New Convenience-Store Roundup for December 2022

This edition of CSP's New Convenience-Store Roundup features new-to-industry (NTI) c-store openings, as well as closings, that took place in December 2022.

Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin topped the monthly state tally of retail locations, adding four new stores each. In Wisconsin, all four locations were Kwik Trip c-stores. Ending a test, Kum & Go closed four of its five urban locations without fuel, two in Colorado, one in Iowa and one in Nebraska. A Des Moines, Iowa, location remains open.

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.

Unless otherwise noted, these NTI locations offer the food, snacks, beverages, tobacco, merchandise, services and amenities found in most c-stores. Most offer fuel. ...

MAPCO opened a new c-store in Huntsville, Ala., on Dec. 14. The site has 16 fueling stations and uses the company’s “store of the future” design featuring an open floor plan and refreshed layout with large windows, tall ceilings and clean, modern restrooms. The 5,600-square-foot store features a Pizza Hut Express and an expanded selection of snacks and refreshments, including a variety of hot foods, cold grab-and-go sandwiches and salads, fresh pastries, nine flavors of ICEE frozen carbonated beverages, Fresh Blends smoothies and four bean-to-cup coffee brewers.

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 raze-and-rebuild, remodeled or replacement stores.

Casey’s General Stores opened a new c-store in Flippin, Arkansas, on Dec. 29.

Net new stores: 1

Amazon opened a 5,000-square-foot (2,400-suare-foot retail space) Amazon Go cashierless c-store in Woodland Hills, California, on Dec. 1. The store’s centerpiece is its made-to-order kitchen, which offers nearly 30 freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items, including breakfast bowls, burritos, hot and cold deli sandwiches, salads and wraps. It also features specialty beverages on tap and self-serve Pinkberry Fro-yo. A variety of locally produced food and beverage items are available from businesses such as LOV Bakery in Los Angeles, Smog City Brewing Co. in Torrance and Three Weavers Brewing Co. in Inglewood, among others.

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores opened a new location in Patterson, California, on Dec. 15. The site has 91 truck parking, 75 car parking and three RV parking spaces, eight diesel bays, a CAT scale, a Speedco facility and a dog park. The more-than-12,000-square-foot store features an Arby’s quick-service restaurant (QSR), as well as bean-to-cup coffee and a Mobile to Go Zone with GPS, headsets and smartphone accessories. It also has eight showers and laundry facilities.

TravelCenters of America opened a new store in Madera, California, in mid-December. The site features 78 truck parking spaces, six diesel bays with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), a CAT scale and a dog park. Amenities include Cinnabon, Indian Curry NAAN Stop, Fatburger, Yogurtland and Pizza Hut Express restaurants, five showers, laundry facilities and a driver lounge.

Net new stores: 3

Kum & Go closed two urban walkup, no-parking c-stores without fuel in Denver on Dec. 12, among four of the five stores of that kind in several states it had opened since 2020.

Net new stores: -2

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores opened a new location in Morris, Illinois, on Dec. 8. The site has 86 truck parking, 87 car parking spaces and three RV parking spaces, eight diesel bays, a CAT scale, a Speedco facility and a dog park. The more-than-14,000-square-foot store features Hardee’s and Naf-Naf quick-service restaurant (QSR), as well as bean-to-cup coffee and a Mobile to Go Zone with GPS, headsets and smartphone accessories. It also has seven showers and laundry facilities. Love’s also opened a new location in Normal, Illinois, on Dec. 15. The site has 111 truck parking and 82 car parking spaces, nine diesel bays, a CAT scale, a Speedco facility and a dog park. The more-than-14,000-square-foot store features a Bojangles quick-service restaurant (QSR), as well as bean-to-cup coffee and a Mobile to Go Zone with GPS, headsets and smartphone accessories. It also has 10 showers and laundry facilities.

Net new stores: 2

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores opened a new location in Muscatine, Iowa, on Dec. 15. The site has 29 truck parking and 56 car parking spaces, five diesel bays and a CAT scale. The more-than-9,000-square-foot store features Chester’s Chicken and Godfather’s, as well as bean-to-cup coffee and a Mobile to Go Zone with GPS, headsets and smartphone accessories. It also has four showers and laundry facilities.

Kum & Go closed an urban walkup, no-parking c-store without fuel in Ames, Iowa, on Dec. 12, among four of the five stores of that kind in several states it had opened since 2020.

Kwik Trip opened new Kwik Star c-store in De Soto, Iowa, on Dec. 22.

Net new stores: 2

Casey’s General Stores opened a new c-store in Bridgman, Michigan, on Dec. 16.

Net new stores: 1

Kwik Trip opened new c-stores in Faribault, Minnesota, on Dec. 15 and Centerville, Minnesota, on Dec. 29.

Net new stores: 2

A new Express Mart c-store and 10-pump gas station opened in Hickory Flat, Mississippi, on Dec. 2.

Net new stores: 1

MFA Oil opened a new Break Time c-store in Springfield, Missouri, on Dec. 19. The site has 12 pumping positions available to consumers with regular, super and premium unleaded gasoline; E85, diesel fuel and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). The 4,600-square-foot store offers AnyTime Eats sandwiches, Hunt Brothers Pizza and Missouri-made ice cream from Ice Cream Factory.

Net new stores: 1

Casey’s General Stores opened new c-stores in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Dec. 1 and Omaha, Nebraska, on Dec. 15.

Kum & Go closed an urban walkup, no-parking c-store without fuel in Omaha, Nebraska, on Dec. 12, among four of the five stores of that kind in several states it had opened since 2020.

Net new stores: 1

Wawa opened a new c-store in Hamilton, New Jersey, on Dec. 1.

