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title: "Are You a Chain to Watch?"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/a2f152d1-826d-4007-ae9d-6397e75e68bc
source: "CStore Decisions"
original_url: https://cstoredecisions.com/are-you-a-chain-to-watch/
author: "Emily Boes"
category: "Retail"
industry: "Retail"
published: 2026-06-18T19:03:58.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T13:19:56.036Z
image: https://cstoredecisions.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Chains-to-watch-logo-.jpg
---

# Are You a Chain to Watch?

**TL;DR:** CStore Decisions is seeking nominations for convenience store and travel center chains with under 70 units that demonstrate significant growth. The publication will feature five selected chains in its August issue.

*By Emily Boes, originally published in CStore Decisions on 2026-06-18. [Read the original](https://cstoredecisions.com/are-you-a-chain-to-watch/).*

## Story

CStore Decisions is looking for retailer chains under 70 units that are growing, either by acquiring or building new stores, expanding foodservice, integrating new tech, and more.

If you feel that your chain meets these qualifications, nominate it as a 2026 Chain to Watch. CStore Decisions will choose five chains to be featured in this year’s August issue.

We aren’t just recognizing smaller chains. Five chains with over 70 units will be featured in this year’s October issue.

With more chains finding new ways to modernize each year, we’re ready to celebrate the many accomplishments from retailers of all different sizes.

Convenience store or travel center chains only will be recognized. Supplier companies are welcome to nominate c-store chains. The nomination period ends June 24.

## Entities

- Retail (sector)
- CStore Decisions (publication)
- Emily Boes (person)
- convenience store growth (topic)
- retail awards (topic)
- travel center expansion (topic)
- chain recognition (topic)

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Originally reported by Emily Boes, CStore Decisions (https://cstoredecisions.com/are-you-a-chain-to-watch/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/a2f152d1-826d-4007-ae9d-6397e75e68bc).