Thorntons Inc. · Louisville, KY United States
Company Description
Phone: 502-425-8022
Fax: 502-327-9026
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This link will open in a new window Fill 'er (and you) up at Thorntons. Kentucky's largest privately owned corporation, Thorntons operates about 160 Thorntons and QuickCafé & Market convenience stores and gas stations in Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee. It also operates a single travel plaza and eight car wahes. Through wholly-owned subsidiary Thornton Transportation, the company distributes its own fuel and operates a river bulk storage terminal. The chain is focusing on high-margin items such as sandwiches, doughnuts and gourmet coffee to boost sales. The family-owned and -operated company was co-founded in 1971 by namesake and chairman James H. Thornton and is run by his son CEO Matt Thornton. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Thorntons Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Private Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | September |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $1,900.0 |
| 2008 Employees | 2,500 |
Thorntons Inc. Executives
27 executives listed for Thorntons Inc.'s Louisville, KY location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| CEO | Matt Thornton | Network |
| Director Operations | Shawn Kendrick | Network |
| CFO | Christopher Kamer | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Thorntons Inc.
Demand is driven by consumer spending and manufacturing output. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations. Large companies have advantages in account relationships, bulk fuel purchasing, fleet size, and access to drivers. Small operations can compete effectively by providing quick turnaround, serving a local market, or transporting unusually sized goods. Average annual revenue per employee is $135,000. Trucking competes with other forms of cargo transportation, including rail, air, and water. However, the shift toward intermodal transportation means that these modes of delivery are often more complementary than competitive. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Thorntons Inc. Competitors
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