Convenience Store Profiles: Texas
Texas is the second largest state in the United States by both area and population. Houston is the most populous city in Texas and the fourth largest in the U.S., while San Antonio is the second most populous in the state and seventh largest in the U.S. Dallas–Fort Worth and Greater Houston are the fourth and fifth largest metropolitan statistical areas in the country, respectively. Other major cities include Austin, the second most populous state capital in the U.S., and El Paso. The Texas Convenience Store Market Texas is home to a number of dominant convenience store industry giants such as 7-11, McLane, Stripes and Buccee’s. The state based distributors include Brenham Wholesale, Texas Jasmine Wholesalers, Texas Wholesale, Wencor Distribution, McCarty-Hull, CD Hartnett, North Central Distributors, B and G Wholesale, RC Taylor and Price and Co. Other state based C-store groups include General Goods, Eskimo Hut and Empire Petroleum Partners. Texas Food and Fuel Association The Texas Food & Fuel Association enables the success of its members by serving as an advocate and resource for the industry before both governmental authorities and the public. For Manufacturers to Become Members: www.tffa.com