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More Florida Sunshine for Thorntons

Midwest chain opens eighth Tampa-area convenience store

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Thorntons Inc. has opened its newest Tampa, Fla.-area location. The convenience store is the chain's eighth in the Tampa market.

Thorntons (CSP Daily News / Convenience Stores / Gas Stations)

"As always, we are excited to offer another location to our loyal customers in the Tampa area," said Tony Harris, president. "We hope that the citizens in the area will make us a part of their daily routine."

Customers can expect the new stores to offer hot convenience food items, an assortment of hot, cold and frozen beverages, grocery items at economical prices and competitively priced fuel for any type of vehicle.

Customers can join the chain's new, free Refreshing Rewards program, launched early this year. During the first 30 days of membership, members can receive an extra 10 cents off each gallon of gasoline that they purchase after registering their new card.

Founded by Kentucky native James H. Thornton in 1971, Thorntons is one of the leading independent gasoline and convenience chain retailers in the United States, currently operating throughout the Midwest.

Based in Louisville, Ky., Thorntons operates more than 179 gas stations and convenience stores, car washes and travel plazas in six states: Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Florida and Tennessee.

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