# Restaurant-Convenience Store Expansions Pump & Pantry Expands Quiznos Partnership with 48 Stores By Lima Kalim | Published 2024-07-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pump-pantry-expands References: [cstoredive](http://cstoredive.com/news/pump-pantry-expands-quiznos-partnership/720998/)  Pump & Pantry, a [convenience retailer based in Nebraska](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grocery-network), is expanding its partnership with the popular sandwich QSR Quiznos by opening six new locations. This expansion follows a successful initial collaboration in 2022, which brought about the launch of four co-located restaurants. The new stores are expected to be fully operational by the end of 2026, effectively doubling the number of collaborative locations to a total of 10. Notably, these new locations will showcase [Quiznos'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiznos-out-of-this-world) innovative [gas and convenience site design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chongdongwon-convenient-meal-series), which is specifically designed for smaller spaces where a full-scale restaurant setup would not be feasible. This strategic decision highlights the commitment of both Pump & Pantry and Quiznos to offering quality food and convenience to a wider customer base. Image Credit: Quiznos ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Convenience Store-qsr Collaboration:** The collaboration between convenience stores and quick-service restaurants creates a seamless experience for on-the-go customers seeking quality food options. - **Innovative Compact Store Designs:** Quiznos' new gas and convenience site designs maximize space utility, making them ideal for smaller locations where full-scale setups aren't feasible. - **Expansion of Co-located Retail Models:** Pairing convenience stores with food service operations demonstrates a growing trend in multi-functional retail spaces that cater to diverse customer needs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Quick-service Restaurants (QSR):** QSRs are exploring innovative partnership opportunities to expand their reach through non-traditional retail formats. - **Convenience Retail:** Convenience retail is evolving by integrating food service elements to attract more customers and enhance service offerings. - **Retail Design and Architecture:** The industry is seeing advancements in space-efficient designs that accommodate diverse retail and dining experiences within compact areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenience Dining Growth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Convenience-dining-growth.md) - [Mexican QSR Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rusty-taco.md) - [Gas Station Meal Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gas-station-meal-expansions.md) - [Globally Inspired Sandwich Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-steak-dipper.md) - [Quick-Service Restaurant Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fat-brands-expansion.md) - [Made-To-Order Sandwich Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madetoorder-sandwich.md) - [Next-Generation Sandwich Franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/togos-sandwiches.md) - [To-Go Pizzeria Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-piper-express.md) - [Non-Traditional Flagship Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-caf.md)