OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. -- This edition of New Convenience-Store Roundup features new convenience-store openings, sales, acquisitions and store closings with listings for the month of September 2015.
The unscientifically gathered roundup is by no means complete, but serves as a monthly competitive snapshot of newly opened or closed U.S. convenience stores, gas stations, truckstops and travel centers not previously reported in CSP Daily News.
Many of the stores are owned by independent operators, while others belong to major chains, some part of CSP's Convenience Top 101. Some of them may be your new competitors.
The list has been arranged by state. Click through each item for more details on each store.
Your store not listed? Please send your new-store announcements to Greg Lindenberg at glindenberg@cspnet.com.
Arizona
John & Kathy's Shop, a convenience store and post office in downtown Phoenix, closed in late September.
California
A new Circle K convenience store opened in Downey, Calif., on September 18.
Cruisers gas station and convenience store opened September 21 in Copperopolis, Calif., replacing the Kwik Serve, which was owned by the same company, Boyett Petroleum.
Georgia
A new Circle K convenience store opened in College Park, Ga., on September 15.
Illinois
Thorntons held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new convenience store in Algonquin, Ill., on September 25.
Indiana
On September 8, Ricker’s convenience stores opened its newest location in Columbus, Ind., one of five flagship stores the chain has plans to open this year in central Indiana.
Iowa
Kum & Go opened a new 5,000-square-foot convenience store in Des Moines, Iowa, on September 17.
Louisiana
Corner Store opened its first new-to-industry (NTI) convenience store in 23 years on September 3 in La Place, La. The store is 4,650 square feet, with a Taco Plus store with seven fuel pumps including diesel
Maryland
Royal Farms held the ribbon cutting on September 25 for a convenience store in Urbana, Md.
Minnesota
Kwik Trip opened a new convenience store in Monticello, Minn., on September 29.
A new Circle K convenience store opened its doors in Minnetonka, Minn., on September 1.
Missouri
Rodney Barekman incorporated the name Git N Go Inc. and opened a convenience store September 21 in Springfield, Mo., a former Kum & Go property.
Nevada
Maverik opened a convenience store September 23 in Elko, Nev. The nearly 5,000 square-foot store takes place of an older, less open building. "You could fit four of our old buildings inside this one," Jeff Pidlypchak, district manager, said. The store contains Maverik's Bonfire Grill kitchen and a selection of drinks ranging from hot coffee to beer. Glass refrigerators display a variety of craft beers, where shoppers can create their own six pack. A display of wine includes bottles from Churchill Vineyards in Fallon. Other options include fountain drinks, chillers and f'real milkshakes. Maverik also makes deli and bakery items daily, including breakfast, lunch and dinner options.
New York
Stewart’s Shops on September 18 held the grand opening of a newly rebuilt shop in Wynantskill, N.Y. It features pizza, a beer cave, two restrooms, more seating inside and a picnic area outside. It also added diesel and ethanol-free gasoline. And on September 25, it held a ribbon cutting for a new c-store in Fort Plain, N.Y. It offers pizza, subs, a beer cave and more seating. It expanded parking to 20 spaces, added pay-at-the-pump service, including diesel, ethanol-free premium gasoline and kerosene.
Ohio
Mickey Mart opened its newest convenience store, in Tiffin, Ohio, on September 18. It includes a Dunkin' Donuts.
Sheetz opened a convenience store in Towanda, Pa., on September 4.
Rhode Island
A new Seasons Corner Market convenience store opened in Cumberland, R.I., on September 18. This location has Shell gasoline and diesel dispensers, a Marylou’s Coffeeshop, Nicole’s Gourmet salads and sandwiches by Pranzi Catering and more, including f’Real Milkshakes, Nathan’s Hot Dogs and the Pepsi Spire fountain machine for hundreds of flavor possibilities.
South Carolina
The Five Points Exxon station in Columbia, S.C., was sold in late September, owner Riley L. “Skebo” Newman confirmed.
Texas
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores opened its second location along Interstate 27 in Lubbock, Texas, at Exit 8, on September 3. It features Chester's and Subway restaurants, a game room, gourmet coffee, fresh fruit, gift items, name-brand electronics and more. The 24/7 travel stop has seven showers, 70 parking spaces, a Love's Truck Tire Care center, RFID cardless fueling, CAT scales and other driver services.
Corner Store celebrated the grand opening of a new, 4,853-square-foot convenience store in Frisco, Texas, on September 10 and a new, 4,683-square-foot convenience store Temple, Texas, on September 17.
Fuel City opened a new gas station and convenience store in Mesquite, Texas, on September 24. With 17 acres, Fuel City--“The Ranch in Mesquite”--is more than twice the size of the original Dallas location. Open 24/7, amenities include the tacos, submarine sandwiches, elotes, The Original Fried Pie Shop, 24 gas fuel positions, eight truck fuel positions, sodas, beer and fresh brewed iced tea.
Wisconsin
Kwik Trip opened a new convenience store in Superior, Wis., on September 26.
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