Circle K’s success in the convenience retailing industry spans more than 60 years. Their roots trace back to 1951 when Fred Hervey purchased three Kay’s Food Stores in El Paso, Texas. Little did anyone know that these stores would serve as the beginning of Circle K. Their mission is to make their customers' lives a little easier every day. Circle K is part of communities across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, helping them grow into one of the world’s leading convenience and fuel retail businesses. Circle K's parent company, Alimentation Couche-Tard (“Couche-Tard”), is a leader in the Canadian convenience store industry.