Working with Cott, chain targets tattooed America with new proprietary energy drink. Energy drinks, one of the fastest-growing offerings in the beverage industry, are marketed to “Generation Cool,” particularly males between the ages 18 through 20-something who call many of the trend-setting shots in the U.S. So when 7-Eleven Inc. set out to create its…
noble romans plans big 2008
Growth initiatives include development in c-stores and other non-traditional locations. Indianapolis-based Noble Roman’s, Inc. announced a number of management’s initiatives for 2008 designed to sustain the company’s growth trends over the next year and beyond. The company will continue to focus on development of franchises for both non-traditional and traditional locations featuring co-branded Noble Roman’s…
canadian tire gearing up for acquisition
Retailer increases committed bank lines by $500 million to $1.15 billion. Canadian Tire Corp., the Toronto-based operator of more than 1,100 general merchandise retail stores, gas stations and car washes, said that its committed bank lines have been increased by $500 million to a total of $1.15 billion raising speculation that it could be in…
Iowa awards grants for alternative fuels
Kum & Go among the retailers sharing $563,800 for fuel pumps and other equipment supporting E85 and biodiesel. Iowa’s Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Board awarded $563,800 in grants to 21 Iowa fuel retailers to encourage them to install pumps and other equipment to dispense 85% ethanol gas and biodiesel fuel. In addition to biofuels pumps, the…
Texas ordinance preventing gas thefts
Measure fines clerks for turning on fuel pumps for cash customers before payment. A new city ordinance in Rockport, Texas that fines clerks for turning on the fuel before a customer pays has put the brakes on gas thefts. Now other local jurisdictions are looking at creating similar rules, the Corpus Christi (Texas) Caller Times…
tennessee proposal would ban sale of single beers
State convenience store association and Anheuser-Busch are opposing the bill. A proposed ordinance working its way through the Metro Council may outlaw the sale of certain beer in Davidson County. Metro Councilman Michael Craddock said the bill is intended to cut down on the number of people who are drinking beer in public places, like…
dunkin donuts sets sights on florida
Tallahassee, Fla., is the next stop for Dunkin’ Donuts as the company proceeds with the aggressive expansion program it announced in September. Tallahassee has been without a Dunkin’ Donuts franchise since two locations were closed by their owner last year. Giving itself the title “the world’s largest coffee and bakery quick-service restaurant chain,” Dunkin’ Donuts…
couchetard revenues continue to climb
Strong gasoline margins and merchandise same store sales, which increased by 4.2% in the U.S. and 6.6% in Canada, fuel boost. Sales generated by stores acquired in the last 12 months powered Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., Convenience Store Decisions 2007 Chain of the Year, to another robust performance in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. Revenues…
ten ways to help your employees get it done every day
Companies frequently develop vision and mission statements about being number one in their industry, the great service they provide to customers, and their rewarding work environment. Yet more often than not, these statements are so far from reality that they become joke fodder for customers and employees alike. It doesn’t have to be this way,…
mister car wash acquires car wash headquarters
Deal includes eight stores in Florida, Alabama and Texas. Mister Car Wash has acquired the Car Wash Headquarters chain, adding eight stores in Tampa, Fla., Birmingham, Ala., and Mesquite, Texas under its widening umbrella. Financial terms were not disclosed. The company believes the latest acquisition makes Mister Car Wash the second largest carwash chain in…