C-Store Chain Closing Doors … in a Good Way
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Car Wash: Washed Out
A decade ago, big-box retailers were the 500-pound gorilla threatening to attack convenience-store car-wash operators in the United States. Where do they stand today?
Many gas stations have evolved to sell packaged foods and ultimately became c-stores that sell gas. Many of those will become a food retailer first that also sells gas. But if you’re among the readers who cringe at the idea of retailing anything with a shelf life shorter than a candy bar, there’s another direction: becoming a professional car wash first that also sells gas.