New Convenience-Store Roundup for September 2022

CHICAGO — 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 September 2022.

Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin topped the monthly state tally of retail locations, each adding five new stores, followed closely Texas, which added four new stores. Sheetz and Kwik Trip opened the most stores, with eight and seven, respectively.

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 Birmingham, Ala., on Sept. 30.

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.

SQRL opened a new c-store in Bebee, Ark., on Sept. 13

Net new stores: 1

Amazon opened a new, 4,100-square-foot Amazon Go cashierless c-store on Sept. 13 in Whittier, Calif., using the company’s Just Walk Out technology. It features a Made-to-Order kitchen, with nearly 30 freshly prepared breakfast and lunch options

Net new stores: 1

Casey’s General Stores opened a new c-store in Beach Park, Ill., on Sept. 9.

Alimentation Couche-Tard opened a new Circle K c-store in Chicago, across from Lane Tech High School, in mid-September.

Net new stores: 2

Kwik Trip opened a new c-store in Altoona, Iowa, on Sept. 16.

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores opened a new location in Le Mars, Iowa, on Sept. 29. The travel stop has 68 truck and 92 car parking spaces, six diesel bays and a CAT scale. The site also has an RV dumping station, propane and a dog park. The more than 13,000-square-foot store features an Arby’s quick-service restaurant, the chain’s Fresh Kitchen proprietary foodservice concept and bean-to-cup coffee. It has five showers and laundry facilities, along with a Mobile to Go Zone for electronics.

Net new stores: 2

Casey’s General Stores opened a new c-store in Overland Park, Kan., on Sept. 8.

Net new stores: 1

The Wills Group opened a new Dash In c-store and Splash In ECO car wash in Laurel, Md., on Sept. 16.

Net new stores: 1

Kwik Trip opened a new c-store in Ironwood, Mich., in the Upper Peninsula, on Sept. 14, its first in the state.

Net new stores: 1

Casey’s General Stores opened a new c-store in Omaha, Neb., on Sept. 8.

Net new stores: 1

Wawa opened a new c-store in Voorhees, N.J., on Sept. 1.

Net new stores: 1

Philips Hardware Mini Mart, a hardware store, c-store and gas station in Altamont, N.Y., opened on Sept. 23.

Net new stores: 1

Kum & Go closed a c-store in Fargo, N.D., in early September.

Net new stores: -1

Beck Suppliers Inc. opened a new FriendShip Kitchen c-store in Oak Harbor, Ohio, on Sept. 8.

Sheetz opened a new c-store in Warren, Ohio, on Sept. 15.

Net new stores: 2

Casey’s General Stores opened new c-stores in Edmond, Okla., on Sept. 1 and Spencer, Okla., on Sept. 16.

Net new stores: 2

Sheetz opened new c-stores in Donegal, Pa., and on Sept. 22, Trexlertown, Pa., on Sept. 23 and Erie, Pa., and Valencia, Pa., on Sept. 29.

Wawa opened a new c-store in Nazareth, Pa., on Sept. 16.

Net new stores: 5

Tri Star Energy celebrated the ribbon-cutting of a new Twice Daily c-store and White Bison Coffee shop in Gallatin, Tenn., on Sept. 20.

Net new stores: 1

Urban Value Corner Store opened two new c-stores in Dallas, in The Riley and The Carolyn apartment buildings on Sept. 1. The store offers a variety of food, healthier meals, ready-to-go meals, beer, wine, soda, coffee, pastries and snacks. It also offers household items, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, personal care products, pet food, toys and local Texas-made products.

Murphy USA opened a new Murphy Express gas station and c-store in Odessa, Texas, on Sept. 7.

In September, Star Concessions Ltd. opened Grab & Fly, a checkout-free c-store at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Terminal D South, powered by Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology. It offers drinks, snacks, travel accessories, electronics and souvenirs, among other products. Associates are available in store to assist customers, answer questions and restock shelves.

Hudson opened a Hudson Nonstop checkout-free c-store at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Terminal B, in September, powered by Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology. Travelers can find a selection of grab-and-go food, beverages and snacks as well as electronics, health and beauty products and a selection of Texas-themed merchandise.

Net new stores: 4

Wawa opened new c-stores in Fairfax, Va., on Sept. 1.

Sheetz opened a new c-store in Waynesboro, Va., on Sept. 22 and Concord, Va., and Manassas, Va., on Sept. 29.

GB opened a new gas station in Berryville, Va., on Sept. 29.

Net new stores: 5

Kwik Trip opened new c-stores in Fort Atkinson, Wis., on Sept. 21, Hudson, Wis., and Ashwaubenon, Wis., on Sept. 22 and Fitchburg. Wis., and Oostburg, Wis., on Sept. 29.

Net new stores: 5

NEW STORES OPENED IN SEPTEMBER 2022: 37

STORES CLOSED IN SEPTEMBER 2022: 1

NET NEW STORES IN SEPTEMBER 2022: 36

TOTAL NET NEW STORES IN 2022: 203

To be sure your locations are listed in upcoming roundups, please send new-store announcements and other news to Greg Lindenberg at glindenberg@winsightmedia.com.