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Our mission at Circle K is to make our customers' lives a little easier every day. We are part of communities across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, helping us grow into one of the world’s leading convenience and fuel retail businesses. Our parent company, Alimentation Couche-Tard (“Couche-Tard”), is a leader in the Canadian convenience store industry. Together, we are brightening journeys across more than 14,200 stores in 26 countries worldwide. We’re all about Growing Together. Learn how you can join our team today: https://workwithus.circlek.com. Work with us, and we’ll make it work for you. Find out more at https://www.circlek.com/ or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

In 1959, Founder Don Lamberti leased a store from his father on East 14th and Broadway in Des Moines, Iowa. After nine years of operating this old country store, which he remodeled into a convenience store, Don's gas supplier and friend Kurvin C. Fish, suggested that Don buy the Square Deal Oil Company. Don followed his advice and purchased the service station with a three-bay garage in Boone, Iowa. Using the knowledge from his store in Des Moines, Don converted the gas station into a convenience store. The Boone store was named "Casey's"​ by using Kurvin C. Fish's initials. The third store was built in another small community with a population of only 1,500 - Waukee, Iowa. This was the first Casey's built totally from scratch and proved to be the best store yet. At this point, Don realized he was on to something and decided to establish the stores in communities with a population of 5,000 or less. Through the years, Casey's success has been attributed to our clean stores, restrooms, and the friendly employees who pride themselves in customer service. Casey's customers have come to know that inside each store they will find dedicated, helpful, and well-trained employees, exceptional prepared food items, and a clean environment in which to shop.

Since 1952, Sheetz has been the ultimate one-stop shop for almost everything, and a proud staple on the Top 100 Companies to Work For list. Need gas? Dinner for the family? A late-night snack to pair with your favorite podcast? Sheetz has you covered. It’s where you swing by after the big game with friends, or where you solve that “uh oh, we forgot to pack this” moment. With spotless restrooms (the cleanest this side of Oz) and a focus on convenience, Sheetz delivers it all, always with a smile. As a family-owned business that has grown across multiple states, we’ve never lost sight of what matters most. Prioritizing our customers? Always. Empowering our incredible employees? Absolutely. Giving back to the communities we proudly call home? Without question. At Sheetz, it’s more than just a stop - it’s an experience. When you visit us, you’re not just a customer, you’re family.