Value Your Customers and First Impressions Today as we continue our discussion of the PFSbrands Core Values, I will cover a Core Value that can lead to a happy life, whatever that might look like to you. I’m a strong proponent of the fact that everyone should find the right structure and balance when it […]
Author: Shawn Burcham
PFSbrands Core Values – Structure and Straight Talk
Structure and Straight Talk Today as we continue our discussion of the PFSbrands Core Values, I will cover a Core Value that can lead to a happy life, whatever that might look like to you. I’m a strong proponent of the fact that everyone should find the right structure and balance when it comes to […]
PFSbrands Core Values – Entitlements Do Not Exist
Entitlements Do Not Exist Next up in our look at the PFSbrands Core Values is one Core Value I stress the most – Entitlements Do Not Exist. In today’s society, due in large part to our government, there are many people that feel entitled to things they haven’t worked for nor earned. In business, a […]
PFSbrands Core Values – No Complaining on This Team
The No Complaining Rule As we work through our PFSbrands Core Values, we’ve covered such things as having a positive attitude to just simply having fun. Any one of our Core Values alone is a great value to live or work by, as a collective unit they can shape any company. Today we are going […]
PFSbrands Core Values – Building a Positive Future
The Golden Rule, Ownership Thinking & Be Positive Recently, I wrote about how in 2011 I sat down and with the help of my leadership team created our Mission, Vision, 5 Guiding Principles, and Core Values. I did this in order to ensure the company continues on a path consistent with my beliefs. Essentially it […]
PFSbrands Core Values – Have Fun
Do you know what your company stands for? When I started Pro Food Systems in 1998, I had a vision of the company I wanted to build. However, in 1998 I really didn’t know what I didn’t know. In 2011, after nearly 12 years in business, Mark Gandy (now a great friend, mentor, and advisor) […]
Think an In-Store Foodservice Program Doesn’t Make a Difference?
How a Reputable Foodservice Program Can Make a Huge Difference In Your C-Store Tobacco and fuel… Once the staples of your entire c-store, they now are starting to fail you. From rising tobacco taxes and decreased usage to slipping fuel margins, your cash cows are drying up. What’s going to help make up the difference? That’s […]
What Business Are You Actually In?
We’re not In the Chicken Business, We’re in the People Business While it may appear that PFSbrands is in the chicken business, we are actually in the people business. That might not make sense at first glance, but let me explain by starting off with our Core Purpose which is: “To help others become more […]
Does Brand Name Foodservice Make a Difference?
Finding a Brand Name Foodservice Program Being in this industry for over 25 years, I know there are hundreds if not thousands of foodservice options available. So how do you choose the right one? Do you go with a cheaper generic brand or choose a well respective, proven name brand? Apart from the actual products […]
What is One of Your Store’s Most Important Metrics?
Taking Control of Your Store’s Most Important Metrics The square footage of your store… How profitable are each of those 12” by 12” squares? Do you know? Well, revenue per square foot is one of the most important metrics of any convenience store. You only have so much space in your store (unless you are […]