Class®, Ultra Buy®, Traffic® and Belmore Premium Cigars®. Premier brands are manufactured in North Carolina.

All of Premier’s products: cigarettes, RYO tobacco and cigarette tubes provide the adult age consumer with a high quality tobacco product at the very best value; plus they are guaranteed 100%.

Premier Manufacturing, Inc. 629 Cepi Drive Chesterfield, MO 63005 P: 800.272.8656 W: www.gopremier.com

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Manufacturing, that uses 100% fluecured tobacco and is made with only tobacco and water. Additionally, Manitou cigarettes are made in the U.S., from hand-picked tobacco from the upper part of the stalk, which provides the best flavor experience.

While additive-free cigarettes are not safer than traditional cigarettes, many consumers prefer them because they feel they taste better or are more enjoyable for other reasons.

For convenience store retailers, it’s important to offer an array of options for shoppers—both for those who have a favorite brand and for those who are looking for their new favorite.

The tobacco in Manitou retains its natural tannins that create the slightly sweet, mild taste and smell of smoked tobacco, and is higher in sugar with medium to high levels of nicotine, all of which contribute to a superior smoking experience. Best of all, Manitou cigarettes are available in six different varieties, each offering a different smoking experience. This not only ensures every smoker has the chance to find the best one for their preferences, but also means interested

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adult smokers can try a variety before choosing their favorite.

Premier also manufactures and distributes roll-your-own tobacco, pipe tobacco, premium cigars, and cigarette tubes. Premier Manufacturing offers other brands such as Wildhorse®, 1839®, 1st Class®, Shield®, Traffic®, Ultra Buy® and Belmore Premium Cigars®.

More information on the company is available at GoPremier.com.

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PRICEVISION SMART LED PRICE SIGN SYSTEM

PriceVision, Inc. PriceVision, Inc. is a leading LED price sign technology specialist with the primary focus of addressing the requirements of the Petroleum Retail and Convenience Store industries. With operations located in Carrollton, Texas, PriceVision has been an industry leader in LED price signs for over 20 years. Recognized for originating change in both technology and the market structure of fuel price signs and control systems, innovation is our way of life! PriceVision was the FIRST to introduce LED price signs to the fuel retail industry and will continue to deliver industry leading solutions using the most advanced technology to meet present and future requirements.

PriceVision, Inc. 1505 Wallace Dr. Suite 140 Carrollton, Texas 75006 P: 972.770.0000 E: sales@PriceVision.com www.PriceVision.com

PRICEVISION’S NEXT GENERATION LED fuel price signs takes digital fuel price signage to the next level. Designed to light up your bottom line, these systems will give you peace of mind and provide the best overall value for now and well into the future. Featuring the industry’s most advanced SMD technology and design standards, PriceVision systems are literally Smarter, technically Brighter, and economically Better.

PRICEVISION SMART DIGITS® PriceVision Smart Digits® set the highest standard for performance and durability. The smart digits’ brilliance extends beyond their luminescence.

Each digit operates independently and is equipped with built-in intelligence to verify the performance of each one of its LEDs. PriceVision Smart Digits® incorporate impactful high-definition digit fonts approved by all major fuel brands.

EASE OF INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIVITY The PriceVision Integrated Plug-andPlay Smart Port® hub simplifies sign installations and support. The smart port enables intuitive, faster, easier installation and more reliable operation.

PriceVision offers signage mounting solutions to match every sign type and image requirement.

EXTENSIVE END-TO-END FUEL PRICING MANAGEMENT

PriceVision is the leader in Centralized Fuel Pricing Management. PV Fuel Pricing is a subscription-based Mobile/Desktop application which allows Fuel Pricing Managers and Operators to remotely push prices and confirm the integrity of the Fuel Pricing System from POS to Price Signs and Dispensers. PV Fuel Pricing is the latest generation of SMART technology developed by PriceVision.

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SMART REMOTE MONITORING AND SUPPORT PriceVision’s remote price sign monitoring and diagnostics ensure your price signs are always fully functional. If needed,assessment for corrective service is performed remotely minimizing travel and site visits.

PriceVision’s real-time site information offers the ultimate control solution for centralized fuel pricing operations.

RESPONSIVE SERVICE AND SUPPORT Our products are backed up with a fast and efficient, customer-oriented help desk and technical support team.

We offer 24/7 support and next day parts availability. We offer warranty coverage up to 5 years for parts and field labor.

DOMESTIC PRODUCTION, FAST AND FLEXIBLE DELIVERY PriceVision products are proudly produced in the USA. We offer fast and efficient product delivery to meet your timeline requirements.

SEE PRICEVISION FOR YOURSELF Contact us today to learn more about how PriceVision’s advanced price displays and management systems can take your convenience store or fuel retailing operations to the next level. cstoredecisions.com

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Primary Colors Corporation

Primary Colors Delivers Sweets and Treats Featuring All Your Favorite Characters

Located in Ashland, Ohio, Primary Colors Design Corp makes snack time fun! For over a decade, we’ve delivered sweets and treats featuring kids’ favorite characters, including Disney, Nickelodeon, Hasbro, Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig, Squishmallow and many more.

TODAY’S TREND-SAVVY CONSUMERS like to stay ahead of

Having in-house product development, art, logistics, sales and customer service teams, Primary Colors is committed to building retailer relationships that will grow into long lasting partnerships. We look forward to welcoming you into the family!

the fun curve. When it comes to their kids, that means inviting the hottest characters into everyday activities, including snack time. From Disney, Nickelodeon, Hasbro, Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig, Squishmallow and many more, Primary Colors brings everyone’s favorite entertainment brands to life in the form of fun delicious products the whole family can enjoy.

Our trusted brands are carried by the most recognizable names in grocery, convenience, specialty, mass, and department stores nationwide. Offering a product portfolio ranging from Cookies, Lollipops, Gummy, Marshmallow, and many more with retails from $1.99 up to $19.99 we have something for every retailer, occasion, or season.

Join us in keeping snack time FUN!!

Primary Colors Corporation 1191 Commerce Parkway Ashland, Ohio 44805

Learn how to join top convenience retailers in reaching today’s consumers with the trendiest characters and brands.

Ph: (419) 903-0403 Email: sales@primarycolorscorp.com www.primarycolorscorp.com www.crazymonkey.com

Crazy Monkey Granola Bites

PJ MASKS and PEPPA PIG TM & © 2022 Hasbro. © Disney

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12 incredibly delicious flavors are available in 7.5oz resealable and 2oz single serve bags. Unlike loose granola, these bite sized pieces are great for in-the-car or on-the-go CSTORE DECISIONS

snacks as well as breakfasts and desserts.

They offer 17g of whole grains per serving and are made with ingredients that are easily recognizable and found in your pantry. With customer comments like “The best granola I’ve ever had”, Crazy Monkey has transformed granola forever.

