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Most Satisfied Customers | On the Run (OTR)

Aussies have rated On The Run (OTR) as number one in Canstar Blue’s latest convenience store ratings, with five-star reviews for store layout and presentation, variety of products, convenience and overall satisfaction.

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How we rate convenience store brands

Our review compares convenience store brands on customer satisfaction, so you can find out what other Aussies think about the compared brands before you go ahead with a purchase. Think of it as like asking hundreds of your closest mates which convenience store brand they think is best!


Canstar Blue surveyed 1,315 Australians for their feedback on the convenience store they have visited and made a purchase from in the last six months.

  • The outcomes reported in these ratings are measured via accredited research panels managed by Qualtrics.


Respondents rate their satisfaction with their convenience store brand(s) from zero to 10, where zero is extremely dissatisfied and 10 is extremely satisfied. Brand satisfaction was rated by respondents on the following criteria:
  • Overall satisfaction: measures consumer satisfaction with the convenience store brand as an individual score NOT a combined total of all criteria.
  • Value for money: convenient shopping experience for price of products.
  • Variety of products available: for sale; gas bottles, coffee, grocery items, etc.
  • Customer service staff are available, helpful, resolve problems effectively.
  • Convenience: open at convenient hours, easy to get to.
  • Store layout and presentation: products are well-presented, easy to find.

The winning brand is the one that receives the highest overall satisfaction rating once all the scores from the overall satisfaction criteria are combined and averaged.

  • Overall satisfaction is asked as a specific question and represents an individual measure, not a combined total of all criteria.
  • When we cannot determine a clear winner from the criteria for the overall satisfaction rating, we will then look at the other criteria measured in the rating.
    • The brand with the highest number of five-star ratings within the supporting criteria will become the five-star recipient in overall satisfaction, and thus win the award. If a clear leader still cannot be determined from the supporting criteria, joint winners will be declared.

Brands must have received at least 30 responses to be included, so not all brands available in the market have been compared in this survey. The brands rated in this survey are listed below in order of best overall satisfaction.

  • On The Run (OTR)
  • Coles Express
  • The Foodary
  • Woolworths Metro
  • IGA X-press
  • 7-Eleven
  • EzyMart

Find more detailed information on our Most Satisfied Customer methodology.


Top Convenience Store Brand – On The Run (OTR)

OTR

On The Run (OTR) is a South Australian founded 24/7 convenience store chain that operates across the country. The brand has drive-through service and car washes at select locations, as well as partnerships with quick-service restaurants including Hungry Jacks and Guzman Y Gomez.

About our consumer experts


Rachel Bollerman: Content Producer

This article was written by Canstar Blue Home & Lifestyle Content Producer, Rachel Bollerman. Rachel graduated with a Bachelor of Communications, majoring in Journalism at the Queensland University of Technology. She has worked in a variety of public relations, marketing and communications roles, gaining experience in community management, social media marketing, blog writing and other styles of copywriting. When she’s not working, Rachel enjoys doing arts and crafts projects at home and spending time with friends.

 

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Samantha Howse: Consumer Research Specialist

Sam Howse Research Specialist

Samantha Howse is Canstar Blue’s Consumer Research Specialist, coordinating the consumer research program behind our customer satisfaction awards across Canstar and Canstar Blue in Australia and New Zealand. Sam has earned a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Griffith University and, with seven years in market research and 2 years in marketing, she is experienced in survey design, implementation and analysis, coupled with an understanding of marketing principles and best practice.

 

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Past ratings

Here are the past winners from Canstar Blue’s convenience store ratings:

  • 2023: On The Run (OTR)
  • 2022: Coles Express
  • 2021: SPAR

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