Convenience stores
Convenience store operations software for stores you cannot visit every day
MaintainIQ is convenience store operations software for the checks that keep a store clean, safe and ready for the morning rush, from the roller grill and coffee bar to restrooms, coolers and the fuel islands. Clerks complete them on a phone or the counter tablet, and you see every store's status without driving to each one.
- Fuel stations with food service
- One store or a hundred
- English and Spanish
Operators at these brands use MaintainIQ
What slips when you run many small stores
One manager, many stores
A district manager covers a dozen stores and sees each one maybe once a week. Everything in between is a phone call and a guess.
Hot food checks get skipped
Hot dogs sit on the roller grill past their time and the coffee pots are not dumped on the overnight shift, because one clerk is also running the register.
The restroom log on the door
Every hour is initialed in the same handwriting. Customers notice the restroom before you do, and some of them leave a review.
Small repairs turn into big ones
A fountain line leaks, a cooler door will not close, a lot light goes out. The clerk tells whoever answers the phone, and nobody writes it down.
Food service
Roller grill, coffee and fountain checks on the clock
Set hourly or timed checks for the roller grill, hot case, coffee station and fountain, plus temperature logs for the walk-in and reach-in coolers. Each check shows when it was last done and who submitted it, so the overnight clerk's work is as visible as the day shift's.
- Hot holding at 135°F or above and cold holding at 41°F or below, checked on time
- Supported Bluetooth probes for quick readings
- Readings out of range become follow-up tasks
Store condition
Restrooms, floors and fuel islands, every shift
Build opening, shift change and closing checklists for the sales floor, restrooms, coolers and the outside, like pump islands stocked with towels and clean squeegee water, trash emptied and lot lights working. One checklist runs at every store, so each store is held to the same standard.
- Hourly restroom rounds with a due time
- Shift change checklists, so the next clerk knows what was done
- Store audits scored as a percentage and letter grade
Repairs
Ice machines, coolers and lights get fixed, not forgotten
Clerks report a problem in a few taps, with the store and the equipment. The work order gets a priority, a due date and an owner who accepts it. Preventive maintenance keeps ice machines, coolers, HVAC and lot lighting on a schedule with a preferred vendor for each.
- A history of who reported, accepted and closed each repair
- Warranty dates on each piece of equipment
- Next due and days overdue for every service
District view
Convenience store operations software for district managers
The Home dashboard shows food service checks, daily tasks, maintenance and work orders for every store. Filter by district, compare average time late and completion scores, and get one daily summary email with every store's checklist score.
- Average time late and completion score per store
- Each store's last health inspection date, status and score
What convenience stores run in MaintainIQ
Examples of checklists and schedules c-store teams build. Our convenience store daily operations guide walks through a full day.
Every shift
5- Opening, shift change and closing checklists
- Roller grill and hot case checks
- Coffee station and fountain cleaning
- Hourly restroom rounds
- Cooler and freezer temperature log
Every week
4- Store manager audit
- Walk-in cooler and beer cave clean-out
- Pump island and canopy check
- Lot and exterior walk
Monthly and yearly
5- Ice machine cleaning and sanitizing
- Cooler condenser coil cleaning
- HVAC filter changes
- Fire extinguisher inspections
- Parking lot and lighting repairs
Straight answer
What MaintainIQ is not
MaintainIQ is not a POS, back office or fuel management system. It does not track inventory, fuel levels or cash, and it does not schedule clerks. It covers the checklists, food safety logs, store audits and repairs that keep each store clean and working.
Free templates
Free convenience store checklists to start with
Professional Restroom Cleaning Checklist, Complete Guide for Commercial Facility Maintenance
Free professional restroom cleaning checklist PDF for commercial facilities, with daily prep, high-touch surfaces, fixtures, floors, restocking and sign-off.
Free Ice Machine Maintenance & Cleaning Checklist PDF
Free ice machine maintenance and cleaning checklist PDF with daily bin and chute checks, weekly and monthly upkeep, and the six-month deep clean and sanitize.
Free Parking Lot & Exterior Maintenance Checklist PDF
Free parking lot and exterior maintenance checklist PDF with monthly walkthroughs, spring and fall work, quarterly ADA and safety audits and records.
What is convenience store operations software?
It is an app for the daily checks and upkeep that keep a store clean, safe and ready for customers, such as opening and closing lists, food service checks, restroom rounds and repairs. Clerks complete tasks on a phone or tablet, and managers see each store's status without being there.
Does it work for a store with food service?
Yes. You can log roller grill, hot case, coffee and fountain checks and cooler temperatures on a schedule, using a supported Bluetooth probe if you have one. Readings out of range can become follow-up tasks, and every check shows who submitted it and when.
Can a district manager see all stores at once?
Yes. The Home dashboard shows every store's food service checks, daily tasks, maintenance and work orders, and you can filter stores by group, such as district or brand. A daily summary email puts every store's checklist score in one message.
Is MaintainIQ a POS or fuel system?
No. MaintainIQ does not ring sales, manage fuel or track inventory. It handles the checklists, food safety logs, audits and repairs that happen around the register, and you keep your POS and back office system for the rest.
Can clerks use it in Spanish?
Yes. Each person chooses English or Spanish, so the same checklist works for every clerk. The app runs on iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets, and on the web, so a tablet behind the counter works as well as a personal phone.
How is MaintainIQ priced for a chain of stores?
Per location, with unlimited users. Every clerk, store manager and technician can have a login at no extra cost, so hiring and turnover never change your bill. Annual plans come with a 90-day money-back guarantee. See pricing for current plans.
Ready when you are
See every store without the drive
By MaintainIQ's own measurements, managers save 3-10 hours a week. In a 15-minute demo we will show you how food service checks, restroom rounds and repairs would work across your stores.
- iPhone, iPad, Android and web
- English and Spanish
- Unlimited users per location
Prefer to talk? Call (888) 534-0261. US-based support.