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ProAmpac ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with a comprehensive product offering, providing creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and awardwinning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. ProAmpac’s approach to sustainability – ProActive Sustainability® – provides innovative sustainable flexible packaging products to help our customers achieve their sustainability goals.

Visit ProAmpac.com to learn more.

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consumers a wide range of fresh food options that are easy to grab and enjoy on the go. However, consumers are looking for package options that keep food fresh, and are easy to eat from, heat, and carry. In addition, packaging sustainability is becoming a critical buying criterion.

To keep in pace with convenient consumption and sustainability, convenience stores should strive to offer easily recyclable packaging options to reduce package waste to landfill. In addition, modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) offers the ability to extend product freshness to minimize food waste to landfill.

Filling the market gap for convenient, productelevating and sustainable packaging are ProAmpac’s fresh-food-to-go solutions.

EASY TO USE The hallmark of fresh food on-thego should be easy-to-use packaging.

ProAmpac’s packaging allows consumers to easily open, handle, and enjoy without food mess. Their HandRap™ offerings for hot and cold foods allow consumers to open the package while using the carton board sleeve to hold the product, protecting hands from hot food and reducing risk of getting food onto clothes. Next their RapTray™ includes an easy open solution and offers a neat food container for consumers. In addition to being easy-to-use, ProAmpac’s fresh-food-to-go solutions maintain freshness while also making a strong brand statement on shelves. The CSTORE DECISIONS

ability to direct print on packaging helps to create a cohesive product presentation and reduces the need for additional labels or branding sleeves.

MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE (MAP) TECHNOLOGY ProAmpac’s MAP packaging extends the shelf-life of fresh food in a sleek and unified design with various customization options. With the world’s first hermetically sealed carton food tray, ProAmpac’s MAP packaging can be used in upstream food production, through the supply chain, and used by the end consumer.

The MAP technology can keep food fresh for up to 30 days (subject to trial) and is available in trays and sandwich wedge formats.

WIDELY RECYCLABLE IN CURBSIDE PAPER STREAMS Each product in ProAmpac’s fresh-food-to-go portfolio strives to remove avoidable plastics; use the least amount packaging possible; and be widely recyclable in curbside paper streams. By weight, the largest component of ProAmpac’s fresh-foodto-go packaging is paperboard from certified well-managed forests.

By combining packaging performance with sustainable innovation, ProAmpac’s fresh-food-togo packaging products help retailers offer consumers convenient and recyclable solutions that reduce food and packaging waste.

Learn more about ProAmpac’s Fresh-Food-To-Go packaging line at proampac.com/fresh-food-togo/ or contact us at marketing@ proampac.com. cstoredecisions.com

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Procter & Gamble Making every day more than ordinary Our brands are trusted in millions of living rooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and bathrooms—and have been passed down from generation to generation. Over the course of 181 years, they’ve challenged convention, led innovation, and helped shape culture. But no matter how much we grow, we always keep ourselves grounded in our deep-rooted purpose, values, and principles.

We’ve done it for over 66,000 days, and we don’t plan on stopping anytime soon.

Procter & Gamble Company Visit www.pgconvenience.com for more information

VICKS DAYQUIL AND NYQUIL SINGLE DOSE- 1 OZ.

Stock new 1 Dose Liquid DayQuil and NyQuil. Order a pegboard display today!

Make space in your immediate consumption section for the new single dose DayQuil/NyQuil bottles.

Designed for the convenience shopper who prefers liquid on the go, this hot new product is the only single dose liquid in cold & flu.

Eliminates consumer concerns of product expiration with an expected margin range of 35% to 50%.

VICKS NYQUIL SINGLE DOSE- 1 OZ.

Same formula as Large size Nyquil Severe in a 1 oz., Single Dose.

NyQuil™ SEVERE delivers maximum symptom-fighting ingredients to relieve your ugliest, nastiest, roughest, toughest cold symptoms at night*.

TEMPORARILY RELIEVES COMMON COLD/FLU SYMPTOMS:

• Nasal congestion • Sinus congestion & pressure • Cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation • Cough to help you sleep • Minor aches & pains • Headache • Fever • Sore throat • Runny nose & sneezing • Reduces swelling of nasal passages • Temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose • Promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage

VICKS DAYQUIL SINGLE DOSE- 1 OZ.

Same formula as Large size Dayquil Severe in a 1 oz., single dose.

DayQuil™ SEVERE Cold & Flu Relief delivers maximum symptom-fighting ingredients to relieve your worst cold symptoms.* TEMPORARILY RELIEVES COMMON COLD/FLU SYMPTOMS:

• Nasal congestion • Sinus congestion & pressure • Cough due to minor throat & bronchial irritation

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• Cough to help you sleep • Minor aches & pains • Headache • Fever • Sore throat • Runny nose & sneezing • Reduces swelling of nasal passages • Temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose • Promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage • Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive VICKS VAPOCOOL SEVERE DROPS

We build brands whose efficacy is backed by clear, clinically supported data and are manufactured to the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance.

We are committed to developing technologies that will step change category growth long term. We are investing in innovation comprised of new product forms as well as active ingredients that deliver faster, longer, better consumer benefits.

• FROM THE MAKERS OF VICKS: the world’s #1 selling cough & cold brand.

• COOLING RELIEF with a powerful rush of Vicks Vapors to soothe your sore throat.

• MAXIMUM-STRENGTH RELIEF: a powerful rush of Vicks Vapors with 33% more medicine.

• A TRUSTED CHOICE in Drops for over 85 Years.

• WINTER FROST Flavored Oral Anesthetic.

Trusted Vicks Vapors in a powerful drop! Vicks VapoCOOL SEVERE Medicated Drops with 33% more medicine* deliver a powerful rush of Vicks Vapors to soothe your worst sore throat for maximum-strength relief.

*Among OTC Cold & Flu medicine

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Republic Brands The world’s leading rolling company, Republic Brands offers the largest and iconic brand portfolio in roll-your-own and make-your-own products including JOB®, OCB®, e-z wider®, TOP®, Largo®, “Bull” Durham®, DRUM®, Gambler®, and Premier® brands.

With a 200-year-old legacy, the family-owned, vertically-integrated company known for product innovations such as sustainable bamboo, rice, hemp and flax fiber papers and cones, natural acacia gum and internationally recognized ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 and GMP standards. Republic Brands offers the best experience from “Plant To Puff” by combining oldworld artisan quality with modern sensibilities.

Republic Brands

2301 Ravine Way Glenview, IL 60025

MAIN 847-832-9700 REP & ORDER INFO: 800-288-8888 www.republicbrands.com TWITTER @republicbrands INSTAGRAM @rollwithrepublic

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GET AHEAD OF Growth in RollYour-Own with Republic Brands.

