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Merchandising Matters welcomes their first-ever, out of office guest, Frank Beard!Frank is a speaker, consultant, analyst, and writer in the fuel and convenience retailing industry. He has spoken at major events including the NACS Show, National Restaurant Association Show, Summer Fancy Food Show, the Partnership for a Healthier America’s summit and much more! You also may have heard his insights and analysis featured on NPR, People.com, the Washington Post, Restaurant Dive, Thrillist, Atlas Obscura, and more. Foodservice is one of his passions, and his “30 Days of Gas Station Food” experiment raised awareness that yes, you actually can make healthy choices on-the-go. In this episode, hear about the power of social networking and how Barbara and Frank came together to launch an annual "Convenience Cocktail Hour" via Zoom. A great way to connect, stay on trend with industry news and share big ideas for anyone in the Retail Industry. Next, here more about Frank's “30 Days of Gas Station Food” experiment, where he shares his healthier tips while eating at Convenience Stores. Lastly, Frank discusses The "3 Qualities to an Outlier Foodservice Program" and how it will drive success to your company!Don't forget to subscribe to In-Convenience Podcast that Frank co-hosts and of course, Merchandising Matters!