New Convenience-Store Roundup for January 2024
New Convenience-Store Roundup for January 2024
By Greg Lindenberg on Feb. 07, 2024This edition of CSP’s New Convenience-Store Roundup features new-to-industry (NTI) c-store openings, as well as closings, that took place in January 2024.
Texas added the most stores for the month, with four new locations. Six stores closed in several states during the period.
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. c-stores, gas stations, truckstops and travel centers.
- 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. Some are part of CSP’s Top 202 ranking of c-store chains by size. Some of the owners and operators are new entrepreneurs, and some are industry veterans.
Alaska
Plucky’s Pickup, a c-store focused on phone and online ordering, opened in mid-January in downtown Kodiak, Alaska. Plans include installing kiosks for customers to place orders from inside the store.
Net new stores*: 1
*Represents new-to-industry 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. The roundup does not include razed-and-rebuilt, remodeled or replacement stores, acquisitions, new ownership or temporary closings.
Arizona
A and M Shell in Tucson, Arizona, closed in mid-January. The 88-year-old owner, Arnold Mendez, has retired.
TravelCenters of America, part of the bp family of brands, opened a new TA Express on Jan. 22 in Littlefield, Arizona, just off Interstate 15. It features 20 gasoline fueling lanes, nine diesel fueling positions with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), 210 truck parking spaces and 141 car parking spaces. Dining options and amenities include quick-service restaurants (QSR) KFC, Del Taco and Sbarro; nine showers; laundry facilities; a drivers’ lounge; and a pet area.
Net new stores: 0
Colorado
A bodega-style c-store, Jack Jack’s 4th Street Market, opened in downtown Loveland, Colorado, on Jan. 10. It provides basic items, from candy and snacks to detergent and batteries.
In late January, QuikTrip opened a new c-store in Mead, Colorado, off Highway 66 just west of Interstate 25.
Net new stores: 2
Illinois
Kwik Trip opened a new Kwik Star gas station, truckstop and c-store in South Beloit, Illinois, off Interstate 39 and Illinois Route 75, on Jan. 23. The shop will also add video gaming in the spring.
The Keane Brothers, who owned a full-service gas station in Chicago for more than 70 years, have retired and closed the location in January.
The owner of Half Moon Grocery, a c-store in the Chatham neighborhood in Chicago, closed the store in January after an employee was robbed and shot.
Net new stores: -1
Kansas
Massachusetts
The Connah Store, a c-store in Boston, closed in early January after three decades in operation.
Net new stores: -1
Minnesota
Kwik Trip opened a new c-store in Cambridge, Minnesota, on Jan. 17.
The Collis C-Store in Lake Crystal, Minnesota, closed its doors on Jan. 21. It opened as a gas station in 1952.
Net new stores: 0
Mississippi
Missouri
Alta Convenience opened a new Petro Mart c-store in Fenton, Missouri, in early January.
Net new stores: 1
Nebraska
Casey’s General Stores opened a new c-store in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Jan. 5.
Chen’s Express Mart, a new c-store, opened in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, in late January. It will sell mainly Asian food products and drinks.
Net new stores: 2
New Hampshire
The Common Man Roadside Market & Deli opened in Epsom, New Hampshire, on Jan.10. The 4,900-square-foot store features an open kitchen for preparing made-to-order meals; a café; fresh pastries; New Hampshire-made goods; a grab-and-go display with sandwiches, salads and drinks; a coffee bar; a beer cave; seating for dining; a fireplace; and a drive-thru. The Real Food, Real Fast menu includes breakfast items, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, salads, soups and more. In addition to gasoline and diesel fuel options from Irving Oil, this location offers Tesla electric-vehicle chargers.
Net new stores: 1
Oregon
Rudy’s Markets Inc., opened Ollie’s Kitchen, a bodega and deli, on Jan. 30 in Redmond, Oregon. The store sells a variety of house-made grab-and-go meals like salads, wraps and sandwiches made on Sisters Bakery bread. Meals produced in house, like macaroni and cheese or chili, can be picked up and heated at home. It also offers a variety of other traditional grocery products such as breads, candy bars, ice cream and more. It also sells beer and wine.
Net new stores: 1
Pennsylvania
Royal Farms opened a new c-store in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on Jan. 22. It features a gas station with 16 standard-flow fueling positions along with a high-flow diesel canopy that will also include diesel exhaust fluid (DEF).
Net new stores: 1
South Carolina
The Spinx Co. opened a new c-store in Greenville, South Carolina, on Jan.11.
Parker’s opened a new Parker’s Kitchen c-store in North Charleston, South Carolina, on Jan. 29.The site offers fueling positions with unleaded, premium unleaded and ethanol-free marine fuel as well as three high-flow diesel fueling positions for trucks. The store design features Lowcountry-inspired architecture with a modern, contemporary glass-front façade, lime-washed brick, bracketry and designer lighting. It also offers indoor dining. Parker’s Kitchen features grab-and-go options as well as a hot bar serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily with electronic kiosk ordering. Popular items include Southern Fried Chicken Tenders, macaroni and cheese, potato logs, Spicy Chicken Tender Sandwich, salads, coffee, sweet tea, Fancy Lemonade, 28-degree beer and fountain drinks with Chewy Ice.
Net new stores: 2
South Dakota
Casey’s General Stores opened a new c-store in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on Jan. 18.
7-Eleven closed a Speedway gas station in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on Jan. 28.
Net new stores: 0
Texas
A Food Mart opened in San Angelo, Texas, on Jan. 13. It features snacks, beverages, vaping products, lottery and beer.
Roadies, a c-store that offers check cashing, opened in Lubbock, Texas, on Jan. 22. It also offers snacks, beer, wine, lottery tickets and last-minute essentials.
QuikTrip opened a new travel center in Amarillo, Texas, off of Interstate 40, on Jan. 24. It has 20 gas pumps and five diesel bays for trucks.
MinuteFuel, a Valero gas station and convenience store, opened in Kyle, Texas, on Jan. 26.
Net new stores: 4
Washington
TravelCenters of America, part of the bp family of brands, opened a new Ben’s Market TA Express on Jan. 26 in Blaine, Washington, just off Interstate 5. Ben’s Market includes 30 truck parking spaces and 65 car parking spaces. Dining options and amenities include quick-service restaurants (QSR) Jamba, Cinnabon, Pizza Hut Express and Hardy’s; showers; laundry facilities; a drivers’ lounge; and a pet area.
Net new stores: 1
Washington, D.C.
Urban retailer Foxtrot opened a new c-store in Washington, D.C., in the Adams Morgan neighborhood on Jan. 3.
Net new stores: 1
Wisconsin
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. opened a new Circle K c-store in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Jan. 25. The site features 16 fuel dispensers. It also has a car wash. Inside the 5,200-square-foot store, the Fresh Food, Fast program offers freshly prepared hot food options.
Net new stores: 1
NEW STORES OPENED IN JANUARY 2024: 25
STORES CLOSED IN JANUARY 2024: 6
NET NEW STORES IN JANUARY 2024: 19
TOTAL NET NEW STORES IN 2024: 19
To be sure your locations are listed in upcoming roundups, please send new-store announcements and other news to Greg Lindenberg at greg.lindenberg@informa.com