Republic Tobacco is now Republic Brands, the world’s leading rolling company. Why the name change?

Republic Brands changed our name to better represent our wider portfolio leadership in the MYO and RYO categories. Our research shows us that adult consumers want more choices, and they’re increasingly seeking them from the convenience channel. With brands like OCB®, JOB®, e-z wider®, TOP®, Gambler®, Premier®, and more – Republic Brands provides sales-driving solutions in traditional and alternative markets that today’s 21+ consumers are actively shopping.

“The historic category shift we are now experiencing in the United States opens valuable growth opportunities and the ability to connect with consumers in new ways.” said President and Chief Marketing Officer Paul Marobella, who was appointed to his role in 2021. “This exciting

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new era in RYO and MYO is a growth opportunity for c-stores across the United States, which offers a unique one-stop-shop opportunity by offering the products consumers want – where and when it’s more convenient for them to shop.”

As a vertically integrated manufacturer, Republic Brands leverages its “Plant To Puff” supply chain with factories and paper mills upheld by ISO and GMP standards of sustainability, ethics and environmental responsibility to meet rising demand for RYO and MYO paper and accessories. Plant To Puff ensures this portfolio of brands reaches into a greener world with products that are contemporary, smart, and sustainable.

Building on its legacy of making and marketing OCB®, JOB® and e-z wider® plus RYO/MYO mainstays TOP®, Gambler®, and Premier®, Republic Brands is poised to lead the ongoing transformation in rolling products, accessories, and merchandise. cstoredecisions.com

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Royston Group Royston Group brings together a collection of industry leaders to enhance your brand and increase sales. Royston provides modular fixtures and kiosks designed specifically to get the most out of your square footage. Southern CaseArts brings innovative designs to all your refrigerated case needs.

And SignResource will draw customers into your store with vibrant signage and graphics.

ONE COMPANY - THREE INDUSTRY LEADERS ROYSTON GROUP PROVIDES

everything you need to make your store stand out from the competition, inside and out. We can design, build, install, and maintain dynamic environments created to drive greater sales.

Whether you need customized solutions or standard catalog elements, we deliver coast-to-coast.

Royston Group ROYSTON GROUP PROVIDES

One Pickroy Rd Jasper, GA 30143

innovative ways to address challenges facing c-store owners.

Interactive and digital signage kiosks add convenience, not just for customers but for your employees. Kiosks can be utilized for digital signage providing targeted ads, self-checkout to help expedite customer purchases, contactless food orders, and HR functions such as applications, employee time clock, employee handbook, etc. The possibilities are endless!

P: 800.334.1766 E: info@royston-group.com W: www.royston-group.com

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S. Abraham & Sons, Inc. S. Abraham & Sons, Inc., together with its parent company, Imperial Trading Company is a full-line distributor serving the grocery, tobacco, candy, general merchandise, and food service needs of convenience retailers in seventeen states spanning from the Gulf of Mexico to the Canada border. Quality, Value and Service are the basic principles which have helped SAS attain its leadership position in the distribution industry. We continue to build upon these principles to help our customers achieve success. As a full-service supplier, our energies are directed to providing each retailer with the tools to build a flourishing and profitable business.

S. Abraham & Sons, Inc. 4001 Three Mile Rd NW Grand Rapids, MI 49501 P: 800.477.5455 W: www.sasinc.com

SOLUTIONS TO THE CONSOLIDATION OF VENDORS We have many programs and over 12,000 products that can be utilized to eliminate many DSD vendors, saving time and money.

SOLUTIONS TO FRESH, QUALITY PRODUCTS We offer several new and innovative programs that provide a variety of fresh food products.

SOLUTIONS TO MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS With numerous tools available, we give the retailer the opportunity to buy, sell, promote, and profit in every market, every day, for every season.

SOLUTIONS TO TECHNOLOGY Our customers have the opportunity to utilize an ordering app that can be downloaded on a tablet or cell phone. This allows the retailer the ability to efficiently order, track purchase history, view available promotions, electronically check-in invoices, and access a web portal to gather key store data, enabling the retailer to increase productivity and profitability. Another solution is a Customer Portal, providing online access to invoice document retrieval, retail price changes, item maintenance and general communications.

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Stretching from the Canadian Border to the Gulf Of Mexico

PO Box 1768 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-1768 P: 800-477-5455

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Safecid Corporation Safecid Corporation is the leading innovator of “powerful yet safe” cleaning chemicals. Safecid products are patented, safe, and synthetic. Nothing else on the market has the strength of Safecid products along with a 0-0-0 hazmat safety rating. Our products will not burn the skin, harm eye tissue or lungs.

Safecid products are used by restaurants, breweries, beer line cleaners, grocery stores, hood cleaners, grill cleaners, military, hotels, and water parks. Safecid products are safe for people and the environment without sacrificing cleaning power.

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the answer to your toughest cleaning challenges. Take cleaning to a whole new level of STRENGTH and SAFETY. The power of Safecid saves scrub time, which saves money. The safety of Safecid protects your employees from dangerous chemicals, chemical burns and noxious fumes.

DIESEL FUEL RESIDUE REMOVER Tired of your diesel and gas pumps looking like this? Make your fuel islands shine! Deezy Diesel & Fuel Residue Remover is a powerful product that easily cleans your diesel fuel and gas pumps, tanks, hoses, nozzles, and concrete. Deezy is easy to use, highly effective, and safe for your employees. The best part? It’s as easy as spray, pause, and rinse clean with water.

Safecid Corporation 864 West Street Watertown, WI 53094 P: 800.407.1173 F: 262.565.2291 W: www.safecid-c-stores.com

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KITCHEN DEGREASER Safecid Degreaser is a multipurpose kitchen cleaner that cleans and degreases cookware and kitchen surfaces. Designed to use in ovens, pizza ovens and microwaves, grills and grill grates, stovetops, fryer surfaces and surrounding area (not a vat cleaner).

Safecid Degreaser beautifully shines stainless steel surfaces and sinks, and is great at cleaning coffee and tea stains from equipment in your coffee service area.

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No more soaking pots, pans and other hard to clean kitchen equipment overnight. Safecid Degreaser is odorless and does not leave cleaning cloths with an off-putting odor like the leading degreasers do.

Our customers experience a 1-4 hour per day reduction in cleaning times.

Manage your bottom line with effective cleaning products that save time.

TOILET & URINAL CLEANER

Clean bathrooms are an effective tactic for customer retention. Keep your toilets and urinals sparkling clean with Safecid Toilet & Urinal Cleaner, and say goodbye to toilet rust.

Safecid Toilet & Urinal Cleaner eliminates germs and odors and easily cleans calcium, scale, and rust from toilets and urinals. Save employee manhours with no scrubbing. Safecid Toilet & Urinal Cleaner is an excellent solution to problem with water with high calcium and rust content.

