1,800 Sq Ft Convenience Store Floor Plan: Limited Selection
Big enough for a real cooler wall, three gondolas and a roller-grill food program, small enough to run with one or two staff.
Updated October 25, 2026
Quick answer
An 1,800 sq ft limited-selection convenience store fits a full cooler wall with a walk-in behind it, three gondola runs, coffee and fountain, a roller grill and grab-and-go case near checkout, one restroom and a stockroom. NACS describes this format as 1,500 to 2,200 sq ft, where fuel and in-store sales are both key profit centers.
NACS describes the limited-selection convenience store as 1,500 to 2,200 sq ft, with gasoline and in-store sales both key profit centers. It is a step up from a mini store: enough space for a proper cooler wall and a light food program, without the cost of a kitchen.
The zones
| Zone | Where it sits | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Cooler wall and walk-in | Back wall | Pulls customers past the gondolas |
| Gondolas | Three runs, front to back | Snacks, grocery, automotive |
| Coffee and fountain | Side wall | Morning traffic |
| Roller grill and grab-and-go | Front, near checkout | Impulse food purchase at the register |
| Checkout | Beside the entrance | Sees the floor, the door and the forecourt |
| Restroom and stockroom | Back corner | Shared plumbing wall |
Food without a kitchen
At this size, food usually means equipment that doesn't need a Type 1 hood: a roller grill, a hot case, a pastry case and an open-air cooler for sandwiches and drinks. Put them near checkout so the register can serve them. Check with your health department and code official on what your equipment needs. Our Type 1 vs Type 2 hood guide explains the basics.
Making it your store
The plan is illustrative and the PDF is for planning conversations. When you're ready, we design the floor plan for your building and specify and install the equipment. See custom floor plan design.
Frequently asked questions
Can an 1,800 sq ft store sell hot food?
How many cooler doors fit?
How many staff does a store this size need?
Keep planning
- 1,200 sq ft floor planA fuel-first store where every foot counts: a short cooler wall, two gondolas, coffee and a checkout that sees everything.
- 2,500 sq ft floor planThe most common store size, laid out zone by zone: cooler wall at the back, gondolas through the middle, checkout by the door.
- Store sizes comparedThe standard store formats from kiosk to large-format, and how your menu, cooler wall and site decide which one to build.
- ToolCooler wall plannerEnter the number of glass doors you want to see how long the cooler wall runs and how much floor the walk-in behind it takes.
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