New Convenience-Store Roundup for March 2017
By Greg Lindenberg on Apr. 16, 2017CHICAGO -- This edition of New Convenience-Store Roundup features new c-store openings, closings and more for the month of March 2017.
The unscientifically gathered roundup—gleaned from company announcements, websites, social media and newspapers around the country, among other sources—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 (those stores are not counted here).
Many of the stores listed here are owned by independent operators, while others belong to major chains, many part of CSP’s Top 202. Some represent new entrepreneurs, while others are longtime business owners exiting the industry.
Unless noted otherwise, the new locations offer the food, snacks, beverages, tobacco, merchandise, services and amenities found in most c-stores. Most offer gasoline.
To be sure your locations are listed in this roundup, please send new-store announcements to Greg Lindenberg at glindenberg@winsightmedia.com.
Click through for a state-by-state breakdown …
Arkansas
Casey’s General Stores (No. 4 on CSP's Top 202) opened its second location in Arkansas in Mountain Home on March 16. The 4,300-square-foot convenience store will be open 24 hours and will offer Casey’s made-from-scratch pizza, fresh sub sandwich station, bakery items, full-service coffee station and more.
Net new stores*: 1
*Represents stores opened minus stores closed in this state for the month from this count only; it does not include new ownership or rebranding. It also does not include any store openings or closings previously reported in CSP Daily News. Other c-stores not captured by this count may have opened or closed in the state.
California
A Valero gas station in Coronado, Calif., switched its branding in mid-March to Sinclair.
Net new stores: 0
Florida
Wawa (No. 13 on CSP's Top 202) opened a new c-store in Tampa, Fla., on March 16.
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores (No. 22 on CSP's Top 202) opened a new travel stop in Moore Haven, Fla., on March 23. It features an Arby’s restaurant, five showers, six diesel pumps, a game room, CAT scales and other driver services. The 10,000-square-foot facility is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Net new stores: 2
Idaho
Wal-Mart opened c-stores at three Supercenters in Idaho—one in Boise and two in Meridian. The 1,440-square-foot fuel stations also sell convenience-store items such as chips and soda.
Net new stores: 3
Indiana
Casey’s General Stores opened a c-store in Kendallville, Ind., on March 23. The 4,300-square-foot store will be open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. and will offer Casey’s made-from-scratch pizza, fresh sub sandwich station, bakery items, full-service coffee station and more.
Net new stores: 1
Iowa
Kwik Trip (No. 15 on CSP's Top 202) opened a new c-store in Des Moines, Iowa, on March 10.
Kum & Go (No. 21 on CSP's Top 202) opened new c-stores in Northwood, Iowa, on March 15, and Coralville, Iowa, on March 30. The more than 6,200-square-foot stores use the Marketplace design that features the Go Fresh Market open kitchen layout, clear aisles, seating inside with heated patio seating outside and complimentary Wi-Fi and charging stations.
Casey’s General Stores opened a c-store in Indianola, Iowa, on March 30. The 4,500-square-foot store will be open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. and will offer Casey’s made-from-scratch pizza, fresh sub sandwich station, bakery items, full-service coffee station and more.
Net new stores: 4
Kentucky
Rocket Oil opened an Ideal Market in Hanson, Ky., in early March. The location features Marathon fuels and a Subway restaurant.
Casey’s General Stores opened a store in Central City, Ky., on March 30. The 4,300-square-foot store will be open 5 a.m. to 12 a.m. and will offer Casey’s made-from-scratch pizza, fresh sub sandwich station, bakery items, full-service coffee station and more.
Net new stores: 2
Maryland
A Royal Farms (No. 43 on CSP's Top 202) c-store in Towson, Md., closed on March 6 after 30 years in business after the building’s owner and Royal Farms failed to reach a long-term lease agreement.
The second Love’s Travel Stop in Maryland opened on March 9. The new Hagerstown location features Subway and Wendy’s restaurants, seven showers, eight diesel pumps, CAT scales, a Love’s Truck Tire Care center and other driver services.
Net new stores: 0
Massachusetts
Seasons Corner Market (No. 106 on CSP's Top 202) opened a new c-store in Plymouth Mass., on March 31. This 24-hour location has a Dunkin Donuts, Nicole’s Gourmet fresh prepared foods from Pranzi Catering and f’real milkshakes.
Net new stores: 1
Michigan
Watkins Oil reopened the CITGO gas station in Hillsdale, Mich., on March 17. It replaced the former Team One Food Store, which closed on March 6, with a Sunrise Shop c-store.
Net new stores: 1
Missouri
Kum & Go opened new c-stores in Springfield, Mo., on March 2 and March 23. The more than 6,200-square-foot stores use the Marketplace design that features the Go Fresh Market open kitchen layout, clear aisles, seating inside with heated patio seating outside and complimentary Wi-Fi and charging stations.
Net new stores: 2
New York
Ohio
Giant Eagle (No. 26 on CSP's Top 202) closed a GetGo c-store in Cleveland on March 4.
Casey’s General Stores opened its first two c-stores in Ohio in March. The first store, which opened March 9, is a 4,300-square-foot store in Cridersville. The second, which opened March 30, is a 3,300-square-foot store in Ansonia. This marks the 15th state for Casey’s. Both Ohio stores will be open 5 a.m. to midnight and will offer Casey’s made-from-scratch pizza, fresh sub sandwich station, bakery items, full-service coffee station and more.
Net new stores: 1
Oklahoma
OnCue (No. 89 on CSP's Top 202) opened a new c-store in Waterloo, Okla., on March 1.
Casey’s General Stores opened a c-store in Poteau, Okla., on March 30. The 4,300-square-foot store will be open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. and will offer Casey’s made-from-scratch pizza, fresh sub sandwich station, bakery items, full-service coffee station and more.
QuikTrip opened two new c-stores on March 30 in Tulsa and Kannapolis, Okla.
Net new stores: 4
Tennessee
A new Thorntons (No. 41 on CSP's Top 202) c-store opened in Antioch, Tenn., on March 17. It features a Thorntons Real Kitchen.
Net new stores: 1
Texas
Wheat Energy Services held a grand opening for The Crossing Travel Market, a hybrid convenience store and truckstop in Winters, Texas, on March 11. It features Hunt Bros. Pizza, Krispy Krunchy Chicken and Hometown Grill. Seating areas will include a 40-person inside seating room and a covered, outside seating area. Services include showers and laundry facilities, truck parking and other business services. It also features a drive-thru window for purchasing food or store items.
H.J. Garrison Oil Co. opened the Garrison Food Mart in Perryton, Texas, in March. It offers Chevron fuel and Dough Boys Pizza.
Net new stores: 2
Vermont
Cumberland Farms (No. 14 on CSP's Top 202) opened a new c-store in White River Junction, Vt., on March 6.
Net new stores: 1
Washington
Wisconsin
Willkomm's Mobil station and convenience store opened in Mount Pleasant, Wis., in mid-March.
United Ag Cooperative opened a new Cenex Travel Plaza in Barron, Wis., in March. The 6,500-square-foot location features an A&W quick-service restaurant with a drive thru and offers Hot Stuff Pizza. It has two shower rooms and a truckers’ lounge.
Kwik Trip opened new c-stores in Fond du Lac, New Berlin and Waukesha, Wis., on March 2, March 4 and March 30, respectively.
Net new stores: 5
TOTAL NEW STORES FOR MARCH 2017: 33
TOTAL NEW STORES FOR 2017: 109