No more scrubbing to remove rust and scale from your toilets. No more dangerous chemicals or noxious fumes that put your employees in harms’ way and jeopardize their health. Safecid Toilet & Urinal Cleaner is strong enough to easily remove urine stone from urinals and will not burn human skin or tissue.

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Sbarro Sbarro is the leading QSR brand in the impulse pizza category, best known for their Original XL New York slices since 1956.

Sbarro has grown from one Italian Salumeria in Brooklyn into a chain with more than 600 corporate and franchise restaurants in 24 countries. Sbarro operates in venues such as shopping centers, convenience stores, universities and transportation sites.

Contact us to find out more at https://franchise.sbarro.com/

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THE LEADING PIZZA-BY-THESLICE QSR brand has a fresh

approach to convenience. If your existing pizza concept has gone stale, or if you want to invest in an established brand for your c-store, Sbarro can add dough to your bottom line.

Sbarro’s not new to convenience— we’ve been serving handmade XL NY slices to customers on-the-go since 1956.

Our experience, economical business model, and position as the global QSR leader in the impulse pizza category, make c-stores a natural fit for Sbarro.

A FRESH APPROACH Foodservice is the fastest growing category in the c-store industry and produces the highest margins.

Sbarro not only optimizes the sales and profit potential within c-stores, it also attracts customers to your store for incremental fuel and retail purchases.

Sbarro’s appeal in “on-the-go” venues is due to our high-quality offerings. Our pizza is only made with fresh, handstretched dough, 100% whole milk mozzarella cheese and premium ingredients.

Our quality pizza and Stromboli generates strong sales and outstanding returns that will attract more customers to your stores.

So, fresh dough for them means more dough for you.

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OUTSIDE OF THE BOX APPROACH Sbarro doesn’t take a “one size fits all” approach. Instead, we customize menu offerings and site design to optimize sales and profit for our franchisees.

Menu recommendations vary based on site and market demand, including pizza, Stromboli, subs, Italian entrees, breakfast specialties and more.

Additionally, more than 60 years of experience in all types of venues allows us to get creative with location and site flexibility. Whether designing a 300 sq ft or 3,000 sq ft restaurant, our goal is the same—to provide a cost-effective, custom build that allows franchisees a quick ROI, store profitability, and menu variety to drive customer frequency.

Sbarro’s current global footprint in c-stores provides new franchisees with a turnkey program, and a new store opening process to meet fast opening deadlines.

It’s proven that concepts with high brand recognition draw more customers into the store.

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SHOPCO U.S.A. At SHOPCO U.S.A., we are dedicated to providing our customers with the best customer service experience possible. We take pride in our high-quality, versatile, and long-lasting retail merchandising systems which include; Metal Food Service Cabinets, Metal Sales Counters, Tobacco Fixtures, Gondola Systems, and other Specialty Fixtures.

Providing customers with the shortest lead time in the store fixture and shelving industry is just one of many elements contributing to our excellent customer service. It is this commitment to providing exemplary customer service, superior shelving and counter products, creative fixture design, and speedy lead times that have allowed SHOPCO U.S.A. to serve the C-Store industry for over 36 years. Come and Discover the SHOPCO Difference!

SALES COUNTER SYSTEM

The Sales Counter System is a unique component counter design.

Design your sales counter to fit your customer’s specific needs while improving the efficiency of your team members. Our Sales counters provide retailers with the ability to increase their merchandising space while maintaining a clean and organized feel at the checkout.

Increase your impulse sales with SHOPCO sales counters, available in Shop-Flex and 4D. METAL CABINET SYSTEM

SHOPCO U.S.A., Inc. Headquarters

7171 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N. Houston, TX 77040 Ph: 713.934.2900 Fx: 713.934.2929 www.shopcousa.com

SHOPCO U.S.A., Inc. offers a full line of all-metal cabinets with options such as prep, low prep, beverage, condiment, waste, and microwave units.

These cabinets are ideal for quickserve food service applications in convenience stores and restaurants.

Our CAD team will assist you in designing your foodservice application for your store.

GONDOLA SHELVING SYSTEM

The Gondola System comes in a variety of all-metal lengths, depths, and heights to meet all of your

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merchandising needs. Choose from metal, smooth, pegboard, slat wall, and mini-slat wall panels.

Traditional or curved gondolas are available in stock and ready to ship in Black, White, and Beige. SHOPCO gondolas are constructed for quality and are powder-coated with electrostatic technology to ensure longevity.

TOBACCO FIXTURES

Introducing the latest innovation for Tobacco Fixtures from SHOPCO U.S.A. This patent-pending design features an all Metal Frame based on SHOPCO’s award-winning component system, aluminum lighted header snap frame (with lift-up and retractable capability), aluminum LED/non-LED internal snap frame flip sign (non-spring movement for long life), innovative Flex-Tray for Moist, Vapor, Cigars, CBD, etc. (adjust to make your own fit), 10 Column standard spring loads per two-foot fixture (versus 9 Column spring loads in competitive offerings), and much more…..

SHOPCO’s new Tobacco Fixtures are designed for a 20 plus year service life!

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Our portfolio includes a variety of prepacked and bulk cooked meats, dairy, and frozen entrées including Franks, Sausages, Corn Dogs, Burritos, Hispanic Cheeses and Creams, Roller Grill and Hot Box Solutions, Deli Meats, and Plant-Based Alternative Proteins.

Sigma Foodservice USA Sigma Foodservice USA enables convenience stores and restaurants to serve their customer’s cravings with superior ingredients, business insights, and a collaborative approach to help their business thrive, now and long-term.

HOT SAUCE FLAVORED FRANKS

Perfect for roller grills, our hot sauce flavored pork and turkey hot dogs feature the tangy, smoky, spice of hot sauce.

They’re gluten free and contain no artificial flavors, colors, or ingredients. Our 3.2 oz. premium pork and turkey hot dog is perfect for vendors or concessionaires, with 25 hot dogs per package and 50 hot dogs per case.

Apart of a global food company, we work to help local and national restaurants and convenience stores grow their business through innovative foods, quality ingredients, and solutions that lead to new opportunities.

HONEY BATTERED CORN DOGS

Our sweet, honey-battered, crispy, breaded 4 oz. corn dogs are made with chicken, pork and beef hot dogs and are a convenient, on-the-go solution, with 8 corn dogs per package and 72 corn dogs per case. The classic honey-battered flavor will bring you back to the local fair! Perfect for vendors and concessionaires. Sleeves can be provided for easy transport.

