New Convenience-Store Roundup for June 2019
By Greg Lindenberg on Jul. 11, 2019CHICAGO — This edition of New Convenience-Store Roundup features new c-store openings, closings and more for June 2019.
The unscientifically gathered roundup—gleaned from company announcements, websites, email, social media and newspapers around the country, among other sources—is by no means complete, but it 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.
- Click here for new c-store roundups from previous months, along with other grand-opening and new-store coverage. And click here for coverage of convenience-industry mergers-and-acquisition activity.
Many of the stores listed here are owned by independent operators, while others belong to major chains. Many are part of CSP’s Top 202 list of c-store chains by size. Some of the owners and operators are new entrepreneurs, and some are industry veterans.
Unless otherwise mentioned, the new locations offer the food, snacks, beverages, tobacco, merchandise, services and amenities found in most c-stores. Most offer fuel.
Click through for a state-by-state breakdown …
Arkansas
Big Red Stores opened a c-store in Bryant, Ark., on June 13. Among other amenities, it features Community Coffee and f’real milkshakes. It also offers Valero fuels.
Net new stores*: 1
*Represents stores opened minus stores closed in this state for the month of this count only. Other c-stores not captured by this count may have opened or closed in the state. It also does not include store openings previously reported in CSP Daily News.
California
A new ARCO ampm opened June 3 in Galt, Calif. It features a Starbucks location.
Chevron ExtraMile opened a new c-store in Mojave, Calif., in mid-June.
Pilot Flying J opened a new a Flying J Travel Center in Tulare, Calif., in late June. It has 16 gasoline fueling positions, two RV lanes and nine diesel lanes. It also features Wendy’s and Cinnabon restaurants and Western Union and CAT Scale services.
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores opened a new location in Westmorland, Calif., on June 27. The more than 13,000-square-foot facility has Chester’s Chicken, Godfather’s Pizza and Subway restaurants. It also features 82 truck parking spaces, 89 car parking spaces, seven diesel bays, four RV parking spaces, seven showers, laundry facilities, Mobile to Go Zone electronics and CAT Scale services.
Net new stores: 4
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores opened a new location in Rochelle, Ill., on June 13. The more than 11,000-square-foot facility has a Hardee’s restaurant. It also features 103 truck parking spaces, 82 car parking spaces, 10 diesel bays, three RV parking spaces, seven showers, laundry facilities, Mobile to Go Zone electronics, CAT Scale services and a Speedco truck lube and tire shop. Love’s also opened a new location in Hampshire, Ill., on June 20. The more than 10,000-square-foot facility has an Arby's restaurant. It also features 177 truck parking spaces, 53 car parking spaces, nine diesel bays, six RV parking spaces, seven showers, laundry facilities, Mobile to Go Zone electronics, CAT Scale services and a Speedco truck lube and tire shop.
Net new stores: 2
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Carroll Independent Fuel opened a new High’s c-store in Gambrills, Md., on June 7. The 4,870-square-foot store features Skip frictionless checkout technology. An expanded beverage area features handcrafted beverages such as coffee, cappuccino, bubbler drinks and fountain drinks.
Dash In, a Wills Group company, opened a new neighborhood store concept in Clinton, Md., in early June. The fully integrated store sits on two acres, hosts 16 fueling positions and features the first Splash In Eco Tunnel Conveyor Car Wash and Unlimited Car Wash Club. The store features the Craveable made-to-order menu prepared in an open kitchen, along with a fresh made-in-house grab-and-go menu. The menu features breakfast all day with items such as the Breakfast Quesadilla, a flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, American cheese and a choice of crispy bacon or sausage. It also features the French Dip Sub, Fresh Bowl Cranberry Salad and Fresh Bowl Tuna Salad.
Net new stores: 2
Michigan
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores opened a new location in Bridgeport Charter Township, Mich., on June 20. The more than 12,000-square-foot facility features a Hardee’s restaurant. It also offers 87 truck parking spaces, 87 car parking spaces, eight diesel bays, four RV parking spaces, eight showers, laundry facilities, Mobile to Go Zone electronics, CAT Scale services and a Speedco truck lube and tire shop.
