Number of Convenience Stores Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
65,750
convenience stores businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The convenience stores industry has grown 9.3% since 2000 (from 60,166 to 65,750 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 65,750 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+9.5%).
- •Employment: 2,959,092 workers in 2023 (9.6% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 67%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 65,750 | 92,173 | 2,959,092 | 9.0% | 7.8% | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 65,149 | 91,218 | 2,957,980 | 9.6% | 8.0% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 61,535 | 87,871 | 2,975,536 | 9.3% | 7.9% | +5.3% |
| 2020 | 59,895 | 86,419 | 2,823,558 | 8.9% | 8.5% | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 60,042 | 86,344 | 2,802,367 | 8.4% | 8.5% | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 60,085 | 86,555 | 2,757,075 | 9.0% | 8.7% | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 59,971 | 86,405 | 2,803,214 | 9.2% | 8.8% | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 59,988 | 86,541 | 2,835,939 | 9.5% | 9.0% | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 59,877 | 86,596 | 2,807,141 | 10.1% | 9.3% | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 59,850 | 86,278 | 2,743,128 | 9.6% | 8.9% | +5.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.