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HOT SAUCE & CHEDDAR FLAVORED FRANKS

Michael Stremlau, National C-Stores Sales Director 5090 N. 40th Street #300 Phoenix, AZ 85018

Perfect for convection ovens, steamers, flat top grills, and roller grills, our 3.2 oz. hot sauce and cheddar flavored franks, made with pork and turkey, feature the tangy, smoky spice of hot sauce, paired with creamy, smooth cheddar cheese to help balance the heat. Our franks are gluten free and perfect for vendors or concessionaires, with 25 hot dogs per package and 50 hot dogs per case.

Ph: 520.336.7559 Email: mstremlau@bar-s.com www.sigmafoodserviceus.com

JALAPEÑO & CHEESE CORN DOGS

Our zesty, creamy take on the classic corn dog, with an infusion of jalapeño pepper that you can both see and taste, paired with cheese to help balance the heat, with 8 corn dogs per package and 48 corn dogs per case. Our 4 oz. corn dogs are a convenient, on-the-go solution, and are a great option for vendors and concessionaires.

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Smokey Mountain Chew, Inc. For more than 20 years, Smokey Mountain Chew, Inc. (SMC) has developed and marketed premium tobacco-free products to assist adult tobacco consumers who are looking for tobacco-free alternatives. Our brand is America’s Original and Best-Selling TobaccoFree Smokeless and has garnered multiple industry awards. We are proud to be considered the market leader and innovator in this fast-growing tobacco-free category, and we are thankful for our distributor and retail partners who provide us the space to bring “Better for You” and “Community Friendly” tobacco-free alternatives to consumers.

Smokey Mountain Chew, Inc. Ph: 800.762.2439 Fax: 651.462.4118 www.smokeysnuff.com

SMKY MTN IS closing out another great year and we are excited to share some exciting news for 2022. As expected, our NEW Wintergreen and Mint Pouches, launched in March 2021, have been a tremendous success so we are launching additional flavors in the first-half of ‘22. Doing so will align us, and our wholesale/retail partners, to capitalize on the ever-growing tobacco/nicotine-free pouch segment.

In addition to the expanded pouch line, SMKY MTN’s eight snuff flavors: Wintergreen, Classic, Straight, Arctic Mint, Cherry, Peach, Citrus, and Grape continue to be the products of choice for smokeless tobacco consumers who have reached their “it’s time to get off smokeless tobacco” stage. SMKY MTN’s flavor, cut, look, and mouthfeel emulate smokeless tobacco products, so they are extremely helpful fulfilling the “habitual” dipping sensation. Made with food-grade ingredients in an FDA inspected facility, all Long Cut and Pouch items are the perfect alternative dips.

Our Pouches expansion and continued distribution of existing items will have tremendous marketing support. SMKY MTN provides the strongest advertising support of any tobacco-free smokeless brand.

We have a national television campaign on Discovery, Outdoor, and the Sportsman Channel, featuring our partnership with Major League Fishing and our pro Josh Bertrand. We also partner with Major League Bow Hunters, starring Hall-of-Fame baseball star Chipper Jones (pictured) and former MLB pitcher Matt Duff. We also continue to proudly partner with Hall of Fame football legend Randy White, who has been a Smokey Mountain spokesman for more than 20 years.

Energize your profits with SMKY MTN Long Cuts and Pouches that deliver long-lasting great taste and are backed by our always fresh guarantee. For more information contact Adam Carr: acarr@ smokeyusa.com

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SPC Retail For over forty years, SPC Retail has been designing specialty fixtures made from post-consumer recycled plastic. Our team has a collaborative attitude and an energetic process that allows us to work side by side with clients to find a long-lasting, practical solution with superb value. Just as we rejuvenate old materials to make our displays, we’ll help you refresh and optimize your store’s layout and merchandising strategy.

SPC Retail 3401 Chief Drive Holly, MI 48442 P: 800-523-6899 F: 810-953-9440 E: zclements@spc-retail.com W: spc-retail.com

AN SPC RETAIL DISPLAY is modular

in design yet durable in structure.

With features such as no-tool assembly, weather-resistant material, lightweight design, and graphic integration options, our fixtures will help retailers quickly achieve their merchandising goals. Featuring various configurations and sizes, we have display solutions for indoor and outdoor merchandising.

OUTDOOR MERCHANDISING With merchandising space in-store becoming overrun with more products than can be displayed, retailers need to expand the sales floor by implementing an elevated outdoor merchandising strategy. By keeping products front and center, you can capture the outdoor audience and pull them inside for more add-on sales.

From small merchandise to bulk items, our versatile line of outdoor displays will allow you to organize and transform your selling space without sacrificing style. Choose from our platform, multi-tier, and mobile display configurations for maximum merchandising space, open sightlines, and product showcases.

displays that will capture attention from the second your customers walk in the door. Our small-footprint display solutions will fit into small spaces to organize and lift products off the ground.

LAYOUT & DESIGN SERVICE When you work with SPC Retail, you’re our top priority. From the moment you contact us to the delivery of your new display, our team will make you and your store the center of our attention. We understand that your retail display goals are specific and important. To meet those goals, we’ll collaborate with you to tailor our solutions to your needs. We’ll provide layout and design recommendations, narrowing in on our most valuable display recommendations that will work in your space to create a wonderful experience for your customers.

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Sprockets Sprockets’ AI-powered platform empowers c-store owners and operators to quickly stabilize staffing levels by revealing which applicants will succeed like your top-performing employees.

We generate a Fit Score for every potential hire based on the characteristics of your top performers before you view a resume. Our solution is proven to work based on average results of our end-users, including a 43% improvement in 90-day employee retention, 37% less time spent on hiring, and a 22% reduction in annual employee turnover.

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The power to be selective is possible when you match, hire, and retain the best c-store employees with Sprockets. Our hiring platform gives you the tools necessary to boost retention and allocate resources to other aspects of your business. We use artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and over 50 years of psychological research to predict employee performance.

analysis, discounted background checks, sourcing, and more!

50% OFF BACKGROUND CHECKS

C-store owners and operators can also hire with confidence all in one, easy-to-navigate place.

Check applicants’ pasts and predict their futures while saving 50% off background checks compared to leading providers.

Understand who you are hiring to reduce liability and avoid any legal issues.

WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDITS

Sprockets PO Box 1555 Folly Beach, SC 29439 Ph: (843) 508-3027 https://sprockets.ai

HIRE MORE EMPLOYEES LIKE YOUR BEST

Our Applicant Matching System assigns your top performers a one through ten Fit Score which is then used as a benchmark for all incoming applicants. A brief, three-question survey reveals which potential hires share characteristics similar to your best employees. We’ll instantly notify you of a great fit, empowering you to predict applicant success without a resume and before an interview.

TECHNOLOGY FEATURES

In addition to our Applicant Matching System, Sprockets offers several features to further enhance the hiring process including Work Opportunity Tax Credit

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Easily humanize your hiring process, prevent bias, and gain overall diversity with Sprockets’ Work Opportunity Tax Credits. Our mission is to provide an equitable hiring process for all.

