Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is a Canadian convenience-store and fuel-retailing company headquartered in Laval, Quebec. Through its network of convenience stores, it sells fuel, beverages, snacks, prepared foods, tobacco products, and other everyday consumer goods. Many locations also offer services such as car washes, electric-vehicle charging, and foodservice options.
The company operates primarily under the Circle K and Couche-Tard banners, along with other regional brands. Its operations serve customers across North America, Europe, and selected markets in Asia and Oceania. In addition to company-operated stores, Alimentation Couche-Tard has expanded through acquisitions and operates a combination of owned, leased, and affiliated locations.
Alimentation Couche-Tard was founded in Quebec in 1980 by Alain Bouchard and grew from a regional convenience-store operator into an international retailer. The company is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Alex Miller, while founder Alain Bouchard serves as executive chairman of the board.
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