March 17, 2026 | Insights
Most operators don’t find out until it’s too late. Here’s how to get ahead of it. My family and I built Griffin Express from one location to seventy. When we finally made the decision to sell, I thought we were ready. We had a good operation, strong numbers, loyal staff. What we didn’t have was…
January 29, 2026 | Insights
Due diligence preparation isn’t something you start when a buyer shows interest—it’s a discipline you build into your operation years in advance. This checklist covers every document buyers request, from financial statements and fuel agreements to UST compliance and vendor contracts. What Makes This Different: Based on 100+ actual c-store deals—not generic templates Created by…
November 17, 2025 | Insights
Fresh analysis reveals why 2025 is creating an unprecedented window for convenience store owners to prepare — and profit — from a strategic exit. The convenience store M&A market is entering one of the most strategically important periods in more than a decade. As consolidation accelerates, valuations strengthen, and succession pressures mount, operators who prepare…
August 19, 2025 | Insights
How Six Decades of Downstream Energy Experience Built the Ultimate M&A Expertise In 1956, while most business advisors were learning about industries from textbooks and financial statements, the Griffin family was building something different: authentic expertise earned through decades of hands-on experience in the downstream energy sector. The Foundation: Ruben & Ginny Griffin’s Vision When…
July 14, 2025 | Insights
New industry analysis shows unprecedented consolidation trends creating strategic windows for convenience store and fuel distribution businesses The oil and gas industry is experiencing a dramatic shift in 2025, with M&A activity reaching new heights and creating unique opportunities for mid-sized operators. Our latest comprehensive analysis reveals critical trends that every convenience store owner and…
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