There are a lot of great opportunities in the world of convenience store acquisitions, but there is no such thing as a perfect deal.

Make a better profit on items you can control.

You have to know when to hold ’em and know when to fold ’em.

Modification leaves the seller liable for environmental issues during the duration of buyer’s loan period.

Better do your homework. Practical advice to find and buy the right store at the right price.

Retailers should research new profit centers so they don’t end up shooting blanks.

Your energy is better spent making good stores great.

Of the more than 145,000 convenience stores in the United States, less than 20 percent are franchised. That leaves nearly 120,000 stores that are either company owned or independently operated.

It’s important to understand the difference between an appraisal and a valuation.