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C.J. Recher
FIVE STAR FOOD SERVICE:
'MAYBE THAT LIGHT WILL START
TO BE VISIBLE'
Covering a wide variety of market
areas from the mid-Atlantic states
to the Deep South, C.J. Recher has
seen many clients " kick the can
down the road for months when it
comes to reopening their offices. "
He notes that at least no clients are
going backwards, and many are just
figuring out how to work through
the situation.
" In terms of the facilities that
are closed, there's some that we saw
reopen in September and October,
whether it was part-time or fulltime,
and then omicron hit, and
they started peeling back, " he said.
" Hopefully, as we get closer to
spring and in the warmer months,
and if no worrisome variants
emerge, maybe that light will start
to be visible. "
Differentiation is trending
" We still have plenty of businesses out
there that are running your traditional
drip brew OCS programs, but a lot of
bean to cup, a lot of craft coffee, a lot
of local roasters that we're partnering
with. Everybody's trying to elevate
their game and create some sort of
differentiation for themselves. We're
trying to help be that partner when
and where we can. Obviously, it's got
to make sense for the business to be
able to do it, but we try not to say no, "
he said.
FINGERS ARE CROSSED
Several other operators I spoke to
report the same thing:
* Increasing discussions about when
the return to the office will occur -
in whatever form.
* An interest by locations to
elevate their game from an
amenity standpoint.
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Both developments are cause for
optimism, but while every operator
can see the light at the end of the
tunnel to some extent, all of them are
hoping that omicron was the last difficult
stop on this long COVID road. ■
About the author
Industry consultant and VendingMarketWatch.com contributing editor
Bob Tullio is a content specialist who advises operators in the convenience
services industry on how to build a successful business from the ground up
and advises suppliers on how to successfully connect with operators. Tullio's
YouTube channel, b2b Perspective, is designed to " elevate your business in two
minutes. " For more info, visit www.tulliob2b.com or email bob@tulliob2b.com.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of April_2022
Editor’s Note
Industry News
OCS Update
A Winning Lineup
Understanding connectivity options for self-checkout and vending
Plant-based foods for on-the-go convenience
Stick-to-itiveness pays off for Giambra Vending
Classifieds
Social Hubs
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April_2022 - PCOV2
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April_2022 - 5
April_2022 - Editor’s Note
April_2022 - 7
April_2022 - Industry News
April_2022 - 9
April_2022 - OCS Update
April_2022 - 11
April_2022 - 12
April_2022 - 13
April_2022 - A Winning Lineup
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April_2022 - 21
April_2022 - Understanding connectivity options for self-checkout and vending
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April_2022 - Plant-based foods for on-the-go convenience
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April_2022 - Stick-to-itiveness pays off for Giambra Vending
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April_2022 - Classifieds
April_2022 - Social Hubs
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