In this episode of “At Your Convenience,” CSP Executive Editor Hannah Hammond talks to Rene Dacosta, vice president for food, beverage and QSR at Brake Time Corner Market (BTCM). 

The Houston-based chain of more than 240 convenience stores was featured on the cover of CSP magazine’s July issue. 

• Brake Time Corner Market is No. 35 on CSP’s 2026 Top 202 ranking of convenience-store chains by U.S. store count. 

BTCM has grown its store count significantly through new builds and acquisitions over the last few years. Now, it’s looking to up its foodservice game with Dacosta’s help. 

In this podcast, Dacosta shares how he got into the convenience-store industry after working at pizza companies, and what consumers’ impressions are of c-store food.