Krispy Krunchy Chicken, a hot food concepts in the convenience store industry, announces a strategic partnership with Loop Neighborhood, a convenience store and marketplace, to address the rising demand for quality hot food offerings in c-stores. Twelve Loop stores will feature Krispy Krunchy in the California cities of San Francisco, Elk Grove, Sacramento, Pittsburg, Brentwood, Temecula, Modesto, Arbuckle, Menifee, Stockton and Adelanto.

“Loop Neighborhood is known for redefining the convenience store experience with premium offerings and customer-centric service and we are honored to be part of their efforts to elevate the space while bringing new ways for customers to make the most of their busy lives on-the-go,” said Brett Yates, vice president of chain and business development for Krispy Krunchy Chicken. “Their brand sets a higher standard for c-stores with their carefully curated product selections, exceptional customer service, and thoughtfully designed atmosphere.

"By integrating Krispy Krunchy Chicken’s proven hot food program, Loop can attract new customer segments, increase dwell time and drive repeat visits.”

According to a 2025 NACS State of the Industry report, foodservice accounted for over 36% of in-store sales in US convenience stores, with hot foods leading the growth segment. By partnering with Loop Neighborhood, Krispy Krunchy Chicken aims to help Loop capitalize on this trend, driving incremental traffic and elevating the in-store foodservice experience for customers.

The full Krispy Krunchy menu lineup will be available at Loop stores, including signature hand-breaded fried chicken and tenders, a Cajun chicken sandwich, nuggets, wings, honey biscuits, sides and more. This turnkey solution enables Loop to quickly implement a scalable hot food program, leveraging Krispy Krunchy’s operational support, training resources, and marketing expertise. Krispy Krunchy will also be integrated into the Loop app, enabling convenient digital ordering and increasing customer engagement.

“We are delighted to feature Krispy Krunchy in our marketplaces and further connect fans to the fried chicken they know and love,” said Brandon Frampton, director of fresh foods for Loop Neighborhood. “Whether customers are picking up a quick meal or staying a little longer to savor the hand-breaded, small-batch prepared chicken, we have them covered.”

Source: Krispy Krunchy Chicken