Today's consumers are busier than ever. Continually connected to work through cell phones, on the run to bring children to school and other activities, or in a hurry to get errands done between jobs, your customers are desperately seeking to get more of the one thing they can't buy: time.
Because gas stations are conveniently located where customers live, work, and shop, you have the opportunity to fulfill consumers' needs by having more of what they need on the run with a convenience store.
In 2024, the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) reported 152,396 C-stores are operating in the United States. That equates to one convenience store per every 2,204 people. C-stores are tremendously important to the transportation sector, responsible for 80% of fuel sales in the United States.
H&S Energy owns and operates over 250 C-stores throughout the western U.S. Our team has transformed our experience and expertise into valuable consulting services for other C-store owners and managers. We help entrepreneurs break into the C-store industry and provide consultation to seasoned leaders to improve their operations and achieve outstanding results.
What this means is having a convenience store at your site will attract more customers to your fuel pump, and convenience store purchases are a great way to increase and diversify your revenue.
H&S Energy is the proud owner of the Power Market and Pinnacle 365 by Power Market brands and works with other C-store brands to offer gas station owners opportunities to expand their services for customers with a convenience store.
Investing in an H&S Energy C-Store franchise will:
Construction and design. Whether you are converting an existing location or building from the ground up, H&S Energy has a construction and development team to help you assess locations, design your store, and bring your dream to reality. H&S Energy may even be able to help with funding and finance.
Support team. H&S Energy has an experienced team to help you in all facets of setting up and running your convenience store, including ongoing training and development.
Brand recognition. Consumers know and seek out Power Market and Pinnacle 365 by Power Market stores.
Buying power. H&S Energy has already established healthy margins and cost-saving relationships with many well-known brands. You can take advantage of the discount/rebate program they have already negotiated with suppliers. H&S Energy's buying power also extends into helping you purchase the equipment you need for your store at already negotiated prices.
Proprietary Products. You'll be able to offer products sold only by H&S Energy that customers love and have margins to support a healthy bottom line.
Customers love C-stores because it's easy for them to grab what they need on the go:
Whether your customer is looking for a quick snack, a gallon of milk, or ingredients to whip together a quick meal, all these needs can be met while filling up the car at the pump.
You never know what will happen when you're on the road. Customers love the convenience of quickly being able to get a few first aid items or car maintenance supplies without having to go to a big-box store.
The variety of products sold in a C-store is incredible. Whether searching for beverages, smoking products, or coffee, there are choices for everyone.
Stores are light, bright, and organized well, making the stop an enjoyable shopping experience.
