New Convenience-Store Roundup for September 2024

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 2024.

Arkansas and Virginia topped the state ranking with the most c-stores opened in the month, each with six new locations. Ohio saw five openings, and Iowa and North Carolina each opened a total of four new locations. Sheetz opened a total of 15 stores, in five states, including five in Ohio alone. Casey’s opened a total of 11 new stores in six states, including five in Arkansas alone. Amazon Go closed three of its cashierless c-stores in New York City.

This 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.

Click through for the state-by-state tally ...

A new Speedway gas station and convenience store opened in Birmingham, Alabama, on Sept. 11.

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 razed-and-rebuilt, remodeled or replacement stores, acquisitions, new ownership or temporary closings.

Casey’s General Stores opened four new convenience stores in Fort Smith, Arkansas, on Sept. 10, and it opened a new c-store in Van Buren, Arkansas, also on Sept. 10.

Dodge’s Southern Style opened a new convenience store in Clarksville, Arkansas, on Sept. 21.

Net new stores: 6

Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians’ 29Fuels LLC opened the doors to Shelee’s Travel Center, a new, 12,000-square-foot facility in Coachella, California, in September. It has three islands with 59 fueling positions. The site also features a truck wash, truck repair and a truckers’ lounge.

Price Management opened a Fuel Depot gas station in Goleta, California, in September at the site of a former coffee shop and self-serve car wash. It has 12 pumps. The location can handle large vehicles such as RVs, catering trucks and vehicles towing boats. Construction is also under way for a new self-serve car wash. 

Net new stores: 2

A Dodge’s Southern Style convenience store in Pensacola, Florida, closed permanently on Sept. 3.

Net new stores: -1

Stinker Stores opened a new, 10,000-square-foot travel center—its largest store to date—in Caldwell, Idaho, on Sept. 5. It features the Pete’s Eats foodservice program, which offers made-to-order breakfast sandwiches, pepperoni and sausage pizzas, cheeseburgers and beef and pork burritos, with indoor dining tables. Outside, the location has a picnic area and dog park. The forecourt offers Sinclair-branded fuel.

Net new stores: 1

The Roux, a new gas station with purpose that features children’s reading programs, opened in Chicago’s Washington Park on Sept. 30. “Our gas station not only provides the best quality fuels and convenience items, but also a space for children to pick up books and participate in reading activities. Our team is dedicated to providing a welcoming and educational environment for all who visit. We strive to make a positive impact in our community, one page at a time. Stop by Roopster Roux today and fuel up your vehicle and your mind,” the company says on its website.

Net new stores: 1

Casey’s General Stores opened a new convenience store in West Burlington, Iowa, on Sept. 19.

Kwik Trip opened new Kwik Star convenience stores in Dubuque, Iowa, and Johnston, Iowa, on Sept. 6 and Clive, Iowa, on Sept. 26.

Net new stores: 4

A new Go Time convenience store opened in Hazard. Kentucky, on Sept. 16. It features Chester's Chicken.

Net new stores: 1

Sheetz opened new convenience stores in Middle River, Maryland, on Sept. 5 and Hagerstown, Maryland, on Sept. 10.

Net new stores: 2

Casey’s General Stores opened a new convenience store in Isanti, Minnesota, on Sept. 10.

4th Street Express, a gas station in Duluth, Minnesota, closed on Sept. 18 after being open for almost 50 year because its underground storage tanks need to be replaced. The adjacent repair shop remains open.

Net new stores: 0

QuikTrip opened a new convenience store in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Initially set to open on Oct. 10, construction progressed so smoothly that QuikTrip was able to move up the grand opening by nearly three weeks, officially opening its doors to the public on Sept. 26.

Net new stores: 1

Town Pump Convenience Stores opened a new c-store and gas station in Bozeman, Montana, on Sept. 12. At 32,438 square feet, it is the largest Town Pump in the state. The store has 24,600 square feet of floor space including an 1,800-square-foot beer cave and a 230-square-foot water cave. It also features a 7,800-square-foot Magic Diamond Casino, Liquor Store and Sports Bar. The building features an earth tone color scheme with lapboard siding, brick and stone and copper accents. It uses LED exterior and interior lighting, and an interior skylight allows for daylight harvesting. An automatic lighting control system adjusts artificial light levels based on available daylight. The Stone House Deli and Coffee Co. features an open kitchen concept that allows customers to view the preparation of salads, sandwiches, wraps and breakfast items. The deli area also offers grab-and-go items like nachos, popcorn, hot dogs, chicken, sodas, coffee, cappuccino and f’real milkshakes. Cinnamon rolls are baked daily. The Stone House Coffee Shots offers espresso drinks, lattes, americanos, breves, frappés and more. It also offers plant-based Lotus energy drinks, Red Bull Infusion drinks and caffeine-free options. With 59 cooler doors, the store offers soda, waters, beer and wine. It also offers grocery items including meats, dairy, produce, canned goods, cereals, frozen foods and cheeses. The liquor store has spirits including Made in Montana products. The location offers 30 fueling stations with Conoco gasoline and diesel fuel, with one additional fueling station for larger vehicles.

