Grocerant Ready-2-Eat or Heat-N-Eat Food: The Perfect Valentine’s Day Solution

 

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and whether you’re planning a romantic dinner at home or a cozy evening with your loved one, the last thing you want to do is spend hours in the kitchen. Enter the world of grocerant — a delightful fusion of grocery store and restaurant that offers freshly prepared, ready-to-eat, or heat-n-eat foods right within a store, meals from restaurants, convenience store meal bundles or ordering online meals and meal components that can be mix & matched as the perfect family meal according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.

A grocerant is more than just a convenient food counter tucked away in the corner of a supermarket. It’s a culinary haven where you can find everything from gourmet sandwiches to custom-made sushi rolls. Here’s what makes grocerants so appealing:

1.       Fresh and Customizable Meals: Grocerants provide a wide range of options, catering to various tastes and dietary preferences. Whether you’re craving Italian, Mexican, or American cuisine, you’ll find it all under one roof. Plus, you can customize your meal to perfection.

2.       Ready-to-Eat Goodness: Imagine picking up a delicious rotisserie chicken, a fresh salad, or a mouthwatering pizza without any cooking hassle. Grocerants offer these ready-to-eat delights, perfect for a stress-free Valentine’s Day dinner.

3.       Heat-N-Eat Convenience: Don’t feel like cooking? No problem! Grab a heat-n-eat lasagna, gourmet mac ‘n’ cheese, or a comforting bowl of soup. Pop it in the oven, and voilà! A cozy meal for two awaits.

4.       Date Night Made Easy: With sit-down dining options available, the grocerant becomes a destination for couples seeking a relaxed evening. Picture sharing a plate of sushi or savoring a slice of freshly baked bread together.

Hy-Vee’s Grocerant Strategy

One standout example is Hy-Vee, a Midwest-based grocery chain that has embraced the grocerant concept wholeheartedly. They’ve redoubled their commitment to prepared foods, offering both full-service Market Grille restaurants and limited-service Market Grille Expresses. These in-store dining spots cater to the growing trend of people eating out more frequently.

But Hy-Vee doesn’t stop there. They’ve also introduced grab-and-go programs like the Sweet Shoppe, Hibachi Asian Grill, juice and smoothie island, made-to-order Cocina Mexicana, and the Hickory House Comfort Foods area. This year, they’re adding Dia Pida Italian Street Food and Long Island Deli to the mix. Their goal? To be the best at providing quality meals that are fresh, customized, and convenient for their customers.

Why Grocerants Matter

Foodservice is booming, growing over 50 percent faster than the traditional supermarket business. Grocerants recognize this trend and aim to become consumers’ total food solution. By offering both dine-in experiences and grab-and-go options, they capture every food dollar — whether customers are cooking at home, eating on the go, or dining out.

So, this Valentine’s Day, consider a grocerant feast. Pick up a heartwarming lasagna, a decadent dessert, or a bottle of wine. Spend less time in the kitchen and more time creating memories with your special someone. Cheers to love, convenience, and deliciousness!

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Restaurants Superbowl Takeout Perfect for Family Parties

 

The Super Bowl is one of the most anticipated events of the year, and it’s a great opportunity to get together with friends and family to watch the game. However, hosting a Super Bowl party can be a lot of work, especially if you’re planning to cook all the food yourself. That’s why restaurant takeout food is the perfect solution for a family Super Bowl party.

Let’s ask Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® for some insights, ideations, and suggestions.

Firstly, ordering takeout food from a restaurant is a great way to save time and effort. You won’t have to worry about shopping for ingredients, cooking, or cleaning up afterwards. Instead, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the game with your family.

Secondly, restaurant takeout food is often more affordable than cooking at home. You can order a variety of dishes to suit everyone’s tastes, and you won’t have to spend a lot of money on ingredients. Plus, many restaurants offer special deals and discounts for Super Bowl parties, so you can save even more money.

Thirdly, ordering takeout food from a restaurant is a great way to support local businesses. Many restaurants have been struggling during the pandemic, and ordering takeout is a great way to help them stay afloat. By ordering takeout food for your Super Bowl party, you can enjoy delicious food while supporting your local community.

