Store Owner
The convenience store industry experienced significant consolidation in 2025 with major acquisitions reshaping the competitive landscape. Alimentation Couche-Tard closed a $1.6 billion acquisition of GetGo Cafe + Markets' 270 locations, while Nouria acquired 133-location Enmarket chain.
Store Owner
Smart convenience store operators outmaneuver larger competitors through superior market intelligence. Systematic competitor analysis using local mapping, secret shopping, social media monitoring, and SWOT framework transforms market challenges into sustainable competitive advantages.
Store Owner
ATM placement decisions significantly impact customer traffic and profitability. Ownership retains 100% of surcharge fees but requires maintenance and cash management, while leasing offers simplified operations with reduced revenue through sharing agreements.
Store Owner
Mike Torres thought he was saving money by skipping formal employee training. After all, working a convenience store register isn't rocket science, right? Within two weeks, customer complaints started rolling in, and regular customers began commenting that service had "gone downhill lately."