Net new stores: 1
New Jersey
New Mexico
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores opened a new location in Eunice, N.M., on June 13. The more than 6,000-square-foot facility has Chester’s Chicken and Subway restaurants. It also features 83 truck parking spaces, 46 car parking spaces, six diesel bays, four RV parking spaces, four showers, laundry facilities, Mobile to Go Zone electronics and CAT Scale services.
Net new stores: 1
New York
Byrne Dairy opened four 4,232-square-foot Byrne Dairy & Deli c-stores, in Elmira, N.Y., on June 6; Rome, N.Y., on June 14; the Tipperary Hill neighborhood in Syracuse, N.Y., on June 26; and Newark, N.Y., on June 28.
Net new stores: 4
North Carolina
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores opened a new location in Charlotte, N.C., on June 27. The more than 12,000-square-foot facility has McDonald’s and Chester’s Chicken restaurants. It also features 69 truck parking spaces, 60 car parking spaces, seven diesel bays, three RV parking spaces, four showers, laundry facilities, Mobile to Go Zone electronics, CAT Scale services and a Love’s Truck Tire Care location.
Net new stores: 1
Pennsylvania
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores opened a new location in Slippery Rock, Pa., on June 21. The more than 10,000-square-foot facility features a Subway restaurant. It also offers 48 truck parking spaces, 60 car parking spaces, seven diesel bays, four RV parking spaces, six showers, laundry facilities, Mobile to Go Zone electronics and CAT Scale services.
Net new stores: 1
South Carolina
Parker’s opened a Parker’s Kitchen c-store in Moncks Corner, S.C., on June 29. The location includes ordering kiosks and indoor seating.
Net new stores: 1
Tennessee
Weigel’s opened a new c-store in Corryton, Tenn., in late June. New product offerings include by-the-slice or whole pizzas, milkshakes, breakfast biscuits, corn dogs and a self-serve roller grill. It has also added 10 more gas pumps.
Net new stores: 1
Texas
B’s Corner Store, a c-store in San Angelo, Texas, opened on June 1.
A new Circle K c-store opened in early June in San Antonio.
Buc-ee’s opened a new c-store in Royse City, Texas, on June 17. Foodservice offerings include Texas Roundup barbecue.
Foxtrot Delivery Market opened a new store in Dallas on June 25. The 3,600-square-foot store features a full-service coffee bar, all-day cafe menu, beer on tap and wines by the glass, with lounge seating for 42 and additional seating for 46 on an outdoor patio. Foxtrot partnered with Oak Cliff Coffee as its exclusive local roaster. The store’s shelves are stocked with a carefully selected, rotating assortment of brands and local favorites, including Emporium Pies, Flower Gals Co., Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters and The Mozzarella Co. On-demand delivery is available in nearby neighborhoods, with plans to expand the zone. It delivers local beer, wine, gifts and “everyday essentials.”
Toot'n Totum opened a new c-store in Canyon, Texas, on June 25. The 3,000-square foot store includes a drive-thru window, beer cave, state-of-the-art fountain, Fast'n Fresh food offerings and eight fueling stations.
Net new stores: 5
Utah
Terrible Herbst opened a new c-store in Washington City, Utah, on June 6. It includes a Papa John’s Pizza restaurant.
RallyStop has opened a new c-store in Richfield, Utah, on June 7.
Net new stores: 2
Vermont
Kaigle’s CITGO, a gas station in Burlington, Vt., closed in late June after more than six decades. The location opened in 1956. Operator Ray Kaigle said the landlord of many years changed and his contract for the space expired.
Net new stores: -1
Washington, D.C.
Wawa opened a new c-store in Tenleytown in Washington, D.C., on June 20.
Net new stores: 1
TOTAL NEW STORES FOR JUNE 2019: 27
TOTAL NEW STORES FOR 2019: 116
To be sure your locations are listed in upcoming roundups, please send new-store announcements to Greg Lindenberg at glindenberg@winsightmedia.com.