CONVENIENCE FOOD STORES (SIC 54112)

Establishments primarily engaged in the retail sale of a medium
variety of canned goods, dairy products, pre-packaged meats, and
other grocery items in limited amounts. They also may sell
newspapers, magazines, refreshment items, cigarettes, beer, wine,
and novelties.  Customers normally utilize a convenience store to
purchase a few items, whereas grocery stores are utilized for
large, volume purchases.  Convenience stores normally have a
maximum of two check-out counters; less than 2,500 square feet of
total under-roof floor space; a small, private parking lot; and
hours of operation which normally extend beyond those of
traditional grocery stores.  Establishments primarily selling
convenience store items but also selling gasoline are classified in
kind of business 541130.