I submitted my resume to an ad on craigslist, and was contacted for 1:1 interview within about a week. After meeting with the District Manager, I was offered the position after my background check results had cleared, and began training within 2 weeks. The company's two biggest concerns for a Store Manager's position are to drive sales and control expenses, so emphasizing your desire to contribute to this and expand the business should help you get a foot in the door.