Finally, ordering takeout food from a restaurant is a great way to try new dishes and cuisines. You can order food from a variety of restaurants, and you might discover a new favorite dish. Plus, you won’t have to worry about cooking or cleaning up, so you can focus on enjoying the game with your family.

The team at Foodservice Solutions® thinks that restaurant takeout food is the perfect solution for a family Super Bowl party. It’s convenient, affordable, and a great way to support local businesses. So why not order takeout food for your Super Bowl party this year? You won’t regret it! Here are some suggestions:

 

Bar Louie
From Saturday, February 10 through Sunday, February 11, whether you’re getting ready to cheer on your favorite team with your crew at home or out-and-about, Bar Louie has you covered with amazing deals to fuel your big game fandom. Gather the crew and score big flavors and big savings with your choice of three select mouth-watering appetizers for just $35. Those hosting the big game watch party can enjoy FREE delivery on orders including platters from order.BarLouie.com. Offers, dates, time, prices, details and availability are subject to change and may vary by location. Please check your local Bar Louie for details.

The Greene Turtle
The Greene Turtle will be offering a different drink special starting every quarter on Super Bowl Sunday, February 11!

§  First: $1 Bud Light Pints

§  Second: $2 House Margaritas

§  Third: $3 Fireball Shots

§  Fourth: $4 Vegas Bombs

Toppers Pizza
Fans of Toppers Pizza will get a free medium pizza when they make a purchase of $10 or more in the app from Feb. 9 – Feb. 14. The pizza will be made available on their account on Feb. 15.

Newk’s Eatery
From February 9th through February 11th for National Pizza Day and Superbowl Weekend, Newk’s is offering 2 Pizzas + 1 Salad for $20 at participating Newk’s Locations! Pizza offerings: Pepperoni, Sausage & Pepperoni, Margherita, Newk’s “Q” or BBQ Chicken. Salad offerings: Caesar, Greek or Garden.

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream
From February 9 – 11, Happy Joe’s will be offering the Joe’s MVP Special that features a large two topping pizza, 8 boneless wings, and a two liter for just $29.99.

Dirty Bones
Dirty Bones will offer their NFL Special for the big game on Sunday, February 11th. The Party Pack is available for $95 and includes 50 boneless wings (with your choice of up to 5 dipping flavors), Chips & Triple Dip, Mini Corn Dogs, and Jalapeno Poppers.

Tocaya Modern Mexican
On February 11, Tocaya is offering FREE chips and dip with every order over $150 on Super Bowl game day!

Super Bowl To-Go Specials

Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar

Serious Pizza
Super Bowl LVIII deserves nothing less than a SERIOUS Pizza. On February 11, Serious Pizza Party Packs will be offered for the big game for dine-in and to-go orders. The Party Pack includes $22 dine-in/to go orders of two (2) 18″ 2-topping pizzas. Third-Party Delivery is also available for the big game, where the Party Packs will go for $25 + tip. 

The Greene Turtle
Prefer to watch the Big Games at home? The Greene Turtle has got you covered with its “Huddle Up” catering packages, which feeds 12-15 people!

§  Wings & Pretzel Sticks: $79.99

§  Wings & Slamburgers: $84.99

§  Wings & Dip: $89.99 (+$15.99 for Maryland Crab Dip)

Pokeworks
From February 5 – 11, get 10 FREE Garlic Spam Musubis on the Olo delivery platform on catering orders of $250 or more with code SUPERBOWL58. Online only.

Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
Bad Daddy’s will be giving its customers FREE delivery when they order online or on the app for the Big Game! Minimum $10 spend, offer valid only Feb. 11.

Super Bowl Speciality Menu Items

Friendly’s

Friendly’s
Score big this Super Bowl Sunday, February 11, with Friendly’s irresistible new lineup – savor the game-changing flavor of our mouthwatering Chicken Wings, perfectly seasoned and expertly crafted to elevate your game day experience. Pair them with our crispy Mini Mozzarella Sticks for the ultimate touchdown of taste, making every moment a winning play for your Super Bowl party.

