13 Facts About Alimentation Couche-Tard

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc, or simply Couche-Tard, is a Canadian multinational operator of convenience stores.

Alimentation Couche-Tard operates its corporate stores mainly under the Couche-Tard, Circle K and On the Run brands, but under the affiliated brands 7-jours, Dairy Mart, Daisy Mart and Winks.

In May 1997, Alimentation Couche-Tard acquired C Corp, a subsidiary of Provigo that owned the chains Provi-Soir in Quebec, Winks in Ontario and Red Rooster in Alberta.

Alimentation Couche-Tard has since revived the Provi-Soir name in Quebec which it keeps as a distinct chain, much like the 7 Jours division.

In 2001, Alimentation Couche-Tard broke into the American market with the acquisition of 172 Bigfoot convenience stores from Johnson Oil Company of Columbus, Indiana.

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Alimentation Couche-Tard held the master franchise for Dunkin' Donuts in Quebec since August 2003, but agreed in August 2008 to terminate this franchise within 12 to 18 months.

In early 2010, Alimentation Couche-Tard started consolidating its outlets in Quebec by closing down many of those that did not do well in sales, and therefore allowing the successful ones to prosper.

In 2014, Alimentation Couche-Tard sold off its Tiendas Extra chain, a subsidiary of Circle K, in Mexico to Grupo Modelo.

In July 2017, Alimentation Couche-Tard announced an agreement to acquire Holiday Stationstores, the 18th largest convenience store chain in the United States, with over 500 locations in 10 states.

Many Alimentation Couche-Tard locations are gas stations co-branded with Irving Oil.

Partnership expanded in 2008, as Irving leased its remaining Bluecanoe and Mainway convenience stores to Alimentation Couche-Tard, expanding the latter chain's reach into Atlantic Canada and New England under the Circle K brand.

Alimentation Couche-Tard has begun to phase out other local brands such as Mac's in favour of the Circle K brand.

Casey's rejected Alimentation Couche-Tard's offer and was successful in September 2010 in retaining its board of directors vs Alimentation Couche-Tard's nominated slate.