SQRL Holdings
Joseph Blake Smith Denies $624K Loan Signature in SQRL Bankruptcy Hearing
The court proceedings surrounding Joseph Blake Smith’s insolvent SQRL convenience store chain took another twist last month when Smith testified that he didn’t sign paperwork associated with a $624,000 loan. read more >
by George Waldon -
SQRL Fallout: More Fraud Allegations Arise Over C-Store Meltdown
The tally of fraud and forgery allegations surrounding Joseph Blake Smith and his troubled ownership of the SQRL convenience store chain continues to grow. read more >
by George Waldon -
SQRL Chaos: Suspicious Transactions Cloud C-Stores Ownership
Allegations of forgery and fraud have joined the escalating chaos surrounding Joseph Blake Smith’s troubled SQRL convenience store chain. read more >
by George Waldon -
SQRL Sale? Acquisition Nears Amid Financial Troubles
Amid rumblings of payroll problems and more staff cuts, SQRL Service Stations is entertaining new ownership. read more >
by George Waldon -
SQRL Faces Financial Strain After Ambitious Expansion
A 210-store transaction in October has not been “seamlessly integrated” as predicted by CEO J. Blake Smith read more >
by George Waldon -
SQRL’s Troubles Deepen with Failed $21M Deal
The company sought to buy a string of convenience stores in southwest Arkansas owned by Blackmon Oil Co. in Glenwood. But the more Blackmon learned about SQRL during the six-month option period, the more they grew concerned about its viability. read more >
by George Waldon -
SQRL More Than Doubles Footprint With 210-Store Acquisition
The Little Rock company now has more than 350 fuel and convenience stations across 14 states. read more >