7 Convenience Store Business Success Stories [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.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a convenience store business:

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?

-> Examples of established convenience store business

Other resources

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Starting A Convenience Store Business: Everything You Need To Know

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3. CStore Decisions

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

Website traffic: 80K/month

4. ACS

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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