Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is a Canada-based independent convenience store operator. The Company is a convenience store and road transportation fuel retailer in the Scandinavian countries, the Baltic countries, Ireland and Poland. It operates in 24 countries and territories with approximately 14,300 stores. The Company has approximately 9,295 convenience stores throughout North America. Its North American network consists of 17 business units, including 14 in the United States covering 47 states and three in Canada covering all 10 provinces. The Company operates its convenience store chain under various banners, including Circle K, Couche-Tard, Holiday, and Ingo. It is also engaged in the sale of tobacco products and alternative tobacco products, beverages, beer, wine, and fresh food offerings including quick-service restaurants, candy and snacks, grocery items, and other services.