New Convenience-Store Roundup for December 2018
By Greg Lindenberg on Jan. 05, 2019CHICAGO -- This edition of New Convenience-Store Roundup closes out the year, featuring new c-store openings, closings and more for the month of December 2018.
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. convenience stores, gas stations, truckstops and travel centers not previously reported in CSP Daily News.
- 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 M&A activity.
Many of the stores listed here are owned by independent operators, while others belong to major chains. And many are part of CSP’s Top 202 list of c-store chains by size. Some of the owners and operators are new entrepreneurs, and some are industry veterans.
Unless otherwise noted, the new locations offer the food, snacks, beverages, tobacco, merchandise, services and amenities found in most c-stores. Most offer fuel.
Click through for a state-by-state breakdown …
Arkansas
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores opened a new, more than 11,000-square-foot travel stop in North Little Rock, Ark., on Dec. 20. It features eight diesel bays; Chester’s Chicken, Godfather’s Pizza and Petro’s Chili & Chips restaurants; fresh-to-go options; bean-to-cup coffee; five showers; laundry facilities; 64 truck parking spaces; and a CAT scale.
Net new stores*: 1
*Represents 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. It also does not include store openings previously reported in CSP Daily News.
California
Pilot Flying J opened a Pilot Travel Center in Brawley, Calif., in early December. It offers 10 gasoline fueling positions and six diesel lanes, a Wendy’s with a drive-thru, Dunkin Donuts Express, Western Union, CAT Scale and public laundry facilities.
Net new stores: 1
Florida
7-Eleven closed a c-store in Orlando Mills, Fla., on Dec. 13. It opened a new c-store in Cape Coral, Fla., on Dec. 28.
Net new stores: 0
Idaho
Indiana
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores opened a new, more than 11,000-square-foot travel stop in Elkhart, Ind., on Dec. 6. It features seven diesel bays, a Hardee’s restaurant, fresh-to-go options, bean-to-cup coffee, five showers, laundry facilities, 85 truck and four RV parking spaces and a CAT scale.
Net new stores: 1
Iowa
Casey’s General Stores opened a new, 4,346-square-foot c-store in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Dec. 6.
Kwik Trip opened new c-stores in Fort Dodge and Altoona, Iowa, on Dec. 20.
Net new stores: 3
Maine
Atlantic Farms Gas N’ Grass, a gas station, c-store and medical marijuana dispensary, opened Dec. 13 in Portland, Maine. Customers can purchase marijuana with a medical card and government identification; anyone can buy the hemp products available at the store.
Net new stores: 1
Maryland
Massachusetts
Cumberland Farms opened a new c-store in Wilbraham, Mass., on Dec. 11. It features four fueling pumps and 32 parking spaces.
Pride opened a new, 7,500-square-foot c-store on Dec. 20 in Hadley, Mass. It features a Subway sandwich shop and 12 charging stations for Tesla vehicles.
Seasons Corner Market opened a new c-store in Attleboro, Mass., on Dec. 21.
Net new stores: 3
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Town Pump opened a new, 10,100-square-foot c-store in Plains, Mont., on Dec. 5. It includes a 3,200-square-foot Lucky Lil’s Casino. Featuring Conoco fuel, the new facility will have 14 fueling stations and three high-flow diesel stations.
Net new stores: 1
New York
Kim’s Convenience opened in Troy, N.Y., in early December.
Stewart’s Shops opened a new c-store in Schroon Lake, N.Y., on Dec. 7. It also opened a new c-store in New Lebanon, N.Y., on Dec. 20.
Fastrac Markets opened a new, 4,500-square-foot c-store in Elmira Heights, N.Y., on Dec. 10. It features 12 fueling stations with four diesel pumps and ethanol-free 90 octane fuels for the boating and snowmobile community.
Net new stores: 4
North Carolina
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores opened a new, more than 12,000-square-foot travel stop in Reidsville, N.C., on Dec. 20. It features seven diesel bays; Chester’s Chicken and McDonald’s restaurants; fresh-to-go options; bean-to-cup coffee; five showers; laundry facilities; 64 truck and three RV parking spaces; and a CAT scale.
Net new stores: 1
Ohio
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores opened a new, more than 16,000-square-foot travel stop in Sidney, Ohio, on Dec. 13. It features nine diesel bays; Chester’s Chicken, Godfather’s Pizza and Hardee’s restaurants; a fresh open-kitchen concept; fresh-to-go options; bean-to-cup coffee; nine showers; laundry facilities; a dog park; 130 truck parking spaces; a CAT scale; and a Speedco facility.
Circle K opened a new c-store in Uhrichville, Ohio, on Dec. 27.
Net new stores: 2
Pennsylvania
Speedway opened a new c-store in Butler Township, Pa., in mid-December.
Sheetz opened a new c-store in Greensburg, Pa., on Dec. 20.
Net new stores: 2
Texas
7-Eleven opened a new c-store in Red Oak, Texas, on Dec. 7.
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores opened a new, more than 11,000-square-foot travel stop in Sonora, Texas, on Dec. 13. It features eight diesel bays; Chester’s Chicken and Subway restaurants; fresh-to-go options; bean-to-cup coffee; seven showers; laundry facilities; 71 truck and two RV parking spaces; a CAT scale; and a Speedco facility.
Net new stores: 2
Utah
Maverik opened a new c-store in South Logan, Utah, in mid-December. It also opened a new c-store in Eden, Utah, on Dec. 20.
Net new stores: 2
Virginia
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores opened a new, more than 13,000-square-foot travel stop in Low Moor, Va., on Dec. 6. It features seven diesel bays; McDonald’s and Subway restaurants; fresh-to-go options; bean-to-cup coffee; seven showers; laundry facilities; 56 truck parking spaces; and a CAT scale.
7-Eleven opened a new c-store inArlington, Va., in mid-December. It replaces a longtime automotive repair shop that closed in 2016.
Net new stores: 2
Washington, D.C.
Wawa has continued expansion into Washington, D.C., with the opening of its second Georgetown c-store on Dec. 20. Along with Wawa’s traditional offers, for a limited time only, the menu features the Bulldog Double Shot, a hot and iced latte with sweet and salted caramel and a double shot of espresso topped with whipped cream and blue and silver sprinkles. The store will offer delivery through GrubHub and Uber Eats starting in first-quarter 2019.
Net new stores: 1
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Kwik Trip opened new c-stores in Pulaski, Wis., on Dec. 7, Mount Pleasant, Wis., on Dec. 13, and Windsor, Wis., on Dec. 17. It also opened a new, nearly 7,000-square-foot c-store in Delafield, Wis., on Dec. 28.
Net new stores: 4
TOTAL NEW STORES FOR DECEMBER 2018: 36
TOTAL NEW STORES FOR 2018: 324
To be sure your locations are listed in upcoming roundups, please send new-store announcements to Greg Lindenberg at glindenberg@winsightmedia.com