You may also want to consider some Super Bowl Watch Parties

Twin Peaks

Vidorra
Super Bowl Sunday is here! Join Vidorra (Dallas and Addison locations) on February 11 for an epic watch party, with alcohol flights, large format margaritas for the table and beer specials all day long. The Grand Prairie location will leverage its top-notch real estate by projecting the game and serving attendees food and drinks, even if they aren’t in-house. Vidorra GP is the perfect location for the family to watch and enjoy the big game while indulging in Vidorra’s delicious food and drink options.

Twin Peaks
There’s no better place to watch the Super Bowl than Twin Peaks! The first 100 guests on February 11 will receive entry onto a squares board with the chase to win a $25 gift card each quarter. ALL Super Bowl attendees will receive bounce back tickets of FREE fried pickles that’s valid to use between Feb 12-18 with a minimum purchase of $20 or more.

STIRR
STIRR is your one-stop shop for Super Bowl LVIII! Join us in-house on February 11 for live DJ entertainment, cocktails, beers, and food specials perfect for any tailgate.

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Little Caesars if a Super Bowl ‘Pick 6’ Happens They are Offering Free Slices-N-Stix

 

Ok, I guess I now have a reason to watch the Super Bowl thanks to Little Caesars.  If there is a ‘Pick 6’ there is a 50 percent chance your team got the ball.  That is reason enough to be happy.  However, if your team ends up winning the game, or not you still get a reward. That’s the power of a positive, proactive, food marketing program according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.

So, of course there is a catch, pizza and football fans who pre-register for Little Caesars’ Slices-N-Stix Super Bowl Trigger Promotion will receive a free Slices-N-Stix if a pick 6 occurs in this year’s game.

What even is Slices-N-Stix? Pretty much your dream come true. Slices-N-Stix is four slices of pepperoni pizza, combined with eight Italian Cheese Stix, plus Crazy Sauce. It also comes in bacon and jalapeno varieties.

You in? Here’s how fans can pre-register for the promotion:

1.       Sign in or create an account on the Little Caesars app (yes, on your phone, not the website)

2.       Tap the “Challenge” option in the app menu to see the official Pick 6 Challenge

3.       Tap “Accept Challenge” to let us know you want a slice of the action

4.       Purchase a Slices-N-Stix, Slices-N-Stix Bacon, or Slices-N-Stix Jalapenos on the app between February 5 and 10.

5.       Sit back and enjoy Super Bowl LVIII and pray to the pizza gods that a pick 6 happens.

If a pick 6 happens, every guest who pre-registered will receive a code through their app on February 26 to redeem for a free Slices-N-Stix.

Don’t over reach. Are you ready for some fresh ideations? Do your food marketing ideations look more like yesterday than tomorrow? Interested in learning how Foodservice Solutions® can edify your retail food brand while creating a platform for consumer convenient meal participation, differentiation and individualization?  Email us at: Steve@FoodserviceSolutions.us or visit us on our social media sites by clicking the following links: Facebook,  LinkedIn, or Twitter

Chuck E. Cheese Fun for Your Home

 

Expanding your brand beyond the ‘four walls’ is the goal to top-of mind brand presents, and is the goal of all food marketers. Chuck E. Cheese is one brand that is currently not only doing just that they are empowering consumers to have fun while thinking positively about Chuck E. Cheese according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.

You all know, Chuck E. Cheese, the beloved family entertainment brand that has been delighting families for decades, extends the Chuck E. Cheese experience beyond the fun centers with the launch of the Chuck E. Cheese and Friends Party Cookbook with Weldon Owen publishing.

Chefs, mini chefs, and party planners should get ready to eat and dance the day away! In the Chuck E. Cheese and Friends Party Cookbook, the gang has fun and tasty parties they want to share with everyone. From Chuck E.’s Game Night party to Jasper T. Jowls’ Howlin’ Hootenanny and Helen Henny’s All-day Breakfast Sleepover, there’s a party for every occasion!

