ANKENY, IOWA โ A three-year strategic plan underway at Caseyโs General Stores, Inc. will include efforts to expand the convenience storeโs footprint, guest-centered convenience, and restaurant-quality food.
With the expansion of its food business, the company will elevate convenient food aligned to guest needs, providing menu options that are available only at the retail store, according to the company.
โPrepared food is a core capability for Caseyโs, and as the fifth largest pizza chain in the US, our fresh, handmade pizza is our crown jewel,โ said Tom Brennan, chief merchandising officer, Caseyโs. โWeโre focused on accelerating our food business through increased whole pie sales, unique, limited-time menu items, exclusive brand partnerships and extensions of our fan favorites, like our new thin crust pizza.โ
Caseyโs also will expand its private label offerings, adding more than 300 snack and beverage options.
The company also plans to add an additional 350 stores by the end of fiscal year 2026.
โCaseyโs has delivered exceptional performance over the last three years, growing our inside same-store sales by 6.5% this past fiscal year, and expanding our footprint by over 350 stores since 2020,โ said Darren Rebelez, president and chief executive officer, Caseyโs. โOur new strategic plan demonstrates that Caseyโs is truly a category of one. From our strong balance sheet and insight-driven decision-making to our delicious, handmade pizza and industry-leading loyalty program, Caseyโs is undeniably unique in what we offer our guests and communities.โ
In addition to adding stores and expanding food options, the company will enhance its operational efficiency by implementing new digital store tools for team members and guests to improve speed.