Bouchard has been rejiggering convenience stores since he stocked his first shelf at 19 at his brother's franchised Perrette store in Bois-des-Filion, Quebec.

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Couche-Tard also has created its own coffee chain in the U.S., called Boca Cafe, and is experimenting with a franchised Panchero's Mexican-grill restaurant situated inside a convenience store in Tallahassee.

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Same store sales increased by 0.3% upside at company-owned restaurants while its franchised restaurants experienced a 0.2% increase.

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