Mandali — Community platform for South Asian convenience store owners

The community platform built for Independent convenience store owners

Hire trusted employees, procure together for better pricing, buy or sell your store, discover local services and stay connected with nearby store owners—all in one platform built for independent convenience stores.

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Verified community
The problem we are solvingSource: NACS 2024
151,975
Convenience stores in the US
80,000+
Indian-American owned stores
146%
Annual staff turnover rate
$3,242
Cost to replace one manager
60%
Are independent operators
The platform

Everything your store needs in one place

Six features that replace your job board, your broker, your WhatsApp groups, and your contacts spreadsheet — all in one verified community platform.

Job board

Post jobs and find verified employees. Every applicant comes with a portable verified employment history. No resumes. No blind hires.

Owners postEmployees apply freeVerified profiles

Employment profiles

Employees build a verified work history that travels with them. New employers can contact previous employers directly — a real conversation, not a number on a screen.

Portable historyVerified tenureDirect contact

Community Feed

Procurement deals, 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 offersSearchableCommunity verified

Procurement Deals

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

Group buyingSupplier dealsSearchable tools

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 all included.

List your storeBrowse listingsNo broker needed

Direct messaging

Message owners or employees directly inside the platform. Job enquiries, reference checks, store sale conversations — all in one secure, verified channel. No more sharing personal numbers over WhatsApp.

Owners and employeesVerified identitySecure 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 verified employee profiles with full employment history before reaching out.

3

Hire with confidence

Call previous employers directly. See verified tenure. Make better decisions every single time.

For employees

1

Build your verified profile

Add your work history, previous employers, and availability. Your reputation travels with you to every new job.

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. Build your reputation. Find better jobs. Own your history.

Coming soon

More features on the way

Built directly from community feedback after the initial launch.

Services directory

Find trusted local service providers by zip code — plumbers, HVAC, refrigeration repair, electricians, pest control. All recommended by owners in your community.

Coming 2027

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.

Coming 2027
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