Sprockets reveals which employees qualify will perform like your best employees and WOTC, so you can provide opportunities to individuals who would otherwise face bias.

ENHANCED SOURCING

Post to popular job boards like ZipRecruiter for free and reach millions of job seekers without any additional fees. Save an average of $400 and increase applicant flow. Potential hires will appear in your dashboard with Fit Scores, so you can easily see which applicants will succeed and stay longterm.

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Sunny Sky Products Beverage Solution Provider Sunny Sky Products is a Beverage Solution Provider for the convenience store and foodservice industries offering an extensive portfolio of licensed and in-house brands with the ability to create custom solutions for made-to-order and private label.

Beverage Expertise • Hot Dispensed • Cold Dispensed • Frozen Dispensed • Beverage Enhancers • Made-To-Order • Private Label

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SUNNY SKY PRODUCTS is a

leading manufacturer of dispensed beverage solutions, specializing in liquid and powder concentrates for hot, cold, frozen, and beverage enhancer products. We measure our success by the success of our customers, which is why we pride ourselves on our commitment and dedication to creating, manufacturing, and delivering top quality products and customer service.

EASY-TO-EXECUTE SOLUTIONS

Sunny Sky Products produces a wide variety of on-trend, high-appeal and easy-to-execute solutions offered as core “everyday” products as well as seasonal LTOs. The Company’s products include: cappuccinos, hot chocolates, specialty coffee, fountain drinks, slushies, mixers, smoothies, frappes, energy drinks, juices, teas, sweeteners, and beverage enhancers.

CUSTOM BEVERAGE SOLUTIONS

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can develop custom private label solutions that meet the strategic needs of our customers, creating long-term trust and mutual benefits.

We have the unique ability to go from concept to finished product in as little as 4 weeks and are renowned for our attention to service and proactive approach to increasing our customers’ sales.

Our marketing team is here to help ensure the success of your beverage program by providing market research, consumer insights, machine graphics and in-store POS. THE COMPANY’S BEST-INCLASS production facilities are

fully certified and excel at plant audits, providing manufacturing solutions you can trust. We produce and package machine-agnostic beverage products with broad compatibility across equipment types to provide flexible solutions to our customers. Our extensive product portfolio is distributed domestically and internationally across five continents and over twenty countries.

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TransAct Technologies BOHA! With c-stores migrating from “cokes, smokes, and gas” to fresh food, new challenges popup. Like how to keep food fresh and safe, and how to make sure your fresh-food labels are FDAcompliant – which is now the law. We understand. We support you. We’re here to help.

TECHNOLOGY FOR YOUR FRESH FOOD PROGRAM BOHA! calculates exactly how much food to prep each day AND lets you print, on-demand FDA compliant, Grab ‘N Go labels. And that’s just the beginning. Learn about how our cloud-based system can help your C-Store with temp taking, refrigeration monitoring, task management, even inventory management and food production.

FDA-COMPLIANT LABELS. ONDEMAND. If you’re getting into fresh food, the law says you need FDAcompliant food labels. Nutrition and ingredient guidelines are now stricter – are you prepared? Printing accurate, clear, FDAcompliant food labels is one of the c-store tasks BOHA! does best. And our BOHA! Labeling app, working with the BOHA! WorkStation, makes it possible.

FOOD TEMPERATURE TAKING & EQUIPMENT MONITORING Avoid pencil-whipped food temperature logs and monitor your equipment temperatures 24/7 with a digitized temp-taking process. If temps are out of range, our BOHA! Temp app alerts you – instantly. Corrective actions are displayed, and staff members can resolve the issue to ensure food safety and HACCP compliance – plus prevent a potentially costlier food safety issue.

FOOD PRODUCTION Eliminate guesswork. Speed up food prep. Reduce food waste.

Our BOHA! Food Production app calculates exactly how much food to prep each day based on sales and inventory metrics, so you’ll never over-prep again. Employees don’t have to be told what to prep for the day – they simply check the app.

TransAct Technologies 2319 Whitney Avenue Suite 3B Hamden, CT 06518 Ph: 877-748-4222 Option 1 E: boha@transact-tech.com www.bohasolutions.com

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Trion Since 1965 Trion Industries, Inc. has been a leading American manufacturer of retail fixtures. Based in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA, Trion produces over 90% of what it ships annually, right here. Product lines include Shelf Management Systems, the adaptable ZipTrack® Pusher System, Display Hooks, Scanning Hooks, Cooler and Freezer Merchandising Systems, Storewide Labeling Systems, Anti-Theft and Security Fixtures, WonderBar® Merchandisers, and POP Display Components and Hardware.

Trion’s innovation and engineering has resulted in more than 120 patents, and additional product growth for the company.

FOR OVER 55 YEARS TRION has proudly been the industry leading manufacturer of products that provide targeted merchandising solutions for retail business. Our long sought-after merchandising solutions come courtesy of American innovation and production.

ZIPTRACK® GRAB-AND-GO BEVERAGE SYSTEM Trion Industries has introduced the ZipTrack® single-serve beverage pusher system. Each product lane quickly adjusts to fit everything from skinny Red Bulls to oversized Gatorades, while consistently keeping each drink pushed to the shelf front for easy customer choices.

This durable, American-made system eliminates space-wasting gravity feed shelves and accurately fits your full shelf depth; from shallow display coolers, to the deepest rear-load coolers and everything in between.

Trion 297 Laird Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 P: 800.444.4665 E: info@triononline.com W: www.triononline.com

Shelf-based and cooler-ready, ZipTrack® billboards product for easy selection and fast sale. Lanes simply adapt to different sizes. Slide product front-to-back to ‘ZIP’ tracks together in final position.

Not just for beverages! Deploy ZipTrack® in multiple categories to showcase many different types of product from food, health, beauty, and more!

WONDERBAR® TRAY MERCHANDISING Sell More In The Same Space®!

Increase your SKUs by 20% to 30% in the same retail real estate. Our revolutionary Tray and WonderBar® Merchandising System is designed and manufactured with the most innovative accessories to increase facings, maximize visibility, enhance package billboarding, ensure product rotation and reduce shrinkage for a full range of frozen, refrigerated and general merchandise products. Easy to install and adjust, this complete merchandising system also ensures quick restocking.

This is a perfect way to showcase more products in existing space.

WonderBar® exceeds all of your merchandising needs on gondolas and in coolers and freezers.

Trion will help you optimize your display space, attract customers, increase sales and cut labor costs— and our products are built to last. No wonder we’re the industry’s leading manufacturer and supplier, with more than 16 million trays earning high praise from retailers and shoppers every day!

