--- title: Stop re-solving the same execution problem — imagine. --- [![The Imagine Group](https://go.theimaginegroup.com/hubfs/c-store/images/logo.svg)](https://go.theimaginegroup.com/c-store#top) [Schedule online](https://outlook.office.com/book/Connecttheimaginegroupcom@lift365.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenable) think. make. scale. # Clear Store Environments. Consistent Branding. Loyal Customers. Customers engage with environments that are cohesive and easy to navigate. Imagine helps c-store operators bring together decor, signage, and messaging into unified store environments that are consistent across locations, true to brand, and designed to make every visit feel effortless. [Schedule online](https://outlook.office.com/book/Connecttheimaginegroupcom@lift365.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenable) execution at scale ## Create consistent and shoppable store environments, at scale ## When store design, messaging, and layout align, customers get a cohesive shopping experience that creates a stronger connection to your brand – and gives them every reason to return. 01 ### Turn Strong Ideas Into Repeatable Models A good idea becomes great when it’s easy to scale everywhere. Imagine connects strategy, design, production into one accountable system, so operators can bring proven concepts to more stores without reinventing the wheel each time. From the first prototype to the thousandth location, every element is built with real-world execution in mind. 02 ### Build Store Experiences That Do More Today's c-store environments have to do more than look good to move customers through quickly. Imagine's Andy House shares his expertise on how store operators can build store experiences that support foodservice, pickup, localization, and brand consistency across the network – giving customers reasons to come back. [Get insights →](https://theimaginegroup.com/insights/why-food-has-become-the-new-engine-of-convenience-retail?utm_source=abma_lander&utm_medium=link_click&utm_campaign=abma_link_click_lander) 03 ### Give Every Store Exactly What It Needs Scaling a store program means managing thousands of variables across hundreds of locations. Imagine's kitting, logistics, and fulfilment operation is designed to absorb that complexity. We produce an average of 11,000 unique kits per day with over 99% accuracy, tracking every element from production to delivery. And with more than 600,000 square feet of dedicated warehousing space, Imagine has the space, resources, and expertise to take operational complexity off of operators' plates. partnerships that deliver  ## How 7-Eleven Scaled Consistency Across Restaurant Brands As 7-Eleven expanded its proprietary restaurant brands, marketing execution became more complex across formats, locations, and timelines. The company partnered with Imagine to build a system that translates those always-changing variables into precise store-level execution, delivering consistent, accurate marketing across hundreds of locations, at speed. Together, the teams helped support: - Production of in-store and exterior signage across Laredo Taco Company, Speedy Café, and TD's Deli - Custom kitting that assembles the right mix of materials for each store's specific configuration - Optimized kit configurations and carton sizes to lower fulfillment costs, minimize complexity, and reduce waste  - Consistent, accurate marketing execution across a network of 1,000+ restaurant brand locations [See how 7-Eleven did it →](https://theimaginegroup.com/insights/turning-complexity-into-consistency-across-7-eleven-restaurant-brands?utm_source=abma_lander&utm_medium=link_click&utm_campaign=abma_link_click_lander) **-> Heading to Outlook Leadership Conference this August?** Don't miss [this session](https://informaconnect.com/outlook-leadership/speakers/andy-house/#option-3_experience-emotion-and-engagement-the-new-drivers-of-convenience-retail) with Terri Micklin of 7-Eleven and Imagine Studio VP Andy House, where they'll explore many of these insights and how 7-Eleven is putting them into practice in-store. 656 Laredo Taco Company locations supported 282 Speedy Café locations supported 115 Raise the Roost locations supported ![Integrated execution system — layered store environment diagram](https://go.theimaginegroup.com/hubfs/c-store/images/lp_image_0.jpg) TREND SPOTTING Food Meets Everything: What Food Is Becoming to Convenience Retail Food has become one of the most powerful drivers of traffic, loyalty, and brand perception in c-store. Imagine Studio's new Food Trends Report explores how rising expectations around freshness, convenience, and cultural relevance are reshaping the store experience. Convenience retailers can't see food as just an add-on anymore. It's increasingly central to how customers decide where to shop, what to buy, and whether they'll come back. [Read the full report →](https://dg85wd5nfwyva.cloudfront.net/general/MOBILEQ2_2026_StudioTrends_FoodService.pdf?utm_source=abma_lander&utm_medium=link_click&utm_campaign=abma_link_click_lander) ### Freshness Is a Brand Signal "Freshness" is no longer simply a product attribute. It's becoming a visible signal of quality, care, and relevance. As food expectations rise, operators have new opportunities to make freshness more tangible through assortment, presentation, and in-store communication. 