Launching soon on iOS

The platform built for independent convenience store owners

Hire employees, find local services, follow industry news, and stay connected with nearby store owners, all in one platform built for independent convenience stores.

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The industry in numbersSources: NACS 2025-2026
151,975
Convenience stores in the US
95,672
Owned by operators with 10 or fewer stores
~80,000
Indian-American owned stores (estimate)
100%+
Typical annual staff turnover
$341.2B
In-store sales in 2025

Store counts, turnover and sales: NACS. The ownership figure is an industry estimate, not NACS data. See market facts and sources

The platform

Everything your store needs in one place

Everything that currently lives in your job board, your WhatsApp groups, and your contacts spreadsheet, in one place built for independent store owners.

Job board

Post a job and see who applies, with the work history they have entered and a way to message them directly. No resumes. No blind hires.

Owners postEmployees apply freePhone verified

Community Feed

Supplier recommendations, industry news, regulatory updates, and community posts, all in one searchable feed with privacy controls that let you decide who can see your posts.

Deals and offersSearchableMember posts

Industry news

Industry news for independent store owners: regulatory changes, supplier updates, and what is happening in the business, collected in one place instead of scattered across group chats.

Regulatory updatesSupplier updatesOwner focused

Services directory

Find local service providers by zip code: plumbers, HVAC, refrigeration repair, electricians, and pest control. Owners rate and review the ones they have used.

Search by zip codeOwner recommendedLocal providers

Direct messaging

Message owners or employees directly inside the platform. Job enquiries and store conversations stay in one place inside the app. No more sharing personal numbers over WhatsApp.

Owners and employeesPhone verifiedIn-app messaging
How it works

Simple for owners. Simple for employees.

Onboarding takes under 5 minutes. No forms. No resumes.

For store owners

1

Create your owner profile

Add store details, location, and contact information in under 3 minutes.

2

Post a job or browse employees

Post openings in under 2 minutes. Browse applicant profiles before reaching out.

3

Hire with confidence

Message applicants directly and ask the questions a resume never answers.

For employees

1

Build your profile

Add your work history, previous employers, and availability so owners can understand your experience.

2

Browse jobs near you

See all open positions in your area within the industry you know. Apply in one tap, no resume needed.

3

Always free

Mandali is free for employees forever. Apply for jobs and keep your profile up to date.

Coming soon

More features on the way

Built directly from community feedback after the initial launch.

Employment profiles

Portable employment profiles are planned after launch.

After launch

Store marketplace

Buy and sell convenience stores within the community. No brokers. No generalist platforms. Browse listings from operators who already understand the business: price, volume, lease terms, and staff are all included.

After launch

Procurement Deals

Alone a store. Together a force. Unlock community buying power through supplier deals negotiated collectively and surfaced directly in the app. The deals are permanent and searchable.

After launch

Fraud and dispute resolution

Chargeback disputes and credit card fraud resolution tools built specifically for independent convenience store operators. Manage disputes, track resolutions, and protect your margins, without needing a legal team or a corporate finance department.

After launch
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