19 Trending Convenience Store Businesses [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: July 24th, 2023

Start A Convenience Store Business

A convenience store is a shop with extended opening hours and stocks different household goods and groceries.

These stores are located conveniently, such as strip malls or residential areas, where people can access them easily.

Here are three options to consider:

Buying an existing store
Opening a franchise
Starting a convenience store from scratch

Buying an existing convenience store comes with the advantage of inheriting the existing customer base so long as you keep up the excellent service. For the franchise, it means the parent company will provide you with the guidelines and procedures, inventory lists, and pay for national marketing and advertising.

However, opening your convenience store means you have the freedom to choose vendors and product selection. You can select the location and negotiate the lease.

Regardless of your choice, ensure your convenience store is within a strategic location.

Looking for some examples of a convenience store business?

Interested in case studies of a successful convenience store business? Check out our full list of success stories.

1. CStore Decisions

From daily news, product trends, video and strategy, CStore Decisions provides an array of resources for cstore owners.

Website traffic: 80K/month

2. ACS

Learn more about starting a convenience store business:

Where to start?

-> How much does it cost to start a convenience store business?
-> Pros and cons of a convenience store business

Need inspiration?

-> Other convenience store business success stories

Other resources

4. Convenience Store

Convenience Store is the market-leading website for stores selling the ‘convenience mix’. The website covers industry and business news, as well as retailer profiles, category management advice and in-depth features on the 35-plus product categories sold through convenience stores.

5. Shakes and Smoothies

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6. Convenience Retailing University

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7. Convenience ATMs Inc.

We sell Hyosung, Genmega and Triton ATMs all for the best prices. Need an ATM? Start an ATM Business or our ATM Placement Program - Convenience ATMs Inc.

8. CEFCO

Whether you’re making a quick pit stop to refuel on gas or stopping in for a snack and a beverage – When you're on the go, make it CEFCO Convenience Stores!

9. Tribal Convenience Store Association (TCSA)

Tribal Convenience Store Association (TCSA) is the only tribal-led convenience-store association bringing tribes together across state and reservation lines to freely share best practices, grow beneficial networks

10. nzfranchises.co.nz

Franchises for Sale NZ, for your franchise New Zealand opportunities. Search 100's of top NZ Franchise for Sale listings. Buy or sell your New Zealand franchise on Franchise NZ

11. EG America

12. Your local convenience store.

Londis convenience stores, off licenses and corner shops offer a great choice of big brands and daily essentials for great value: bread, milk, eggs, groceries, fruit and vegetables. In a hurry? Grab a quality coffee on the go or grab a bite to eat from the hot food section.

13. RaceWay

RaceWay is your hometown store, wherever you go. Count on us for convenience, quality, great service, and unbeatable prices.

14. chevronextramile.com

15. mainsite

Grocery Equipment Sales sells good used supermarket, convenience store and restaurant equipment. Most equipment is fully refurbished or rebuilt. Some will be in good working condition and clean.

16. Convenience Store Forum

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18. CIRCLE K

Circle K is a convenience store chain offering a wide variety of products for people on the go. If you are looking for a great cup of coffee, a cold beverage, a Polar Pop cup, a Froster drink, or fresh food to go, we are the place to visit. We have premium quality fuels and excellent car washes. If you need public restrooms or an ATM, please stop by. Our fast and friendly team is always happy to serve you!

Where they're located: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Website traffic: 1.67M/month

19. Buc-ees

Buc-ee’s is a chain of travel centers known for clean bathrooms and many fueling positions.

Where they're located: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Website traffic: 350K/month