--- title: Par-baked Pizza Crusts for C-Stores description: Keep your convenience store pizza program competitive, profitable, and on-trend with help from the experts at Alive & Kickin’ Pizza Crust. image: https://www.akcrust.com/hubfs/2020/working_with_c-stores.jpg --- [![ak_logo_simple_white](https://www.akcrust.com/hubfs/2018/logo/ak_logo_simple_white.svg "ak_logo_simple_white")](https://www.akcrust.com/) # Par-Baked Crusts for Convenience Store Pizza Programs ![yellow_separator](https://www.akcrust.com/hubfs/2018/images/yellow_separator.svg) ## Pizza Crusts That Drive Profits Balancing premium, on-trend pizza options and premium customer experience with the need for speed is a tall order for c-store operators. Customers want innovative choices in frozen, take-and-bake, and ready-to-eat pizza that [don’t sacrifice quality for the sake of convenience](https://www.akcrust.com/convenience-store-food-service-trends-guide-lp). There’s also the obsession with pizza crust perfection to consider. Technomic’s 2018 Pizza Consumer Trend Report lists “[best crust](https://www.akcrust.com/blog/c-store-pizza-par-baked-crusts)” as the top purchase driver for 44% of pizza lovers!1 That’s a lot of potential sales that hinge on your pizza’s foundation. It all adds up to some unique challenges for c-stores — and an excellent opportunity to partner with Alive & Kickin’ Pizza Crust to create pies with delicious customer appeal. ## 5 Musts for C-Store Pizza Crusts Alive & Kickin’ pizza crusts have all the makings of c-store success. Each product offers: ![consistency_icon](https://www.akcrust.com/hubfs/2020/consistency_icon.svg "consistency_icon") ### Consistency ![quality_icon](https://www.akcrust.com/hubfs/2020/quality_icon.svg "quality_icon") ### Quality ![preparation_icon](https://www.akcrust.com/hubfs/2020/preparation_icon.svg "preparation_icon") ### Easy Preparation ![time_icon-1](https://www.akcrust.com/hubfs/2020/time_icon-1.svg "time_icon-1") ### Excellent Hold Times Tolerance under a warmer — minimal shrink, loss, and waste. ![calendar_icon](https://www.akcrust.com/hubfs/2020/calendar_icon.svg "calendar_icon") ### Up to One Week  Refrigerated as a finished pizza. Par-Baked Pizza Crusts: 4 Key Benefits for C-Stores Download our C-Store Guide ## Performance Plus Exceptional pizza crust performance is a must-have for any convenience store pizza. What can really set a c-store pizza program on the path to profitability are products that provide flexibility in offerings, including: - Simplicity in concepts and ingredients - Seamless adaptation to surges in customer traffic - Fast ramp-up for new product rollouts   How to Keep Your Convenience Store Pizza Program Profitable   ### Looking for a little inspiration?   [![Get Cookin' With These Videos!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/701707/34287bc0-17b5-48ab-b33b-f9dd056a778b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/701707/34287bc0-17b5-48ab-b33b-f9dd056a778b) ## Preferred Products for Convenience Store Pizza Programs Alive & Kickin’ par-baked crusts are the trusted choice for customer-pleasing c-store pizza options that give frozen pizza a run for the money: | ![01](https://www.akcrust.com/hubfs/2018/images/01.svg)   | **Bella Vita Individual Size Crusts:** A yeasty, fermented par-baked crust that browns beautifully with a "rolled" edge | | --- | --- | | ![02](https://www.akcrust.com/hubfs/2018/images/02.svg)   | **DeliCatezze Par-baked Crusts:** The extra-long shelf life and hold times, ease of handling, and perfect final bake in home ovens is a perfect fit for c-stores | | ![03](https://www.akcrust.com/hubfs/2018/images/03.svg)   | **New York Style Par-baked Crusts:** A lightly crisp bottom, large irregular edge, and just the right chew combine for the par-baked crust of a classic slice | | ![04](https://www.akcrust.com/hubfs/2018/images/04.svg)   | **Cheese-Stuffed Pizza Crusts:** A par-baked crust that offers traditional thickness and a rope of mozzarella cheese enclosed in the outer edge | | ![05](https://www.akcrust.com/hubfs/2018/images/05.svg)   | **Italian Heritage Crusts: **A robust, flavorful recipe with a hint of garlic and appealing texture — the latest Alive & Kickin' innovation! ** ** | ## Take-and-bake, ready-to-eat, specialty items, and more! Whatever direction your c-store pizza program is headed, Alive & Kickin’ will help you get there. [LET'S TALK ](https://www.akcrust.com/c-stores#consultation) ![red_quotation_testimonial](https://www.akcrust.com/hubfs/2020/red_quotation_testimonial.svg "red_quotation_testimonial") “Opportunities come at us fast, and ANK responds FAST! Their attitude toward opportunities helps me win business, and I appreciate the advantage they give us.” ### Vice-president of Marketing NATIONAL PIZZA CHAIN ## What Our Customers Are Saying ![yellow_separator](https://www.akcrust.com/hubfs/2018/images/yellow_separator.svg) ## Our latest articles, written just for you [2025 Pizza Trends for Foodservice, Retail, & C-Stores](https://www.akcrust.com/blog/top-pizza-trends-report-2025) ![2025 Pizza Trends for Foodservice, Retail, & C-Stores](https://www.akcrust.com/hs-fs/hubfs/supreme%20pizza%20with%20quality%20crust.jpg?width=740&name=supreme%20pizza%20with%20quality%20crust.jpg) ### 2025 Pizza Trends for Foodservice, Retail, & C-Stores Read more ** [Boosting Your C-Store Profits with Pizza](https://www.akcrust.com/blog/boosting-c-store-profits-with-pizza) ![Boosting Your C-Store Profits with Pizza](https://www.akcrust.com/hs-fs/hubfs/47%25%20of%20Americans%20eat%20pizza%20every%20week.jpg?width=740&name=47%25%20of%20Americans%20eat%20pizza%20every%20week.jpg) ### Boosting Your C-Store Profits with Pizza Read more ** [How Frozen Pizza Industry Success Translates to Grocery and C-Stores](https://www.akcrust.com/blog/frozen-pizza-industry-grocery-and-c-stores) ![How Frozen Pizza Industry Success Translates to Grocery and C-Stores](https://www.akcrust.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/woman-in-grocery-freezer.jpg?width=740&name=woman-in-grocery-freezer.jpg) ### How Frozen Pizza Industry Success Translates to Grocery and C-Stores Read more ** [View All](https://www.akcrust.com/blog/topic/c-stores) ![whats_next_c-store](https://www.akcrust.com/hubfs/2020/whats_next_c-store.svg) ## Request a free consultation to get answers and ideas! #### [Products](https://www.akcrust.com/products) [Dough Balls](https://www.akcrust.com/products/dough-balls) [Par-Baked Crusts](https://www.akcrust.com/products/par-baked-pizza-crusts) [Signature Crusts](https://www.akcrust.com/products/signature-crusts) [Wood Fired Crusts](https://www.akcrust.com/products/authentic-wood-fired-crusts) [Rising Crusts](https://www.akcrust.com/products/astoria-rising-crusts) [Fully Prepared Sauces](https://www.akcrust.com/products/frozen-sauces) [Pizza Primo](https://www.akcrust.com/products/pizza-primo) #### [Who We Serve](https://www.akcrust.com/who-we-serve) [Restaurants](https://www.akcrust.com/restaurants) [C-Stores](https://www.akcrust.com/c-stores) [Grocery Stores](https://www.akcrust.com/grocery-stores) [Entertainment Venues](https://www.akcrust.com/entertainment-venues) [Distributors](https://www.akcrust.com/distributors) [Manufacturers](https://www.akcrust.com/manufacturing) #### [Our Story](https://www.akcrust.com/about-us) [Careers](https://www.akcrust.com/careers) #### [Resources](https://www.akcrust.com/resources) [Video Library](https://www.akcrust.com/pizza-videos) [Customer Exclusive Resources](https://www.akcrust.com/customer-portal-access) [Newsroom](https://www.akcrust.com/newsroom) [Search akcrust.com](https://www.akcrust.com/search) [Transparency in Coverage](https://transparency-in-coverage.uhc.com/) [Privacy Policy](https://www.akcrust.com/hubfs/Privacy_Policy.pdf) [Tax Information](https://www.akcrust.com/tax-information) #### [Blog](https://www.akcrust.com/blog) [![Alive & Kickin' Pizza](https://www.akcrust.com/hubfs/2018/logo/ak_logo_simple_white.svg "Alive & Kickin' Pizza")](https://www.akcrust.com/) #### [Contact Us](https://www.akcrust.com/contact-us) [1326 Cornell Road Green Bay, WI 54313 ](https://goo.gl/maps/pHnzBdD21KfJBrxW6)[920.662.0304](tel:920.662.0304) [info@akcrust.com](mailto:info@akcrust.com) [Find us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/akcrust)[Find us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ak-pizza-crust)[Find us on X](https://x.com/akcrust)[See us on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJkQi3KsIjcETYdi6XHtOqA)[Find us on Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.co.kr/AKPizzaCrust/) © Copyright 2026 Alive & Kickin' Pizza Crust [[fa icon="chevron-up"]](https://www.akcrust.com/c-stores#)