TEMPLE, Texas – The McLean Company, Inc., one of the nation's largest distributors and an industry-leading partner to retail and restaurant brands nationwide, recently grand opened the Innovation Kitchen at its headquarters in Temple, Texas. I announced what I had done.
“We are excited to unveil the McLean Innovation Kitchen, a space that embodies our dedication to innovation, collaboration and world-class customer experiences.”
Designed for customers as a life-size replica of the complete C-store experience, this state-of-the-art space allows customers to explore the world of McClain while exploring the world of state-of-the-art retail foodservice equipment and products in a variety of footprints and counter spaces. It shows how seamlessly it fits. Fresh emerging brands and CVP private label brands. From visualizing how different products and equipment integrate into store layouts and planograms, to sampling products and researching marketing materials, customers can learn how McLane products improve their retail product mix. Gain valuable insight into how you can improve your customer experience.
Beyond the showcase experience, the space will serve as a dedicated hub for development and innovation, allowing the McClain Fresh team to conceptualize and test new menu items that respond to evolving consumer trends and customer desires. Customers will be invited to sample these creations, ensuring McClain remains at the forefront of product innovation and collaboration to deliver data-driven solutions tailored to customer needs.
“We are excited to unveil the McLane Innovation Kitchen, a space that embodies our commitment to innovation, collaboration and world-class customer experiences,” said Vito Maurici, Head of Customer Experience at McLean. Ta. “This facility demonstrates our commitment to establishing new standards of excellence in the industry and highlights our role as a trusted partner in our customers' success. We test, create and showcase our products. Through this platform, we have the opportunity to engage with customers at every stage of retail food service.”
The Innovation Kitchen offers something to satisfy every craving, including Cupza!, the award-winning MacLean's beverage line, Central Eats' daily grab-and-go items, Prendisimo pizza, made-to-order options, and more.
Aimed to eliminate barriers to entry for small retailers and solve the logistical challenges of large chains, McLain provides retail and restaurant services from ordering and fulfillment to equipment and in-store merchandising. We offer customizable solutions for our customers. For more information about McLane's convenience store solutions, visit mclaneco.com/cstore-solutions. For more information about McLane and its retail, restaurant and e-commerce solutions, visit mclaneco.com.