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Van’s Kitchen Van’s Kitchen is a certified women and minority-owned egg roll company founded by Vietnamese immigrants who sought out the American Dream. For 35 years, we have been dedicated to creating authentic egg rolls with love in every bite. Van’s Kitchen believes that all people are Made to Love, and every egg roll we make is a representation of this.

Van’s Kitchen 4828 Reading Street Dallas, TX 75247 P: 214.630.0333 F: 214.630.0473 E: Sales.global@vanskitchen.com W: www.vanskitchen.com/c-store/

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AT VAN’S KITCHEN, we show

up every day with the purpose of empowering underdogs, outsiders and the ‘least of these’ to rise up, conquer challenges and fulfill their dreams. We do this by creating egg rolls that are authentic and made with love, just as our founders did in 1986. Our CEO, Theresa Motter has been recognized by several organizations for her inspirational leadership and community-centered business approach. We are also grateful to have been recognized by CSN’s 2021 Best New Product Awards for our Chili Lime Chicken 4-pack egg rolls. Van’s Kitchen egg rolls are a convenience store staple that fill the need for Asian grab & go cuisine. Shifts in the c-store market within the past year have prompted the need for our touch-free 4-pack egg rolls.

This offering meets retailer and consumer demand for safe and portable Asian flavor. Available in Chicken, Pork, Chili Lime Chicken, and Vegetable varieties, our 4-packs can be microwaved in store for immediate consumption or taken home and cooked in a toaster oven, conventional oven, traditional fryer or air fryer—making them versatile for consumer demand. To those who know us for our roller grill product, our classic Pork and Chicken egg rolls are also ready to roll when you are! Whether you are seeking to increase flavor diversity in your store with a touch-free option or if you are ready to restock your roller grill, we look forward to sharing our Made to Love egg rolls with you and your shoppers.

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VaporLax Mi-One® Brands, the creators of VaporLax™ and Mi-Pod®, offer all the top-selling VaporLax™ vape products at Mipodwholesale. com. VaporLax™ disposable vape products are the most trusted brand of high-quality disposables on the market. Based in Phoenix, they are a business built on integrity, transparency, quality and service. Their premium lines of VaporLax™, Sirius, and Draco are driving profits and happy customers to thousands of stores across the country.

MI-ONE BRANDS 4908 E McDowell Rd Phoenix, AZ 85008 Ph: 800.775.8970 E: wholesale@mipod.com www.mipodwholesale.com

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THE DRACO DISPOSABLE vape is

the latest innovation in disposable vape technology from VaporLax™.

The insanely popular Draco disposable is a game-changer being the best-looking, longest-lasting, highest-quality, hottest new flavors while also being the best value device on the market. There are 12 outstanding vape flavors available in the Draco line that were handselected by VaporLax™ to optimize sales. The Draco line includes the following flavors: Cool Mint, Strawberry Cream, Mango Berry, Mango Dragonfruit, Strawberry Kiwi, Red Grape, Sour Cherry, Luscious, Blue Lush, Citrus Lemonade, Peach Ice, and Mixed Berries.

The Draco vape is a rechargeable vape device with a new mesh coil that comes prefilled with 16ml of vape juice that utilizes a 50mg synthetic nicotine. The rechargeable battery in the Draco vape allows vapers to use every last drop of vape juice in the device. This allows vapers to get an estimated 6500 puffs on a single device, leaving every customer satisfied with their experience.

SLEEK DESIGN AND PACKAGING Not only is the quality of the Draco top of the line, the Draco has a unique design that incorporates a metallic finish with bright colors that match their flavor profiles. The eyecatching packaging for the Draco vape attracts customer attention at checkout because it comes with a transparent tube-shaped package that showcases the impressive Draco design.

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NO MORE DEFECTIVES Designed by renowned vape manufacturer, VaporLax™, this highperformance disposable vape has the industry’s lowest defective rate. The VaporLax™ factory performs intense quality control testing on each device before it leaves the factory, assuring each Draco disposable is ready to vape out of the box. Extensive quality control by VaporLax™ minimizes any issues that may arise with your customers.

FULL STORE MARKETING SUPPORT Carrying the Draco vape comes with unique point-of-purchase advertising for your store. Whether ordering direct or from a distributor, a variety of Draco Marketing Materials are readily available for free.

(Acrylic Display Case, Posters, Door Signs, Lanyards, and more) Custom marketing materials for your store or website are also available upon request (when purchasing through Mi-Pod® Wholesale) to help your business stand out from the crowd. Mi-Pod Wholesale’s experienced marketing team will work extensively with your business to ensure the new product launch is successful and profitable.

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Welbilt, Inc. Welbilt, Inc. provides industryleading equipment and solutions.

We connect food, people and equipment into a single kitchen ecosystem, with customized system solutions that are perfectly tailored to respond to our customers’ everyday needs. Our innovative products span across 12 product brands* and three service brands.

We are passionate about bringing customers the very best in foodservice solutions, perfectly tailored to their needs.

Welbilt, Inc. 2227 Welbilt Blvd.

New Port Richey, FL 34655 P: 877.375.9300 F: 727.375.0472 www.welbilt.com

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WELBILT MAKES IT easy for convenience store operators to deliver successful foodservice programs with equipment that offers accelerated cooking, customized work stations, ventless ovens, and pre-programmable, easy-to-use cooking technologies – all within a reduced footprint, making foodservice programs as easy to undertake as they are profitable.

At Welbilt, we have the product that’s the perfect match for your c-store needs. From that all-important morning cup of coffee to a healthy snack that’s fresh from the oven, our equipment can be trusted to serve up a taste experience that will keep your customers coming back for more!

Our 12 product brands* are carefully crafted to give you more flavor and more choice. From the latest healthy trends to that must-try coffee flavor - we’re there! Serve up warming seasonal beverages with our Crem range, wow customers with the latest innovative beverage systems like the FreshBlender from Multiplex and find the Convotherm oven that fits your space like a glove.

Our three service brands also deliver market-leading c-store solutions.

Customers are also looking for value at a low price point so foodservice operations must be extremely efficient to meet these expectations.

Equipment connectivity, through our Welbilt KitchenConnect brand, provides these efficiencies.

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KitchenConnect is a digital solution that enables operators to adapt quickly to an ever-changing environment, increase profitability, and comply with food and safety standards.

Now more than ever, resilience is key. So, if you need any aftermarket equipment support, Welbilt KitchenCare offers parts, services, solutions and monitoring. Our industry is changing faster than ever, and there’s no shortage of daily challenges competing for your attention. That’s why Welbilt FitKitchen, our fully integrated kitchen systems brand, is committed to keeping you ahead of the game.

We’ve been bringing innovation to the table for nearly a century so collaborate with us to find your next level.