Sheetz opened a new c-store in Orange, New Jersey, on Dec. 8.

Net new stores: 2

A new Byrne Dairy & Deli opened in Palmyra, New York, on Dec. 7.

Stewart’s Shops opened new c-stores Watertown, New York, on Dec. 6 and in West Colonie, New York., on Dec. 7.

Net new stores: 3

Sheetz opened a new c-store in South Bloomfield, Ohio, on Dec. 6.

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores opened a new location in Lancaster, Ohio, on Dec. 8. The site has 68 truck parking, 53 car parking spaces and four RV parking spaces, six diesel bays, a CAT scale, a Speedco facility and a dog park. The more-than-13,000-square-foot store features a Hardee’s quick-service restaurant (QSR), as well as bean-to-cup coffee and a Mobile to Go Zone with GPS, headsets and smartphone accessories. It also has five showers and laundry facilities.

BP’s Thorntons opened a new c-store in Symmes Township, Ohio, on Dec. 13. The 4,400-square-foot facility is set on 1.5 acres and features freshly made burritos and sandwiches prepared throughout the day in the store’s onsite kitchen and a variety of beverages including fresh bean to cup coffee and fountain beverages with nugget ice. It offers self-checkout. The site has 14 auto fueling positions.

Campbell Oil opened a new BellStores c-store in Martins Ferry, Ohio, in late December. It features Hunt Brothers Pizza and Champs Chicken.

Net new stores: 4

Casey’s General Stores opened a new c-store in Yukon, Oklahoma, on Dec. 2.

Net new stores: 1

BFS Cos. opened a new c-store in Brookville, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 9. It includes a Dairy Queen DQ Grill & Chill restaurant. BFS also opened a new c-store in Somerset, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 29 that features a Burger King QSR.

Sheetz opened a new c-store in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania., on Dec. 22.

Rutter’s opened a new c-store in Bedford, Pennsylvania., on Dec. 27. The site has 16 fueling positions and five high-speed diesel fueling lanes, with parking for 89 trucks. Customers have a variety of Top Tier-certified gasoline options to choose from, including ethanol free, unleaded 15 and flex fuel, in addition to regular, midgrade and premium gasoline offerings. The location also offers Rutter’s premium auto diesel, as well as kerosene and off-road diesel. For trucks and commercial vehicle customers, there are dedicated premium high-speed truck diesel pumps, in-lane diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and a CAT scale. The store is more than 10,000 square feet. Along with its foodservice menu and more than 700 beverage options, it features a 29-degree beer cave, large restrooms and free WiFi.

Net new stores: 4

A Neon Marketplace c-store opened in Providence, Rhode Island, on Dec. 7. Along with gas pumps, the store features Tesla electric vehicle chargers, bitcoin ATMs, artisan-style pizza, fresh‐made grinders, fresh salads and other healthy food selections.

Net new stores: 1

The Parker Cos. opened a new Parker’s Kitchen c-store in Charleston, South Carolina, in the West Ashley area, in early December. The store design features Southern vernacular architecture with lime-washed brick exterior and contemporary glass-front look and an expanded retail footprint. It offers grab-and-go options as well as a hot bar with signature items such as Southern Fried Chicken Tenders, macaroni and cheese and jalapeno cornbread. In addition, the store offers a complete menu of breakfast offerings, from egg casserole to sausage, egg and cheese biscuits. Additional offerings include the Spicy Chicken Tender Sandwich, fresh-made salads, gourmet coffee, freshly brewed sweet tea, lemonade, 28-degree beer and fountain drinks with Chewy Ice. A wide range of Parker’s Kitchen items are prepared fresh on site and are available seven days a week. The location also offers regular, diesel and marine fuel.

Net new stores: 1

Tri Star Energy opened a new Twice Daily c-store and White Bison Coffee shop in Franklin, Tennessee, on Dec. 6.

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores opened a new location in Loudon, Tennessee, on Dec. 8. The site has 77 truck parking and 71 car parking spaces, as well as five RV parking spaces and four RV hookups. It has nine diesel bays, a CAT scale, a Speedco facility and a dog park. The more-than-13,000-square-foot store features an Arby’s quick-service restaurant (QSR), as well as bean-to-cup coffee and a Mobile to Go Zone with GPS, headsets and smartphone accessories. It also has seven showers and laundry facilities.

MAPCO opened a new c-store in Brentwood, Tennessee, on Dec. 15, its first Grabango-powered checkout-free store.

Net new stores: 3

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores opened a new location in Carthage, Texas, on Dec. 8. The site has 59 truck parking and 70 car parking spaces and five RV parking spaces. It has seven diesel bays, a CAT scale and a dog park. The more-than-14,000-square-foot store features Subway an Wendy’s quick-service restaurants (QSR), as well as bean-to-cup coffee and a Mobile to Go Zone with GPS, headsets and smartphone accessories. It also has five showers and laundry facilities.

Net new stores: 1

On Dec. 19, Kum & Go opened a new c-store in Draper, Utah, in the Salt Lake City market, its first in the state.

Net new stores: 1

Sheetz opened a new c-store in Roanoke, Virginia., on Dec. 5.

Wawa opened a new c-store in North Stafford, Virginia., on Dec. 9.

Net new stores: 2

Kwik Trip opened new c-stores in Durand, Wisconsin, on Dec. 1, Waupun, Wisconsin, on Dec. 2, and Fond du Lac and Janesville, Wisconsin, on Dec. 8.

Net new stores: 4

NEW STORES OPENED IN DECEMBER 2022: 42

STORES CLOSED IN DECEMBER 2022: 4

NET NEW STORES IN DECEMBER 2022: 38

TOTAL NET NEW STORES IN 2022: 310

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