Each party is chock full of delicious, themed recipes – from tasty Vamples for your next Halloween party and French toast dippers for the next kid’s slumber party, to Bella’s favorite quesadilla pizza from her Festive Fiesta, and more! Accompanying the recipes are exclusive fun games, jokes, links to video dance parties, and other activities to make each party even more memorable. Share some of Pasqually’s hilarious jokes, listen to DJ Munch’s remix of “Chuck E.’s Happy Dance,” or cut loose with the spring sensation that’s sweeping the nation, the “Spring Break Breakdance.”

Available for presale now on Walmart, Amazon, Target, and on the Chuck E. Shop, the Chuck E. Cheese and Friends Party Cookbook is a celebration of the joyous moments shared with family and friends and captures the essence of the fun and joy of the Chuck E. Cheese characters.

This publishing deal is the latest development in the growing collection of Chuck E. Cheese licensed merchandise available at retail locations and online, which also includes apparel, accessories, toys, and collectibles for fans of all ages.

Also available for pre-sale, a licensed Chuck E. Cheese & Friends Coloring & Activity Book featuring all your favorite Chuck E. Cheese characters will be coming soon, too. Join Chuck E. and his friends in this colorful and fun-filled coloring and activity book that features dozens of original illustrations to color, puzzles, and mazes to solve, and easy crafts to make. This unique book is packed with hours of relaxing fun.  February is a great time to have fun at home.  The team at Foodservice Solutions® thinks you should buy this book.

 Chuck E. Cheese, the beloved family entertainment brand that has been delighting families for decades, is excited to extend the Chuck E. Cheese experience beyond the fun centers with the launch of the Chuck E. Cheese and Friends Party Cookbook with Weldon Owen publishing.

Are you looking for a new partnership to drive sales? Are you ready for some fresh ideations? Do your food marketing tactics look more like yesterday than tomorrow?  Visit GrocerantGuru.com for more information or contact: Steve@FoodserviceSolutions.us Remember success does leave clues and we just may have the clue you need to propel your continued success.

Wawa’s Holiday Office Party Fresh Food Fast Catering

Consumers are dynamic not static and Wawa continues to drive customer relevance by being just as dynamic as consumers according to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. 

The holiday season is here and Wawa has elevated its brand platform enabling large and small office to get delivery of Wawa fresh grocerant niche Ready-2-Eat and drink fresh food expanding the choice for employees.

Food Delivery and setup is handled by Wawa's catering associates. The catering service allows Wawa to reach customers in more convenient and creative ways than ever before, the company said. It includes breakfast, lunch and snacking options, such as:

·         Breakfast – Bagel trays, Sizzli boxes, and assorted seasonal fruits, bakery and parfaits.

·         Lunch and more – Hoagies, salads, cheesesteak bars, meatball bars, mac and cheese bars, gobbler bars, soups and sides, and customized kids boxes.

·         Snacks – Chips, cookies, soft pretzels, brownies, and Philly Boxes featuring Wawa's favorite Philadelphia treats.

·         Beverages – Coffee and cold drinks.

The service is currently available in Philadelphia's Center City and the immediate surrounding neighborhoods. The chain plans to expand catering to more areas in the future.

Steve Hackett, catering and delivery project manager for Wawa stated "Time and time again we hear from our wonderful customers how much they would love to host a party, corporate gathering or even receptions using their Wawa favorites! We are thrilled to now be able to offer this Wawa experience right into the homes, offices, and social spaces of our hometown customers with a fully customized experience,"

"At Wawa, we believe we exist to go beyond filling orders to fulfill the lives of our customers, every day. With this new catering and delivery offer, we are thrilled to take the next step in that commitment and be a part of even more customers' lives in an entirely new way," he added.

To order Wawa catering, customers can visit WawaCatering.com or call a Wawa catering coordinator at 855-WAWA-2GO, then choose delivery or pickup; specify the event's date, time and guest count; and design the menu.

On the day of the event, Wawa catering associates will arrive at the designated location and set up the food and beverages. Current catering options feature customizable hoagie trays, fruit bowls and salads, as well as hot bar setups that let customers create their own Wawa favorites.

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