Cleveland, Convotherm, Crem, Delfield, Frymaster, Garland, Kolpak, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Merco, Merrychef, Multiplex

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Wenzel’s Farm, LLC Wenzel’s Farm, a Castleray company, located in Marshfield, Wisconsin is a premium provider of high quality, hand crafted, small batch meat snacks and products.

Tucked away in the heart of dairyland and still operating on the original farmland, Wenzel’s brought the craft of sausage making from Germany to Wisconsin more than 100 years ago. With dozens of highly prestigious awards, Wenzel’s takes great pride in crafting some of the finest, naturally hardwood smoked meat products available.

Wenzel’s Farm, LLC 500 E 29th Streeet Marshfield, WI 54449 P: 800.336.6328 www.wenzelsfarm.com

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WENZEL’S STRIVES TO PRODUCE “Real Meat for Real Life”. They know that real life calls for real, sustainable energy. The kind of energy that only high-quality protein can deliver. This is why they only use quality cuts of meat in all of their products—No fillers, corn syrup, binders, extenders, artificial colors or flavors. Known for their innovative flavor offerings, Wenzel’s has over 13 varieties of snack sticks, including the newest—Mango Habanero. These snack sticks are crafted in small batches using premium cuts of beef, perfectly seasoned and naturally smoked. Like all Wenzel’s snack sticks, they contain no MSG and are gluten free. Expanding on their snack stick success, Wenzel’s launched a premium line of Jerky products that not only taste great, but also provide “Real Meat for Real Life”. Wenzel’s

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Beef Jerky is also gluten free and contains no MSG or artificial colors and nitrates. The jerky is available in 3 oz. and 10 oz. sizes and a wide variety of flavors including original beef, peppered beef, teriyaki, and 2 new flavors—Smoked BBQ and Sweet & Spicy.

To see the complete line of Wenzel’s Farm products, visit www. wenzelsfarm.com. Wenzel’s branded snack sticks and other products are available in over 8,000 locations across the country and can be found in all 50 states.

In 2017, Wenzel’s acquired the Nick’s Sticks brand of snacks, significantly broadening their customer base. Nick’s Sticks utilizes 100% grass-fed beef and freerange turkey and chicken. These GrassFed and Free-Range offerings have flourished in Natural Foods stores and are now penetrating convenience stores as consumers are looking for healthier options in the channel. Nick’s Sticks are available in 6 varieties including beef, spicy beef, turkey, spicy turkey, chicken, and spicy chicken.

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Wild Hemp Wild Hemp was started in 2018

by Global Tobacco, the largest manufacturers of tobacco in Texas. Because of their decades of experience in manufacturing smokable products, they were able to create the first CBD cigarette in the world - the Hempette®!

This success led to Wild Hemp’s international recognition and dominant market share position in smokable hemp. Wild Hemp has now expanded into hemp wraps, paper cones, CBD cigarillos, and much more!

Wild Hemp 2861 Congressman Ln. Dallas, TX 75220 Ph: +1.214.357.6653 Email: hello@americajuiceco.com www.wildhemp.com

WHO IS WILD HEMP?

Wild Hemp is a brand rooted in CBD and smokable offerings – seeking to inspire wild adventure, spark wild imagination, and ultimately help you discover your wild side!

Every Wild Hemp CBD product is made with a broad-spectrum blend, creating an entourage effect - a phenomena of heightening potency caused by combining different cannabinoids. This quality is ensured in everything from our tinctures, to our smokables, and topicals.

However, many CBD consumers wanted a more economical option focused on fun and flavor - so we developed our sub brand Green Haze! Under this sub brand, we offer CBD gummies, CBD vape juice, and CBD tinctures using isolate, which is tasteless compared to broad spectrum CBD. This allows our Green Haze brand to focus on flavor, while our Wild Hemp brand can focus on effect and functionality.

WHY WILD HEMP DOMINATES THE CONVENIENCE MARKET?

There are three core principles that led to Wild Hemp’s national dominance in the convenience distribution networks: to develop products with high margin for both retailers and wholesalers; to develop products that capture the

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growing demand in hemp-based alternatives to tobacco as well as cannabis consumption in legal states; finally, to develop products that are federally complaint without having to enter any grey market situations.

That is why we have developed the first CBD cigarettes in the world, the first waved-edge hemp wraps in the world, and the first wood tipped CBD cigarillo in the world! Wild Hemp has also entered the paper cone, palm roll, and CBD vape market. These are all high margin products with high consumer demand and have less regulatory issues than both tobacco and THC products.

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Xcaliber International Xcaliber International manufacturers the highest quality fourth-tier tobacco products available today, right in the heartland of America. With 15 distinct brands, ranging from cigarettes, filtered cigars and OTP, we proudly offer the most extensive product portfolio of any fourthtier manufacturer, meeting every conceivable customer preference or retailer request.

Centrally located in the United States, Xcaliber International’s products are proudly made in Oklahoma, USA, providing American jobs and the freshest, American-made tobacco products possible.

Xcaliber International 1 Tobacco Road Pryor, OK 74361 P: 918.824.0300 W: www.xcaliberinternational.com

demand. Xcaliber International’s product portfolio features 11 distinct fourth-tier cigarette brands, the most diverse array of such products in the industry. As customer trends continue to shift towards low-cost cigarette alternatives, Xcaliber International is particularly well-poised for the road ahead.

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A fitting address for the nation’s premier fourth-tier cigarette manufacturer, Xcaliber International was founded in 2001 by a pair of tobacco retail veterans who observed a growing trend in customer demand: a premium cigarette experience at an attainable price. They set out quickly to achieve this goal, building a state-of-the-art factory that utilizes the latest in high-speed manufacturing techniques, with an emphasis on premium ingredients and materials, world-class quality assurance standards and testing, and a full range of compelling tobacco products. Nearly two decades later, Xcaliber International’s 250,000 square-foot manufacturing facility features 6 high-speed production lines, shipping out millions of cigarettes every day.

the retail background of Xcaliber’s founders, our core focus has always been on how we can make retail businesses better. Simply put, we aren’t here to tell retailers how to run their businesses, we are here to support their businesses with high quality, lowcost fourth-tier products.

Our contracts are simple, straightforward and easy to understand. For retailers, the low prices of our products mean less money tied up in inventory.

Lower pack and carton prices translate to higher basket totals from customers. Our products are also fully backed by a 100% guarantee: if they don’t sell, we’ll buy them back, no questions asked. Xcaliber International is truly your one-stop shop for fourth-tier cigarette solutions!

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ORIGINALS NEVER REST. The preferences of your adult consumers are always evolving so you need a partner that you can count on to help you stay connected to them. Swisher Sweets Cigar Company delivers a one-stop shop for the products, tools, and insights you need to satisfy your adult consumers and simplify your business success.

Please contact your Swisher Representative, call 800.874.9720 or visit swisher.com