PRODUCTS ABOUT US WHO WE SERVE RESOURCES BLOG CONTACT More for Your C-Store: Pizza Crusts That Drive Profits Expert Choices for Convenience Store Pizza Programs Balancing premium, on-trend pizza options and premium customer experience with the need for speed is a tall order for c-store operators. Customers want innovative choices in frozen, take-and-bake, and ready-to-eat pizza that don’t sacrifice quality for the sake of convenience. There’s also the obsession with pizza crust perfection to consider. Technomic’s 2018 Pizza Consumer Trend Report lists “best crust” as the top purchase driver for 44% of pizza lovers!1 That’s a lot of potential sales that hinge on your pizza’s foundation. It all adds up to some unique challenges for c-stores — and an excellent opportunity to partner with Alive & Kickin’ Pizza Crust to create pies with delicious customer appeal. 5 Musts for C-Store Pizza Crusts Alive & Kickin’ pizza crusts have all the makings of c-store success. Each product offers: Consistency Quality Easy Preparation Excellent Hold Times Tolerance under a warmer — minimal shrink, loss, and waste. Up to One Week Refrigerated as a finished pizza. Par-Baked Pizza Crusts: 4 Key Benefits for C-Stores Performance Plus Exceptional pizza crust performance is a must-have for any convenience store pizza. What can really set a c-store pizza program on the path to profitability are products that provide flexibility in offerings, including: Simplicity in concepts and ingredients Seamless adaptation to surges in customer traffic Fast ramp-up for new product rollouts How to Keep Your Convenience Store Pizza Program Profitable Looking for a little inspiration? Get Cookin' With These Videos! Preferred Products for Convenience Store Pizza Programs Alive & Kickin’ par-baked crusts are the trusted choice for customer-pleasing c-store pizza options that give frozen pizza a run for the money: Bella Vita Individual Size Crusts: A yeasty, fermented par-baked crust that browns beautifully with a "rolled" edge DeliCatezze Par-baked Crusts: The extra-long shelf life and hold times, ease of handling, and perfect final bake in home ovens is a perfect fit for c-stores New York Style Par-baked Crusts: A lightly crisp bottom, large irregular edge, and just the right chew combine for the par-baked crust of a classic slice Cheese-Stuffed Pizza Crusts: A par-baked crust that offers traditional thickness and a rope of mozzarella cheese enclosed in the outer edge Italian Heritage Crusts: A robust, flavorful recipe with a hint of garlic and appealing texture — the latest Alive & Kickin' innovation! Take-and-bake, ready-to-eat, specialty items, and more! Whatever direction your c-store pizza program is headed, Alive & Kickin’ will help you get there. LET'S TALK “Opportunities come at us fast, and ANK responds FAST! Their attitude toward opportunities helps me win business, and I appreciate the advantage they give us.” Vice-president of Marketing NATIONAL PIZZA CHAIN What Our Customers Are Saying Our latest articles, written just for you How Frozen Pizza Industry Success Translates to Grocery and C-Stores Read more Premium vs. Commodity: How Ingredients Define Your Pizza Read more C-Store Industry Insider: Top Tips to NACS Show 2021 Read more View All Request a free consultation to get answers and ideas! Email* First Name* Last Name* Company Name* Phone Number* Type of Operation* - Please Select - Pizzeria (3-20 Locations) Pizzeria (20+ Locations) Chain Restaurant Independent Restaurant Convenience Store Chain Entertainment Venue (Amusement/Family Center) Grocery Store Food manufacturer Distributor Headquarters city/state* Please describe your challenge with as much detail as possible* Products Dough Balls Par-Baked Crusts Gluten Free Crusts Signature Crusts Wood Fired Crusts Rising Crusts Fully Prepared Sauces Who We Serve Restaurants C-Stores Grocery Stores Entertainment Venues Distributors Manufacturers About Us Our Team Careers Resources Video Library Customer Exclusive Resources Events Search akcrust.com Blog Contact Us 1326 Cornell Road Green Bay, WI 54313 920.662.0304 info@akcrust.com © Copyright 2021 Alive & Kickin' Pizza Crust