New “smashed” recipe innovation, locally roasted brews, fan-favorite returns, and festive rewards bring comfort to every craving
Whitehouse Station, NJ – [Oct. 28, 2025] – While Jack Frost preps for his annual return to the East Coast, QuickChek is gearing up for seasonal launches, mouth-watering menu expansions, and 24 Days of Deals to fully embrace the season.
“This time of year, can find people rushing from home to work to end-of-year performances and everything in between. When it comes to our food, beverage, and promotional offerings, we want to provide opportunities for our customers to take a moment for themselves, whether it’s a morning coffee, dinner between recitals and games, or a late-night snack,” said Daniel Keilson, QuickChek’s director of food and beverage.
At a Glance: Convenience Meets Comfort
- Beginning Dec. 1, QC Rewards members will receive an exclusive offer every day through Dec. 24 as part of QuickChek’s 24 Days of Deals.
- When that end-of-year meets end-of-the-week feeling, QC Rewards members can take a trip to the self-serve coffee bar for the return of Free Coffee Fridays. QuickChek customers starting their day with a breakfast sandwich or burrito can add a self-serve, hot or iced coffee, any size, for just 99 cents.
- Introducing the Smashed Meatball Sub: QuickChek debuts its new meatball sub, offering enhanced heat distribution, crisped sides, and better sauce and cheese retention for maximum flavor.
- Flavorful Options: Customers can choose marinara, vodka sauce, or both for a bold, layered taste, available in 6-inch, 12-inch, Subwich, or New York Giants sub, available on fresh, locally baked bread.
- Return of a Fan Favorite: The Chicken Mozzarella sub makes a comeback, featuring no-antibiotics-ever roasted chicken, locally sourced fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, peppery arugula, a garlic aioli spread, and drizzled with QC Vinaigrette on locally baked bread.
With locally roasted coffee beans, new smashed meatball subs, and returning favorites, QuickChek proves that convenience food can be crave-worthy.
Celebrating One Year of QC Rewards with More Perks this Season
Throughout the month of November, rewards members will receive one free coffee after four separate coffee purchases*. This “Buy 4, Get 1 Free” promotion allows customers to earn a free fifth cup after four purchases of any size, hot or iced, self-serve coffee, available in-store or through the QuickChek app. The free coffee reward is valid for 30 days after being earned.
That means in November, QC Rewards members can score up to five free coffees between Free Coffee Fridays and Buy 4, Get 1: an end-of-year gift for QuickChek’s loyal customers.
In addition to Power Up Mondays and Free Coffee Fridays, members can look forward to the launch of 24 Days of Deals. The inaugural promotion features free and discounted menu favorites like breakfast burritos, sandwiches, soups, New York Giants subs, and more, beginning Dec. 1.
Have a Cup of Cheer
For New Jersey’s leader in fresh convenience, sourcing local ingredients goes further than subs. With all of QC’s coffee beans, including espresso beans, roasted right in the Garden State, customers can support local with every sip. Specialty-blend quality without the price tag, QuickChek’s coffee beans and brews go through rigorous testing to ensure each cup of coffee is up to QC’s standards.
Whether you like your coffee hot, iced, or frozen; topped with whipped cream or sprinkled with cinnamon; self-serve or made to order, the robust offerings at QuickChek will satisfy anyone’s cravings. Making it even sweeter is the fact that the number-one rated coffee bar by Tasting Table** has a generous selection of creamers, Monin® flavored syrups, and toppings available for no additional charge.
Adding to the variety of coffee blends and roasts available at each location is the rotating flavor (or blend) of the month. In November, customers can savor the rich and warm flavors of the all-new Sticky Toffee Pudding, while every December (and July) brings the return of the cold-weather favorite, Kris Kringle.
“Coffee isn’t just a part of our menu; it’s a part of our identity. So much so that we celebrate every store opening with a coffee toast,” said Keilson. “From the moment our beans arrive at the roastery, every step ensures each cup reflects the care, flavor, and sip of comfort our communities deserve. With our self-serve coffee bar, we provide high-quality, high-flavor coffee just the way you want it without any extra costs.”
Right now, fans of Kris Kringle can take the warm and cozy flavor home to enjoy before it officially hits stores as 11 oz bags of ground coffee for $9.99 or 12-pack K-Cup® coffee for $10.99.
New Look, More Choices, More Flavor
A representative of the region’s culture for more than 100 years, the meatball sub has stood the test of time. But to paraphrase the saying, times are changing. And in the case of QuickChek’s meatball subs, change is bringing improved eatability, new sauce combinations, and even more flavor with every bite.
The all-new smashed meatball sub features – you guessed it – smashed meatballs. What the name doesn’t tell you is how the process provides a more even distribution of heat during cooking, crisping the sides and maximizing flavor. If that wasn’t mouth-watering enough, the juicy and slightly crunchy meatball locks in the sauce and cheese better, ensuring every flavor is savored.
“The smashing process gives us more surface area, allowing for more caramelization in the meat,” said Farrokh Larijani, QuickChek’s senior manager of culinary innovation. “It’s another way to offer a customer favorite on our fresh baked bread.”
The new Smashed Meatball Sub will be available as the Subwich or as the New York Giants sub, both served on fresh baked bread.
Those wanting a classic, well-rounded meatball sub will be able to order it as a traditional sub (6-inch and 12-inch), Subwich, and New York Giants sub, with a twist. Customers can order it with marinara, vodka sauce, or, for those who don’t want to choose, have both. While equally delicious, the vodka sauce combined with marinara sauce adds a slight kick while enhancing the flavor of the tomatoes and garlic.
Bringing Back Fan Favorites
After more than two years off the menu, QuickChek is bringing back its acclaimed Chicken Mozzarella sub, featuring no-antibiotics-ever roasted chicken, pan-seared and slow-cooked for maximum flavor, topped with fresh, locally-sourced mozzarella, roasted red peppers, peppery arugula, a garlic aioli spread, and drizzled with QC Vinaigrette between two slices of fresh-baked and locally-sourced bread.
Part of the original lineup of the New York Giants sub menu, the Chicken Mozzarella will return to its place among the giants, as well as add to the growing Subwich menu.
“The Chicken Mozzarella is a classic sub that brings familiar flavors together in an approachable way for everyone,” Chef Ted Kwiecien, QuickChek’s culinary specialist. “Developing this recipe was about creating the perfect balance of flavor and freshness.”
To make enjoying your favorite food, drinks, and snacks easier during the rush of the holidays, QC Rewards members can use the QuickChek app to place mobile orders for in-store pickup or delivery. QC Rewards members will receive an offer every day through Dec. 24 as part of the inaugural 24 Days of Deals. Download the QuickChek app today on Apple or Android devices to start earning 3 points per gallon on fuel, get exclusive offers, redeem points, and find the nearest QuickChek.
*Limit one per customer per day.
**QuickChek’s coffee bar was named the number 1 coffee bar among gas stations and convenience stores.
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About QuickChek
QuickChek is a wholly owned subsidiary of Murphy USA. QuickChek operates over 150 stores, including locations with fuel throughout New Jersey, New York’s Hudson Valley, and Long Island. Team members are local to the communities they serve and are passionate about offering delicious food and drinks with exceptional service. QuickChek first opened in Dunellen, NJ in 1967, committed to providing fresh convenience with a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Committed to supporting local communities, QuickChek gives back to organizations including Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Food Bank of Hudson Valley, Alternatives, Inc., The Giants Foundation, Meals on Wheels, and Corporate non-profit partner, Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
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