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Parkland runs a complex logistics network—Burnaby refinery (processing ~88,000 bpd capacity in 2025), 170+ storage terminals, and a large truck fleet—to route product from the refinery or third-party suppliers to retail and commercial customers, boosting integrated margins by capturing regional crack spreads up to US$8–12/bbl in volatile months.

Real-time analytics feed price and demand signals across 1,400+ retail sites, enabling daily reallocations that cut transit costs ~5% and improved gross margin contribution by ~0.4 percentage points in 2024.

Managing over 3,100 retail sites in 2024, Parkland keeps site cleanliness, inventory and staff training tightly controlled to support ON the Run scaling; the brand contributed roughly C$1.9 billion in retail sales in 2024, signaling the shift from fuel-only to food-and-essentials destinations.

The Burnaby refinery, Parkland Corp’s 55,000 bpd (barrels per day) facility, supplies ~30% of British Columbia’s road fuels, giving Parkland a reliable local source and margin capture; in 2024 the refinery averaged utilization near 92%.

Parkland’s network of ~220 storage terminals and 2.2 million m3 capacity lets the company manage inventories, execute crude and product hedges, and reduce stockout risk, supporting supply security and operational independence.

Parkland operates roughly 4,000 company-owned or dealer sites across North America and the Caribbean (2025), positioned on major highways, urban corridors and travel hubs to capture local and long-distance fuel and convenience demand.

The portfolio’s real estate—valued at about US$3.5 billion on book (2024)—and geographic diversity are core long-term value drivers, supporting steady retail margins and site-level cash flows.

Parkland combines high-quality fuel with fresh food and grocery essentials at ON the Run sites, letting customers complete fueling, meals, and quick shopping in one stop—reducing trip time by about 12–15 minutes per visit based on industry convenience-store studies (2023).

Parkland assures commercial and industrial clients a steady fuel and lubricant supply—even in remote sites—through an integrated supply chain that cut stockout events by 28% in 2024 and supports 1,200+ bulk deliveries weekly; this lowers operational downtime risk and saved clients an estimated CAD 45M in avoided outage costs in 2024.

The JOURNIE Rewards app is Parkland’s primary retail touchpoint, with 1.6 million members in Canada as of Dec 31, 2024, driving repeat visits via targeted, mobile-first offers and a 7–12% uplift in basket spend on promoted items. The app enables two-way messaging and instant feedback, reducing complaints resolution time by ~30% and improving NPS (net promoter score) where tracked.

Dedicated account managers serve Parkland’s commercial and industrial clients with industry-specific expertise, securing long-term contracts and customized service levels—70% of B2B revenue in 2024 came from contract customers—plus specialized billing and fuel-tracking solutions that cut invoicing errors by ~30%. High trust and fast responsiveness (target <24-hour SLA for urgent calls) are essential to retain large-scale customers and sustain enterprise margins near 6–8%.

The primary channel to reach consumers is Parkland’s ~2,800 corporate-owned service stations and convenience stores (2024), fully controlled for consistent branding and direct margin management; in 2024 Parkland reported $12.1 billion in fuel and convenience retail revenue, with corporate sites driving ~65% of retail gross profit and acting as the physical storefront for all fuel and non-fuel products.

Parkland extends reach via independently owned dealer and franchise sites operating under its brands, enabling rapid expansion with lower capex versus company-owned stores; as of FY2024 Parkland supplied over 1,500 third-party sites, contributing roughly 40% of retail fuel volume. Partners receive centralized supply-chain logistics and marketing support—Parkland’s wholesale procurement delivered $12.8 billion in fuel purchases in 2024 to maintain consistent brand standards and margins.

Everyday Commuters are individual drivers who need reliable fuel and quick convenience purchases for daily travel; location, price, and Parkland’s loyalty program (MyRewards, 8% of transactions in 2024 earned bonus points) drive repeat visits. Capturing this high-frequency cohort—accounting for ~55% of retail fuel volume and generating roughly CAD 1.2 billion retail margin in 2024—is essential for steady retail performance.

Commercial fleet operators—firms running trucks, delivery vans, or service vehicles—need reliable fuel access and precise expense tracking; Parkland offers fleet cards and high-speed fueling lanes at ~2,000 North American sites as of 2025 to cut dwell time and reconcile costs. These customers prioritize efficiency and regional coverage; fleets using Parkland report average fuel savings of 3–5% and streamline reporting across hundreds of locations.

The largest cost for Parkland Corporation is buying crude and refined fuels—fuel purchases were about US$11.2 billion in 2024, making up ~68% of operating costs; these costs move with Brent and regional product cracks and FX (CAD/USD). Efficient hedging and logistics reduced margin volatility in 2024—hedge cover ~40% of refinery exposure—and tight supply-chain planning is critical to protect EBITDA against price swings.

Operating Parkland's fleet, pipelines and terminals drives major transport and storage costs—fuel accounted for ~28% of distribution OPEX in 2024, fleet maintenance and lease payments added about CAD 420 million and CAD 185 million respectively that year. Continuous route optimization and terminal throughput improvements aim to cut unit logistics costs, where a 5% efficiency gain could save roughly CAD 50–80 million annually based on 2024 volumes.

Retail fuel sales—Parkland Corporation sold ~6.2 billion litres at retail in FY2024, making pump sales the largest revenue source; volumes and regional rack pricing drove revenue variance across Canada and the US. Margins improved via integrated supply and refining: in 2024 Parkland reported refining throughput ~28,000 bpd and retail gross margin expansion of ~12% year-over-year.

Non-fuel sales from ON the Run stores and integrated quick-service restaurants drive high-margin revenue—in 2024 convenience and food accounted for about 31% of Parkland Corp’s Canadian retail segment revenue, with gross margins often 3–5x higher than fuel margins.