Four convenience-store chains made the Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work’s Best Workplaces in Retail 2025 list: Sheetz, The Spinx Co., QuikTrip and Wills Group/Dash In.
Sheetz landed the No. 2 spot on the large-company list, trailing grocery retailer Wegmans Food Markets Inc., based in Rochester, New York. The Spinx Co. was No. 7 and QuikTrip was No. 14.
Wills Group and its Dash In c-store brand landed at spot No. 9 on the “small and medium” list.
- Sheetz is No. 13 on CSP’s 2025 Top 202 ranking of largest c-store chains by U.S. store count. QuikTrip Corp. is No. 9, The Spinx Co. is No. 77 and Wills Group/Dash In is No. 123.
This annual list highlights the top companies in the United States that have succeeded in business while also demonstrating outstanding respect, care and concern for their employees and their communities. Great Place to Work surveyed companies representing a combined workforce of 8.4 million people in the U.S. and received 1.3 million survey responses. List rankings are determined by employee feedback, which Great Place to Work analyzes to evaluate how widely these experiences are shared throughout the organization.
Sheetz, Spinx and Wills Group also made the 2024 list.
Other grocery retailers that made this year’s large-company list include Publix Super Markets (No. 3), Target Corp. (No. 5) and Island Pacific Supermarket (No. 9).
Here’s a closer look at how the convenience-store chains performed:
Sheetz
Ninety percent of Sheetz employees said that it was a great place to work. That’s compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company, Great Place to Work said. The company has 27,052 U.S.-based employees, according to Great Place to Work.
This is Sheetz 10th-straight year making the list, it said in a Wednesday news release.
“Being ranked second on this list, alongside widely respected companies that prioritize positive work environments, is an important honor for us,” said Travis Sheetz, president and CEO of Sheetz. “Our people are our brand. They are the face of Sheetz in every community we serve, and it’s our responsibility to provide them with fulfilling careers built on respect and a shared purpose of caring for others.”
Sheetz highlighted its offerings to employees, including competitive wages, great benefits packages, employee stock ownership plan, tuition reimbursement, quarterly bonuses and flexible schedules.
Altoona, Pennsylvania-based Sheetz also made Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list in April. This was its 10th straight year on that list.
Sheetz recently opened its 800th convenience store in Raleigh, North Carolina. It’s aiming to have 1,000 stores by 2028.
Spinx
Greenville, South Carolina-based The Spinx Co. ranked No. 7 on the large-company list.
"Spinx is a testament to family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With a dedicated team of 1,680 employees, it serves as a cornerstone of convenience retail. Established in 1972 by Stewart Spinks, our journey transcends mere industry leadership; it's about fostering an inclusive and vibrant community where every associate can thrive, find fulfillment, and share in our collective success," according to Spinx's company profile on Grat Place to Work's website.
Spinx has also made the 2025 People Companies that Care list, as well as the Fortune Best Workplaces for Women 2024 list and Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials 2024 list.
Spinx started in 1972 as a home heating and oil delivery service company, with one c-store in Greenville. It operated 92 stores as of Jan. 1 and it has 1,688 U.S.-based employees, according to Great Place to Work.
QuikTrip
Tulsa, Oklahoma-based QuikTrip ranked No. 14 among large companies.
“QuikTrip is a purpose-driven company where people come first. Known for exceptional service, high-quality products, and spotless stores, we empower employees to lead with pride and care,” the company said in its profile on Great Place to Work’s website.
It has 32,500 U.S.-based employees and more than 1,100 c-stores in 21 states. It recently opened its third Aurora, Colorado, c-store.
Wills Group/Dash In
La Plata, Maryland-based Wills Group company operated 57 Dash In c-stores as of Jan. 1. It has 620 U.S.-based employees, Great Place to Work said. This was its third consecutive year on the list, where it ranked No. 9 for small- and medium-sized companies.
“Being named a Fortune Best Workplace for a third year is a proud achievement that is a reflection of the everyday dedication of our team,” said Blackie Wills, president and CEO of Wills Group, parent company of Dash In. “Our commitment to our team members is foundational to the Dash In guest experience. By fostering a culture where every team member can thrive, we deliver outstanding experiences to our guests and the communities we serve.”
Factors that differentiate Dash In include its people-first approach, continuous investment in professional development and its dedication to community engagement, the retailer said.
Wills Group also runs Splash In Eco Car Wash and SMO Motor Fuels.
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