Coffee Equipment Innovations Help Convenience Stores Keep Up With Coffee Trends

Nov 13, 2024

New, trendy coffee offerings have become very popular with convenience store consumers. According to the State of the Market C-Store Coffee Trends report—developed and produced by CSP Intelligence—c-store retailer respondents said new drinks that resonate with consumers have been a driver of sales growth.

Thus, coffee equipment that can prepare and dispense a variety of coffee drinks are essential for c-stores to keep up with the consumer demand for beverages that are trending.

These types of innovative commercial coffee machines were recently showcased at NACS. From bean-to-cup to powder cappuccino options, cutting-edge coffee machine solutions are sure to offer c-store retailers menu items that can keep up with beverage trends and increase their profit margins.

Trendy coffee drinks are in demand

New drinks that offer different flavors, and preparations of coffee that provide variety during the course of the day appeal to c-store consumers.

C-stores need to be able to provide coffee options—from hot and iced bean-to-cup coffee, flavored hot and iced coffee, cold-brew and nitro coffee, hot and iced espresso and frozen/blended coffee and espresso—during all dayparts as part of their coffee program.

According to the State of the Market C-Store Coffee Trends report, consumers prefer many of the prepared coffee menu items that are offered at c-stores to what they can prepare at home with their own equipment.

The State of the Market C-Store Coffee Trends report states that 39% of c-store retailers said iced and cold-brew coffees are popular among consumers, while 39% said creamers and flavored syrups are and 20% said iced or blended espresso drinks.

Innovative coffee equipment delivers what consumers want

Investing in coffee equipment provides great returns for c-store retailers and their bottom lines. Automated coffee machines that prepare and serve a variety of coffee throughout the day not only helps keep up with beverage trends and meet consumer demand, but they also reduce labor.

According to the State of the Market C-Store Coffee Trends report, 30% of c-store retailers said that equipment that enables better self-service would motivate them to start selling prepared coffee or add more prepared-coffee options. Equipment that is versatile enough to prepare a fresh, bean-to-cup coffee and espresso beverages was also a motivating factor, as well as equipment meant to serve coffee all day.

Cutting-edge coffee machines offer convenience and quality

SEB Professional’s high-quality brewing machines provide cutting-edge coffee solutions that can adapt to consumer needs. Their innovative equipment can deliver options from bean-to-cup and powder cappuccino coffee, and many SEB Professional machines are equipped with iced coffee functionality.

Their equipment is designed with convenience and quality in mind, and can provide consumers with customizable coffee menu options quickly and efficiently.

SEB Professional machines can take c-store coffee bars to the next level. Here are some SEB Professional coffee equipment options:

Curtis Genesis Skyline—The Curtis Genesis Skyline fully automates coffee output by brewing coffee by the urn or by cup based on peak and low demands throughout the day. The Genesis Skyline also drastically cuts down on waste and labor concerns while elevating speed of service.

Curtis PCNG—The Curtis PCNG Machine produces your traditional cappuccino that c-store consumers love. The updated model blends technology with simplicity by providing features for trouble-free operation and dispensing, and additional flavor selections.

WMF 5000S+—The WMF 5000 S+ provides fresh espresso-based beverages with the simple touch of a button. It also offers customizable lattes, mochas, cappuccinos and more.

Schaerer Coffee Soul C—The newest commercial bean-to-cup coffee machine, the Schaerer Coffee Soul C, offers the newest bean-to-cup technology. This high-volume coffee machine offers the ultimate solution for your coffee program—whether hot or iced. One of the latest core technologies, Schaerer ProCare, offers automated daily cleaning without user intervention for 300 days.

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This post is sponsored by SEB Professional North America