CHR Corp./Rutter's

CHR Corp.'s Rutter's is an industry leader in convenience-store design, sustainable construction, retail technology, restroom focus and foodservice innovation. The company was the winner of the 2022 CSP Intouch Insight Mystery Shop.

In 2022, Rutter's disclosed expansion plans for the next 100 years, with further growth in eastern and western Pennsylvania, entrance into the Virginia and Delaware markets and the remodeling of existing convenience stores to add alcohol and video-gaming terminals. It also enhanced its Top Tier-certified gasoline offering with premium diesel. The chain introduced online ordering in 2023.

Rutter's is best known for its foodservice. Its menu includes made-to-order subs and wraps, burgers, seafood, salads, Mexican fare, bowls, pizza and breakfast sandwiches.

Rutter's team had quite a bit of transformation in 2022, with promotions and hiring efforts, including Chris Hartman to vice president of fuels; Tom Turnbaugh to vice president of finance and accounting; Mike Shonk to senior director of facilities and development; and Kevan Anderson to director of fuels.

For benchmarking purposes, store counts are as of Jan. 1, 2023.