Average Store Size Comparison
The average convenience store is around 2,500 square feet, significantly smaller than grocery stores which are around 45,000 square feet.
- Convenience stores typically range from 40′-70′ deep.
- Grocery stores and discount centers range from 100′-120′ deep.
- Retail store dimensions in a neighborhood center vary from 20’x40′ to 75’x120′.
- Grocery retailers now prefer units between 1,500 to 20,000 square feet in central locations.
Industry Insights
- Construction costs for convenience stores have surged from $5.6 million to $7 million in five years.
- Very large "hyper convenience" stores range from 4,000 to 5,000 square feet, offering a variety of products and services.
- Convenience stores are considered retail businesses, alongside grocery, drug, and department stores, with service businesses like beauty salons also falling under the retail category.
- Convenience stores typically keep limited stock compared to supermarkets and offer convenience in addition to another primary task like a gas station or shopping mall.