New Convenience-Store Roundup for November 2019
By Greg Lindenberg on Dec. 10, 2019CHICAGO — This edition of New Convenience-Store Roundup features new c-store openings, closings and more that took place in November 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-acquisitions activity.
Many of the stores listed here are owned by independent operators, while others belong to major chains. Many are part of CSP’s new 2019 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 …
Connecticut
Big Y Foods opened a new Big Y Express gas station and c-store in front of its newly remodeled Big Y World Class Market in Manchester, Conn., on Nov. 8. The 2,575-square-foot Big Y Express location has 10 pumping positions with 87- , 89- and 93-octane fuel and diesel. Additional amenities include free air, fresh muffins and doughnuts, grab-and-go sandwiches and salads, indoor and outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi.
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.
Florida
Georgia
Parker’s open a new Parker’s Kitchen location Nov. 14 in Savannah, Ga.
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores opened a new location in Calhoun, Ga., on Nov. 14. The more than 9,000-square-foot store features a Fresh Kitchen concept, Burger King and Subway restaurants, 93 truck parking spaces, 63 car parking spaces, four RV parking spaces, nine diesel bays, seven showers, laundry facilities, bean-to-cup gourmet coffee, Mobile to Go Zone electronics, CAT scale, a dog park and a Speedco truck repair facility.
Jones Petroleum opened the JP Travel Center on Nov. 18 in Jackson, Ga. The facility consists of a 23,000-square-foot building complex that houses a c-store, Burger King, Dunkin’ Donuts and Subway restaurants, with 32 fueling positions for automobiles. It has 3,000 square feet dedicated to restrooms.
Net new stores: 3
Idaho
Illinois
7-Eleven opened a new c-store in Evanston, Ill., on Nov. 7.
Casey’s General Stores opened a new c-store Nov. 21 in Tonica, Ill.
Thorntons opened a new travel center in Posen, Ill., on Nov. 21. The site is a 9,200-square-foot facility set on more than 10 acres, with 20 auto fueling positions, five diesel lanes, 39 free truck parking spaces as well as paid parking infrastructure to accommodate 33 trucks in a secured space, CAT Scale and five showers. Features to keep customers safe include a well-lit lot and blue lights in the restrooms to discourage drug use.
Net new stores: 3
Indiana
The Gallops Gas Station opened Nov. 20 in Kendallville, Ind., six days after its adjoining liquor store, The Gallops Party Store, opened. The owner plans to add restaurants and lodging.
Net new stores: 1
Nebraska
Don and Randy Shoemaker's Truck Station and Cobbler Inn Motel in Lincoln, Neb., closed in early November. The 23.5-acre property is for sale for $3.4 million.
Net new stores: -1
Nevada
New Jersey
Royal Farms opened a new c-store Nov. 14 in Sicklerville, N.J.
Wawa opened a new c-store Nov. 21 in North Plainfield. N.J.
Net new stores: 2
New York
Stewart’s Shops opened a new c-store Nov. 8 in Latham, N.Y.
7-Eleven opened a new c-store in Shirley, N.Y., on Nov. 26.
Net new stores: 2
Ohio
Beck Suppliers opened a new, 5,000-square-foot FriendShip Kitchen c-store in Sandusky, Ohio, on Nov. 7.
Net new stores: 1
Pennsylvania
Wawa opened new c-stores in West Vincent, Pa., and Chester Springs, Pa., on Nov. 14.
Speedway opened a new c-store in McKees Rocks, Pa., on Nov. 15.
Net new stores: 3
South Carolina
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores opened a new location in Elgin, S.C., on Nov. 14. The more than 9,000-square-foot store features a a Fresh Kitchen concept, an Arby’s restaurant, 103 truck parking spaces, 88 car parking spaces, two RV parking spaces, six diesel bays, eight showers, laundry facilities, bean-to-cup gourmet coffee, Mobile to Go Zone electronics, CAT scale, a dog park and a Speedco truck repair facility.
Parker’s open a new Parker’s Kitchen location in Walterboro, S.C., on Nov. 14.
Net new stores: 2
South Dakota
TravelCenters of America opened a new TA Express in Summit, S.D., on Nov. 5. It is a former Coffee Cup Fuel Stop. Amenities include 10 diesel lanes, all with diesel exhaust fluid; six fueling positions with Cenex-branded gasoline; 80 truck parking spaces; three showers; CAT Scale; travel store; Pizza Hut Express, Cinnabon, Caribou Coffee and Subway quick-service restaurants; a gaming room; laundry room; and Transflo scanning.
Casey’s General Stores opened a new c-store Nov. 21 in Fort Pierre, S.D.
Net new stores: 2
Texas
Pilot Flying J opened a Pilot Travel Center in Andrews, Texas, in early November. Amenities include 12 gasoline fueling positions and five diesel lanes, PJ Fresh foodservice, Dunkin’ Donuts self-serve, five showers, 28 truck parking spots, public laundry and a public seating area.
An unnamed, 24-hour gas station with no additional amenities opened Nov. 14 in Imperial, Texas, at the intersection of two state “farm to market” roads. Two gas pumps with electronic payment options are fully operational for debit and credit cards.
Net new stores: 2
Virginia
Wawa opened a new c-store in Henrico, Va., on Nov. 14.
Connie’s Convenience Store in Lynchburg, Va., closed Nov. 30 after three break-ins in eight months. Owner Connie Tyler has retired.
Net new stores: 0
Wisconsin
Casey’s General Stores opened new c-stores in Whitewater, Wis., and Hartford, Wis., on Nov. 7.
Kwik Trip opened a new c-store in Richfield, Wis., on Nov. 29.
Net new stores: 3
TOTAL NEW STORES FOR NOVEMBER 2019: 27
TOTAL NEW STORES FOR 2019: 256
To be sure your locations are listed in upcoming roundups, please send new-store announcements and other news to Greg Lindenberg at glindenberg@winsightmedia.com.