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Rustlers unveils new food-to-go unit for small and medium c-stores

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Rustlers has launched a new ‘small footprint unit’ which it said will help small and medium sized stores drive food-to-go sales. Designed to be a low-risk, low-commitment food-to-go solution, the units contain a digital screen for advertising, alongside the pre-programmed microwave featured in previous versions.…

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