2024 Star Women in Convenience winner: Brandi Horvath

Franchisee            

Hasty Market

How did you get into this business?

I worked at Glow Variety for 20 years. When Hasty Market purchased the business, I assumed the role as an assistant manager and started to learn basic operational tasks, such as ordering and balancing. I was presented with this opportunity to purchase the franchise. We, as a family, couldn't turn it down, and in 2021, we became franchise owners.

What do you like most about your job?

Being my own boss. 

What are you most proud of during the last 12-18 months?

The integration of home meal replacement into the c-store format. Our team is engaged around the areas of freshness, convenience and community.  Everyday our team is mobilized around the mission of being Ontario’s go-to convenient destination. 

What's the best advice you ever received?

Not to dwell on things I cannot control and to keep moving toward the future.   

Career highlight/biggest achievement?

My biggest achievement would definitely be going from an employee to owning my own business. I went from a cashier to a franchise owner in less than a year.   

How do you define yourself as a leader?

Leading by example and staying positive. I have a great team, so it makes it easy.