If boosting traffic and foodservice sales for your c-stores this year is a priority, adding more southern flavor should be your solution.
Foods such as southern fried chicken, southern biscuits and hushpuppies are only a few of America’s favorite comfort foods. Serving up an authentic southern menu can differentiate your brand and make it a destination for travelers who are hungry for some real food.
Some of America’s top comfort foods offer southern flavor, where House Autry can add authenticity to your menu.
House Autry breadings, batters and mixes have been defining southern flavor for more than 200 years. From our North Carolina mill, we’ve crafted the combination of herbs and spices that are truly authentic to southern cuisine. We've also mastered the art of reducing prep time. For example, our chicken breading coats fresh chicken completely without a pre-wash resulting in a crispy crunch without an extra step. Our hold times are likewise extraordinary for food destined for the road.
Making Southern Fried Chicken Your Signature
Wings and chicken strips continue to grow among restaurant chain menus.
QSR chains such as Chick-Fil-A, KFC and Zaxby’s have built their brand around southern fried chicken. So have many c-store chains, who’ve discovered that House Autry has been their secret to easy, authentic flavor. Compared to pizza or a smattering of different cuisines, planting your flag on fried chicken is a sound menu strategy. Why?
There are multiple trend worthy applications!
According to Circana*, wings and chicken strips were among some of the fastest growing items in 2024, and fried chicken sandwiches remain strong.
Fried chicken menu penetration is projected to grow significantly through 2028**.
Datassential projects fried chicken to be one of the top menu items for growth through 2028*, thus a bet on serving a great southern fried chicken as your signature can offer payback over the long-term.
Compete & Win vs. Quick Service Restaurants!

C-stores biggest competitor for foodservice customers are QSR restaurants, and House Autry’s authentic southern flavor is a great bet for winning your share of consumer spending. Offering family meal deals, tailgating LTOs and catering can increase your ticket rings and better compete for takeout and delivery orders.
Beyond Southern Fried Chicken
House Autry Pancake & Waffle Mix is part of our southern flavor portfolio.
Our southern flavor portfolio can complete your brand’s menu positioning. From big flaky biscuits, to a signature hushpuppy, or fried okra, pickles, fried shrimp or cornbread, House Autry is your best source for southern flavor that is both authentic and easy to prep and serve.
Ready To Try House Autry?
We are so confident that you will love our flavor, we’re happy to offer free samples so that you can discover the House Autry difference. Request your samples now and start your journey to southern flavor made easy.
*Circana, August, 2024
**Datassential, January 2025