In an area where business is still done with a handshake, c-store chain Corner Store brings customer service to a new level while offering a well-known, proprietary foodservice program to Seminole, Texas. With a brand-new loyalty program, customers can find deals and discounts on Corner Store products with a physical rewards card. Corner Store began…
Independent Operators Persevere
Small independent convenience store retailers are not only grappling with the same inflation, supply chain issues and labor shortages as the rest of the industry, but they’re also having to compete against larger chains with fewer resources. Still, small family chains are the backbone of this industry and many independent c-stores are succeeding today despite…
Fuel City Adds Chester’s Chicken
Fuel City has announced the opening of a Chester’s Chicken in its Haltom City location in the Dallas Fort-Worth region. The new store opened on June 30, and is located at 1715 Haltom Road. With seven travel center locations in Texas, Fuel City is a fast growing chain that is known for its world-famous tacos.…
How to Freshen Up Your Business to Increase Revenue
Many small businesses, old and new, find themselves wondering how to stay up-to-date in a market that is constantly evolving. It can be difficult and overwhelming to keep up with various trends in business. Being a small business owner comes with many responsibilities in order to maintain the success of your business. From appearance to…
Corner Store Celebrates Grand Opening
Headquartered in Seminole, Texas, Corner Store is celebrating the opening of its third location — a travel center. More than 1,000 customers turned out for the grand opening that ran from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 11, 2022. The new travel center is located at 2303 Hobbs Highway in Seminole, Texas, and offers…
How Can I Find New Employees for My Business?
Prior to a store’s grand opening, a small to mid-sized business owner newbie must recruit, hire, and train ideal workers. Investing time and energy in research and preparation about everything from where to find the best staffers to preparing relevant interview questions can help gather information on the training process. Business owners need to keep…
How Should Independent C-Store Operators Approach Project Management?
“The nice thing about not planning is that failure comes as a complete surprise rather than being preceded by a period of worry and depression.” — John Harvey-Jones If you get in a car in Chicago with the intent of driving to Los Angeles, the GPS rarely plots the California portion of the map while…
How Can Independent Marketers Compete With Big-Box Stores?
If you’re a small or medium-sized business owner, staying ahead of the competition is essential. A small business owner’s primary concern is how they can outperform their competitors by offering superior products and services at tempting prices. Getting ahead in any retail industry includes many responsibilities such as marketing, inventory management, sales tracking, and cost…
Why Should an Independent C-Store Operator Develop a Policy and Procedures Handbook?
“Badges? We ain’t got no badges. We don’t need no badges! I don’t have to show you any stinkin’ badges!” – from “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre” As a small business owner, you may wonder why one would need to get organized from a policy and procedure standpoint. After all, you may only have…
New-to-Market Curby’s Opens First Store
In a new initiative to offer a convenient, quick-service concept to the southern market, Lubbock, Texas-based Curby’s opened its first store on Feb. 1. Given that cases of the COVID-19 omicron variant have spiked, the on-the-go service is expected to be well-received. The grand opening celebration of the first Curby’s Express Market is projected for…