Net new stores: 1

Casey’s General Stores opened new convenience stores in Omaha, Nebraska, on Sept. 4 and David City, Nebraska, on Sept. 12.

Net new stores: 2

Anabi Oil opened a new Rebel convenience store in Las Vegas on Sept. 20. It features the debut of the new Hatch Chicken Co. quick-service restaurant (QSR) chicken concept.

Net new stores: 1

The 7 Days C-Store opened in Amsterdam, New York, on Sept. 17, offering general merchandise such as coffee, groceries, fruits, vegetables, snacks candy, soft drinks, beer, ice creams, cigarettes, lottery tickets, over-the-counter drugs and toiletries.

Amazon closed three of its cashierless Amazon Go convenience stores in New York City on Sept. 27.

Net new stores: -2

Sheetz opened new convenience stores in Southern Pines, North Carolina, on Sept. 10, Salisbury, North Carolina, on Sept. 13 and Boone, North Carolina, on Sept. 19.

Wawa opened two new convenience stores in Wilson, North Carolina, on Sept. 19.

A Speedway gas station in Whiteville, North Carolina, closed in late September, reportedly due to crime.

Net new stores: 4

Casey’s General Stores opened a new convenience store in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Sept. 26.

Net new stores: 1

Sheetz opened new convenience stores in Centerville, Ohio, on Sept. 3, Toledo, Ohio, and Maumee, Ohio, on Sept. 10, Beavercreek, Ohio, on Sept. 24 and Norton, Ohio, on Sept. 26.

Net new stores: 5

Casey’s General Stores opened a new convenience store in Davis, Oklahoma, on Sept. 20.

Net new stores: 1

Wawa opened a new convenience store in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 18 and in Middletown, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 19. 

Sheetz opened a new convenience store in Pittsburgh on Sept. 12.The company closed a c-store in Emporium, Pennsylvania, at the end of September.

Net new stores: 2

The Spinx Co. opened a new convenience store in Boiling Springs, South Carolina, on Sept. 12.

Net new stores: 1

Weigel’s opened its 80th convenience store in mid-September in Jefferson City, Tennessee.

Net new stores: 1

Motiva opened a new 76 gas station and D Express convenience store in Dallas in early September.

TXB (Texas Born) opened convenience stores in Bonham, Texas, and Bryan, Texas, on Sept. 17. Both sites offer diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and shaded outdoor seating areas. TXB locations also offer a new line of non-GMO, locally sourced private-label offerings.

Net new stores: 3

Royal Farms opened a new convenience store in Carrollton, Virginia, on Sept. 3. It features a gas station with 12 fueling positions. The store also offers the chain’s fried chicken.

Sheetz opened new convenience stores in Richmond, Virginia, on Sept. 12, Aldie, Virginia, on Sept. 13 and South Loudon, Virginia, and Middletown, Virginia, on Sept. 19.

The Rockingham Petroleum Cooperative opened a new gas station and c-store in Broadway, Virginia, on Sept. 23. Fuel options include gasoline, non-ethanol gasoline, diesel, high-speed diesel and off-road diesel. The store sources local products and features Champs Chicken. It also offers free high-speed Wi-Fi.

Net new stores: 6

Kwik Trip opened new convenience stores in Hartland, Wisconsin, on Sept. 12 and Mondavi, Wisconsin, on Sept. 19.

A Speedway gas station in Ellsworth, Wisconsin, closed its doors on Sept. 30.

Net new stores: 1

NEW STORES OPENED IN SEPTEMBER 2024: 53

STORES CLOSED IN SEPTEMBER 2024: 8

NET NEW STORES IN SEPTEMBER 2024: 45

TOTAL NET NEW STORES IN 2024: 309

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