New Convenience-Store Roundup for November 2016

CHICAGO -- This edition of New Convenience-Store Roundup features new convenience-store openings, closings and stores under new ownership for the month of November 2016.

The unscientifically gathered roundup—gleaned from company announcements, websites, 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.

Many of the stores are owned by independent operators, while others belong to major chains, some part of CSP’s Convenience Top 101. Some represent new entrepreneurs, while others are longtime business owners exiting the industry.

Please send your new-store announcements to Greg Lindenberg at glindenberg@winsightmedia.com.

Click through for a state-by-state breakdown …

California

A new Circle K c-store opened in Napa, Calif. Part of the Circle K franchise system, the store opened its doors for business Nov. 4. It offers local wine, a Tesla charging station and Simply Great Coffee and Chevron fuel.

Colorado

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. opened a new location in Eads, Colo., on Nov. 3. It offers a Subway restaurant. It also features 50 truck parking spaces, two showers and other driver services.

An investor acquired a 7-Eleven for $3.25 million in Thornton, Colo., in November. It is a 3,000-square-foot c-store with six dual-dispensing pump islands. There is a 15-year lease with four five-year options with lease bumps.

Florida

Wawa opened new c-stores in Orlando, Fla., on Nov. 2, in Sanford, Fla., on Nov. 3, and Brandon, Fla., on Nov. 4.

Daily’s opened a new Daily’s Dash c-store in Jacksonville, Fla., on Nov. 29.

Hawaii

A new Circle K c-store opened in Linhue, Hawaii. Part of the Circle K franchise system, the store opened its doors for business on Nov. 29. It offers Chevron fuel.

Illinois

Buchanan Energy opened a Bucky’s c-store in Highland Park, Ill., on Nov. 29.

Indiana

Giant Eagle opened a GetGo c-store in Indianapolis on Nov. 15.

Iowa

Kwik Trip opened a Kwik Star c-store in Guttenberg, Iowa, on Nov. 10. It offers hot sandwiches, soup, take-and-bake pizza and roller-grill items. The bakery produces breads, buns and doughnuts, which are offered alongside eggs, butter and other groceries. Kwik Star sells salads, fruits, vegetables, parfaits and protein selections. It will also feature a walk-in beer cave and coffee drinks.

Kum & Go opened two new c-stores in Des Moines, Iowa, on Nov. 3 and Nov. 10. The 6,200-square-foot stores feature the Marketplace store design. The centerpiece of the stores is an expanded and open food preparation area that customers can see when they enter. They feature an elevated food experience with Kum & Go’s Go Fresh Market, with an open kitchen layout, clear aisles and easy-to-navigate zones; seating inside with heated patio seating outside; and complimentary Wi-Fi and charging stations.

Maine

A former Cumberland Farms c-store reopened in Madison, Maine, on Thanksgiving Day under new management. Country Farm 2 offers Green Mountain coffee, snacks, soft drinks and beer, tobacco products and lottery tickets.

Maryland

Royal Farms opened a new c-store in Pasadena, Md., on Nov. 14.

Massachusetts

Colbea Enterprises opened a Seasons Corner Market in Lakeville, Mass., on Nov. 11. It features Marylou’s Coffee, Nicole’s Gourmet fresh prepared foods from Pranzi Catering, a Pepsi Spire fountain, f’real milkshakes, Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs, fruit, flowers, automotive products and more. If offer Shell gasoline and diesel and a Fuel Rewards program.

Michigan

On Nov. 2, FireKeepers Casino Hotel opened a Pit Stop adjacent to the casino in Battle Creek, Mich. It features a 16-pump gas station, 4,300-square-foot c-store and car wash. Corrigan Oil Co., is the fuel provider.

Minnesota

Kwik Trip opened a new c-store in Waite Park, Minn., on Nov. 16.

New Hampshire

Alltown Market c-store and Centre St. Kitchen opened for business Nov. 21 in Peterborough, N.H. The 24-hour location offers eight Mobil gas pumps and a Global diesel fuel pump.