50% of U.S. consumers say packaged fresh food increases convenience ### Convenience Now Means More Than Speed Today's shoppers still want frictionless access, but they also want discovery and experiences that feel worth repeat stops. The operators leading the industry are designing store environments that support both efficiency and engagement. 60% of convenience store food service consumers use these services weekly, outpacing restaurants ### Premiumization is Reshaping Everyday Food Consumers are bringing higher expectations into everyday food moments, from prepared meals to grab-and-go options. That change is opening new doors for c-stores to compete on quality, visibility, and relevance – not just speed. 54% boost in U.S. frozen food spending among Millennials and Gen Z ### The Store Experience and the Food Experience Are One Layout, merchandising, signage, and product visibility now all play a bigger role in whether food feels credible, desirable, and choosable. Stores that align the retail environment with the food offer stand to earn stronger loyalty and better consumer engagement. 4% expected global c-store market growth in 2026 Proof in the field ## The operators who run with Imagine see the results. " > "Imagine is one of the best partners in my 20 years of experience. My printing partners allow us to be fluid, creative and flexible... I feel they are a very important part of my team and not just partners." Sr. Marketing Manager, National POP — managing nearly 9,000 unique stores across 7-Eleven # Ranked #1 for Wide Format Printing — multiple consecutive years. Ranked #2 among the top 50 creative POP companies in America for over 12 consecutive years. — Industry recognition bodies, The Imagine Group % 55% cost savings vs. domestic sourcing on permanent display production. Studio Strategic Sourcing delivered 55% cost savings with an 11-week lead time — Cantrip permanent display case study, The Imagine Group Studio Strategic Sourcing The system ## Think. Make. Scale. It runs as one. Three connected capabilities. One accountable partner. Zero gaps between what you designed and what appears in stores. 01 Think ### Concepts are validated before rollout begins. imagineStudio™ prototypes store environments, promotional systems, and food concepts against real operational conditions, helping teams identify feasibility challenges before production and deployment. 02 Make ### Production and rollout operate as one system. Imagine combines manufacturing, logistics, kitting, and fulfilment under one execution model, reducing handoff friction and supporting faster rollout coordination across large store networks. 03 Scale ### [Dotti™](https://theimaginegroup.com/dotti-in-store-marketing-platform?utm_source=abma_lander&utm_medium=link_click&utm_campaign=abma_link_click_lander) provides visibility across the entire execution lifecycle. Dotti™ centralizes store profiles, campaign workflows, localization, inventory allocation, and field verification so operators can manage execution consistently across every store and format. #### Investment designed to strengthen execution at scale. Imagine recently invested more than $11 million in advanced production and manufacturing technology across its operational network, including expanded digital press capacity, laminating and mounting systems, and precision-driven production equipment. The investment increases throughput, quality consistency, and rollout reliability across high-volume retail programs operating under demanding timelines. [Find out more →](https://theimaginegroup.com/insights/imagine-reinforces-industry-leadership-with-major-equipment-upgrades?utm_source=abma_lander&utm_medium=link_click&utm_campaign=abma_link_click_lander) Start the conversation ## Your next campaign deserves to look exactly right in *every* store. Think Make Scale [Schedule online](https://outlook.office.com/book/Connecttheimaginegroupcom@lift365.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenable) make the im(**possible**) Published by ![The Imagine Group](https://go.theimaginegroup.com/hubfs/c-store/images/logo.svg) © 2026 The Imagine Group. All rights reserved. Dotti™ and imagineStudio™ are proprietary platforms of The Imagine Group.