The Darwen-based Issas started buying and upgrading old petrol stations in 2001. Their company Euro Garages made an £8.5m profit on £438.5m sales in 2012-13. It's now reckoned to be the fastest growing petrol retailer in the UK.
Ages: 42/43
Activity: Petrol Stations
Wealth: £100m
Latest turnover: £438m
Five-year rise in turnover: 81%
No. of employees: 1377
Five-year rise in employment: 163%
Score:134
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