New Jersey

QuickChek opened a new c-store in Bordentown, N.J., on Nov. 8. It offers subs, sandwiches, wraps, salads and hot and cold beverages. In addition to its coffee wall, the store features baristas who can make hot and iced cold drinks, fruit smoothies and espressos. New menu items include English muffin breakfast sandwiches made from a selection of meats, fried eggs and cheeses and 10 varieties of honey butter biscuit sandwiches. Soups include Thanksgiving Everyday, Pumpkin Spice Bisque, Steak and Ale and Sweet Potato and Corn Chowder. Amenities include ATMs, six gasoline pumps and 43 parking spaces.

New York

Stewart’s Shops opened a new c-store in Utica, N.Y., on Nov. 9. Along with ice cream, milk and its self-serve coffee, the shop offers a variety of food options such as pastries, egg sandwiches, subs, soup, deli dogs, chili, salads and freshly made pizza, as well as groceries and gasoline.

Clifford Fuel opened a new c-store in Oriskany, N.Y., on Nov. 18.

Express Mart opened a new c-store in Syracuse, N.Y., on Nov. 23.

North Carolina

Times Oil held the grand opening for a new c-store in Statesville, N.C., on Nov. 17. It features a Hardee’s restaurant.

Ohio

Giant Eagle opened a GetGo c-store in Canfield, Ohio, on Nov. 2

Pennsylvania

Rutter’s Farm Stores opened new c-stores in Hamburg, Pa., on Nov. 1, and Strasburg, Pa., on Nov. 16. The Hamburg location has a beer cave. Strasburg location has 12 gasoline fueling stations and three diesel fueling stations and features an espresso bar and beverage center. It will add a beer cave.

Sheetz opened a new c-store in Bradford, Pa., on Nov. 3. It will offer MTO menu items from touch-point terminals, inside seating and a drive-thru.

Wawa opened a new c-store in Cheltenham, Pa., on Nov. 10.

Giant Eagle opened a GetGo c-store in Verona, Pa., on Nov. 19.

Tennessee

Weigel’s Stores opened a new c-store in Sweetwater, Tenn., on Nov. 10

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. opened a travel stop in White House, Tenn., on Nov. 17. The new store is open 24/7 and offers Chester’s Chicken, Godfather’s Pizza and IHOP Express restaurants and more. It has 83 truck parking spaces, seven showers and a Love’s Truck Tire Care center.

Texas

Road Ranger opened a travel stop in Lacy Lakeview, Texas, in early November. It features 100 truck parking spaces, a c-store open around the clock and three food establishments: Church’s Chicken, Cinnabon and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. opened a travel stop in Domino, Texas, on Nov. 17. The new store is open 24/7 and offers Subway, Chester’s Chicken and Godfather’s Pizza restaurants and more. It has 106 truck parking spaces, five showers and a Love’s Truck Tire Care facility.

TravelCenters of America opened a new fuel stop on 78 acres near I-35 Exit 370 in Hillsboro, Texas, in mid-November. It features a Minit Mart c-store, 210 truck and 180 car parking spaces, a Country Pride restaurant, a Burger King, Wi-Fi, an ATM and check cashing.

Virginia

Wawa opened a new c-store in Hampton, Va., on Nov. 18.

Wisconsin

Kwik Trip opened a new c-store in West Bend, Wis., on Nov. 3.

Wyoming

Kum & Go opened a new c-store in Cheyenne, Wyo., on Nov. 10. The 6,200-square-foot store features the Marketplace store design. The centerpiece of the store is an expanded and open food preparation area that customers can see when they enter. The store features an elevated food experience with Kum & Go’s Go Fresh Market, with an open kitchen layout, clear aisles and easy-to-navigate zones; seating inside with heated patio seating outside; and complimentary Wi-Fi and charging stations.

Please send your new-store announcements to Greg Lindenberg at glindenberg@winsightmedia.com.