Square 9 Softworks, a leading provider of AI-powered intelligent information management, released an expert guide on August 21, 2025, to help convenience stores (C-stores) overcome information management challenges. With the fuel and convenience industry projected to grow by 10.23% by 2028, according to Yahoo Finance, this guide addresses critical operational hurdles to support scalability and efficiency.
The guide focuses on key issues in the fuel and convenience industry, including managing fluctuating revenue, accessing remote information, and handling vendor and supplier contracts. As C-stores expand, they face growing pains from increased demand and site locations. Square 9’s platform, which captures unstructured content and transforms it into searchable data, streamlines processes like accounts payable, order processing, and contract management. “C-stores face unique growth challenges that Square 9 is well-positioned to address,” said Steve Young, President and CEO of Square 9.
Square 9’s AI-driven platform automates repetitive tasks, enabling C-stores to manage data efficiently and make faster decisions. The guide provides practical advice on vetting integrations, managing change, and selecting solutions tailored to C-store needs. For example, The Dutch Group, a fuel and convenience chain, used Square 9 to automate accounts payable, eliminating data entry and improving efficiency across its ERP system, as noted in a 2024 case study.
The convenience store market is projected to grow at a 5.6% CAGR until 2028, per City Facilities Management, driven by evolving customer behaviors and technological adoption. Square 9’s guide aligns with this trend, offering strategies to enhance operational efficiency. The platform’s SOC 2 and HIPAA certifications ensure secure data handling, critical for compliance in retail. Recognized by G2 as a leader in document management for Summer 2025, Square 9 supports over 7,700 customers globally.
“C-stores face unique growth challenges that Square 9 is well-positioned to address,” Young emphasized. The guide highlights how AI-driven automation can provide competitive advantages, such as centralized data access and streamlined vendor management. By addressing these challenges, Square 9 empowers C-stores to scale efficiently in a competitive market.
Square 9 Softworks is a generative AI-powered platform that removes the frustration of extracting data from documents, forms, and all external sources, so you can harness the full power of your information. Release your team from repetitive tasks while your work flows freely in areas like accounts payable, order processing, onboarding, contract management, and more. The Square 9 platform captures your unstructured content, transforms it into clean, searchable data, and securely shares it across your organization to accelerate your decisions and actions.
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