New Convenience-Store Roundup for June 2017
By Greg Lindenberg on Jun. 29, 2017CHICAGO -- This edition of New Convenience-Store Roundup features new c-store openings, closings and more for the month of June 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 list of the largest chains in the industry. 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 …
Alabama
After two decades of owning the Kelleyco gas station and c-store in Coopers, Ala., Pat Kelley has sold the business to Khal Gill and retired in June. It has become Sunshine Food Mart No. 4.
Net new stores*: 0
*Represents stores opened minus stores closed in this state for the month from this count only; it does not include new ownership, rebranding or raze and rebuilds. 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.
Arizona
TRZ Holdings-Tempe LLC sold a 1.43-acre property that houses a 5,239-square-foot QuikTrip c-store in Temp, Ariz., to Lumberjack Capital LLC for $4.25 million.
Net new stores: 0
Florida
Murphy USA opened a new Murphy USA c-store in Oak Ridge, Fla., on June 12.
Wawa opened new c-stores in West Palm Beach, Greenacres and Brooksville, Fla., on June 15.
A new Gate c-store opened in Nocatee, Fla., on June 22. In addition to the gas station and a car wash, the new facility offers Best Bean fresh-roasted coffee, Krispy Kreme doughnuts and Yobe frozen yogurt.
After more than 30 years as home to a 7-Eleven store, a 1.3-acre site in Stuart, Fla., will be put up for lease by the city. The operator chose not to renew the lease, and the location closed at the end of June.
Net new stores: 4
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Murphy USA opened new Murphy Express c-stores in Olathe, Kan., on June 8 and Shawnee, Kan., on June 26.
Net new stores: 2
Kentucky
Huck’s Food & Fuel held the grand opening and ribbon-cutting for its third Bowling Green, Ky., c-store on June 30.
Net new stores: 1
Louisiana
Murphy USA opened a razed-and-rebuilt Murphy USA c-store in Prairieville, La., on June 12.
Net new stores: 0
Montana
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores opened a new location near Hardin, Mont., on June 8, its first in the state. The site features an 11,000-square-foot travel stop with a Hardee’s restaurant, six diesel islands and 70 parking spaces for professional drivers, as well as six fuel islands for motorists. Love’s invested $10 million to build the travel stop from the ground up.
Net new stores: 1
New Jersey
New Mexico
A new Qbrik’s Daily General Store opened in downtown Albuquerque, N.M., in early June. The store carries Rebel Donuts and treats from ChocolateDude.
Net new stores: 1
New York
In June, Stewart’s Shops opened a new c-store in Lake Katrine, N.Y., to replace its previous store at that location. It knocked down the old building to make way for expanded parking and fuel service.
A new Quicklee’s Travel Center opened in Avon, N.Y., on June 15. The 16,500-square-foot center replaces a gas station, c-store and Dunkin' Donuts. It features a Calabresella deli, a new Dunkin’ Donuts, a car wash, truck maintenance, showers and laundry. Among the new amenities are a 50-seat food court and leather chairs and a sofa around a fireplace.
Net new stores: 1
North Carolina
Mo Moustafah and Mike Algogy opened the Community Mart c-store and gas station in Elizabethtown, N.C., in June at the site of the former Food Plus store.
Net new stores: 1
Ohio
Pennsylvania
A new Sheetz c-store in Harrisburg, Pa., opened on June 22. The chain has acquired a liquor license for the store and will introduce beer and wine sales soon.
Rutter's opened a new c-store in Duncansville, Pa., on June 30. The 7,850-square-foot store has 16 auto fueling stations and five dedicated high-speed truck diesel bays. The new store also has an application in for a beer license, and the company hopes to open a 29-degree beer cave.
Net new stores: 2
Texas
Murphy USA opened a new Murphy USA c-store in Duncinville, Texas, on June 12 and a new Murphy Express c-store in Plano, Texas, on June 21. It opened razed-and-rebuilt Murphy USA c-stores in La Porte, Texas, on June 7, Lubbock and Tomball, Texas, on June 8, Houston and Hudson Oaks, Texas, on June 12, and Mesquite, Pearland, Katy and Pasadena, Texas, on June 19.
CEFCO Convenience Stores opened a new 5,500-square-foot location in Giddings, Texas, on June 30. It features Fresh Eats grab-and-go food and Fresh Yo frozen yogurt, and it will offer a a Which Wich restaurant.
Net new stores: 3
Virginia
Sheetz opened a new c-store in Sterling, Va., on June 8.
Wawa opened a new c-store in Sterling, Va., on June 23.
A 7-Eleven in Cherrydale, Va., closed at the end of June. Reportedly, the new landlord is refusing to sign a new lease. The former landlord sold the properties earlier this year.
Net new stores: 1
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores opened a new location in the Wilson Township area of Sheboygan, Wis., on June 15. The travel stop offers Subway and Hardee’s restaurants and a Love’s Truck Tire Care center.
Net new stores: 1
TOTAL NEW STORES FOR JUNE 2017: 25
TOTAL NEW STORES FOR 2017: 194