Grocery, Gas Station & Convenience Store Generators
Extreme weather events have created unique and significant challenges when it comes to energy infrastructure. These challenges have resulted in an overburdened electric grid and, in turn, regional power outages across the country.
Preventing loss of product, loss of customer confidence and security concerns are just some of the reasons why Managed Generator Services is the preferred generator partner for the grocery, gas station and convenience store industry.
Countless studies show that when disaster strikes, gas sales increase. While one might assume customer’s “hunker down” the reality is that people continue to need to get to work, continue their road trip or run out for convenient necessities making gas stations a key destination during power outages. When a customer sees the bright, neon lights of an OPEN gas station during a power outage, it brings feelings of relief and refuge and, as a consequence, drives revenue.
Having a professionally installed and maintained backup generator is essential during a power outage to ensure gas pumps are operational and customers can be rung up to pay.
Additionally, the loss of perishable goods that expire or must be thrown out for food safety considerations results in a loss of $62.5 Million dollars a year.
My generator is the single most important investment I have here.
Not only does it keep my doors open, fuel running and perishables viable, it also makes me the unofficial center of town during an outage. My neighbors know I’m going to be open for business, which makes me feel good about contributing to my community and I see a surge in revenue.
Additional benefits of backup power
Apart from ensuring you’ll never lose out on potential sales and protect yourself against costly inventory loss due to food safety requirements, a backup generator plays a key role in: