Certified

Certified Oil’s Certified chain of large-format c-stores strives “to provide a personal shopping experience by treating our customers as guests, offering fast, friendly service and a clean facility.” It aims to be a leading destination for customers seeking quality fuels, snacks and merchandise. The chain offers a wide selection of grab-and-go and packaged foods, along with an extensive selection of self-serve beverages. These include Carlyle’s Cup coffee, available in a variety of roasts, blends and seasonal flavors, and f’real milkshakes. The stores’ roller grills stock Nathan’s Famous and Ball Park hot dogs.

The Certified Rewards loyalty program offers points for every gallon of fuel and $1 purchase made inside the store; these can be redeemed for free items. Members also receive discounts on coffee and beverage purchases.

Source: Convenience Digital Resource Library, Technomic. For benchmarking purposes, store counts are year-end 2017.