About Convenience Stores

Convenience stores, also known as mini marts, provide a one-stop shopping experience for items needed in an emergency. No matter whether you are running low on gas or are out of milk or bread, you can find what you need at the convenience store.

Significance

Convenience stores are often located within neighborhoods. They offer customers a place to buy snacks, food items and items for your vehicle.
Often, convenience stores offer a few tables and chairs for customers to eat or drink coffee.

Function

Convenience stores are used when you need to purchase a few necessities, but do not have the time to go to the grocery store.
Convenience stores are commonly open 24 hours, making shopping there flexible.

Types

Delicatessens and small eateries are commonly found inside convenience stores.
Most convenience stores do double-duty as gas stations.

Benefits

Convenience stores are beneficial because you can purchase snacks, drinks and gallons of milk quickly without standing in long lines at a grocery store checkout.

Warning

Because convenience stores are usually open 24 hours each day, they are at high risk for robberies.
Due to the aspect of convenience, prices at these stores are usually higher than what you would normally pay in a regular grocery store.

Resources

• Quiktrip Convenience Stores
• 7-11 Convenience Stores