Proud to Announce 15 years of RBG!

LISLE, IL Royal Buying Group, Inc. (RBG) is proud to announce that they have begun their 15th year in business in July of this year. Originally beginning as a company that would help independent operators group together to leverage their buying power, RBG has developed many other services to help take costs out of the supply chain in the convenience store, drug store, college bookstore, liquor store, tobacco outlet, and truck stops and travel plaza channels. Brands and divisions represented by Royal Buying Group, Inc. include “Royal Buying Group”, which is the legacy division of the company. Other brands, products, and divisions developed over the years include:

Royal Buying Group Phone Card – a complete debit based rechargeable telecom product
RRewards – a complete and flexible loyalty card program for all sizes of c-stores
Royal Petroleum – Operations and real estate opportunities for market divestitures
Royal Management Services – Contract operations management for distressed properties
Royal Buying Group Select – Specifically designed for multi-store operators
Royal Performance Group – sales, marketing, and fulfillment of stored value products
Royal Merchandising Services – continuity coverage, surge, and merchandising services
C-Store Training Services – complete training programs for the convenience store operator
R D A T A – The industry’s most complete database of independent locations

“We are very proud and fortunate to have been in the industry for over 15 years”, said Michael Zielinski – RBG’s President and CEO. “And, our people have been the key for us in our success. It is a pleasure to work with a group of dedicated professionals and be able to share the passion, focus, and direction to continue our efficient approach to convenience retailing services. We look forward to another 15 years of continued growth in relationships, and helping each supplier and retailer partner gain a competitive edge.”

About Royal Buying Group:

Royal Buying Group Inc., headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, is a national organization dedicated to maximizing sales and profitability of Convenience Stores, Petroleum Locations, College Book Stores, Truckstops/Travel Plaza Centers, Auto Repair facilities, Drug Stores, Tobacco Outlets, and Liquor Stores. Recently named to the 2008, 2007, and 2003 Inc. 500, and the 2009 and 2006 Inc. 5000, as one of America’s fastest growing companies, RBG also was ranked the 6th fastest growing company by Crain’s Chicago in 2008, and is listed as one of the largest privately held companies in the Chicago area. Royal Buying Group, Inc. now represents over 6000 locations nationwide. Their core service capabilities include negotiating with regional and national suppliers for impactful and competitive sales and marketing programs and providing category management expertise, state of the art marketing support and excellent customer service support for its membership. Visit our website at www.royalbuying.com for more information on Royal Buying Group, Inc.