Convenience Stores Expanding Nationwide
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Convenience Stores Expanding Nationwide

Guttman Oil Company trades as Crossroads Food Mart at 26 locations in PA. The convenience stores occupy spaces of 4,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for eight openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in eastern OH, western PA and northern WV. Leases running 10 years with four five-year options are typical. Land area required is one to 1.5 acres.

For more information, contact Harvey Davis, Guttman Oil Company, 200 Speers Street, Belle Vernon, PA 15012; 724-483-3533, Fax 724-483-5226.

TBL Realty Inc. trades as Fastop Convenience Stores at six locations in HI. The convenience stores, which also pump gas, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in Oahu, HI during the coming 18 months. The company requires a land area of 20,000 sq.ft, and prefers a fee simple deal. Demographic requirements include a population of 10,000 residing within one mile earning $30,000 as the average income.

For more information, contact Roy Uyehara, TBL Realty Inc., 1276 Young Street, Honolulu, HI 96814; 808-591-8946, Fax 808-593-8147; Email rtu@lava.net.

Martin & Bayley trades as Buck’s Convenience Stores at 140 locations throughout IL, IN, western KY and eastern MO. The convenience stores, which also pump gas, occupy spaces of 3,600 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IL, central and southern IN, western KY and eastern MO during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Ben Eddie, Martin & Bayley, P.O. Box 385, 928 County Road 1350 N, Carmi, IL 62821; 618-382-2334; Fax 618-382-8956.

Cochran Brothers Co., Inc. trades as Friendly Gus at 18 locations in GA. The convenience stores occupy 2,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in GA, within 80 miles of the home office during the coming 18 months. The company will consider build-to-suit deals on one to two acres of land.

For more information, contact Benjamin or Guy Cochran, Cochran Brothers Co., Inc., P.O. Box 160, Dublin, GA 31040; 912-275-3844.

Brenco Marketing operates one Zip-N-Food Store in TX. The convenience store, which also offers gas, occupies a space of 2,400 sq.ft. in a freestanding location. Growth opportunities are sought throughout TX during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Kenneth Broach, Brenco Marketing, P.O. Box 3819, Bryan, TX 77802; 409-696-4540, Fax 409-696-0652.

Skinny’s, Inc. operates 90 locations in TX. The convenience stores, which also pump gas, occupy 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in TX during the coming 18 months. The company will do a lease, ground lease, build-to-suit or purchase. Demographic requirements include a population of 5,000 within one mile earning $30,000 as the average income.

For more information, contact Mr. Jodie McGaughey, Skinny’s, Inc., 3457 Curry Lane, Abilene, TX 79606; 915-692-8200, Fax 915-695-0717.

Kroger Co./Jr. Food Stores of West Florida Inc. trades as Tom Thumb Food Stores at 114 locations in AL and FL. The convenience stores, which also pump gas, occupy 3,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for as many as eight openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. Leases running 20 years are typical. The minimum land requirement is one acre.

For more information, contact Jim Burns, Kroger Co./Jr. Food Stores of West Florida Inc., P.O. Box 847, Crestview, FL 32536; 850-682-5171, Fax 850-689-1055; Web site www.kroger.com, E-mail jburn@tomt.com.

Midway Oil Corporation trades as Midway at 14 locations in NY and VT. The convenience stores occupy 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in NH, NY and VT during the coming 18 months. Leases running 15 years with three five-year options are typical. The minimum land requirement is one acre. The company will also purchase sites.

For more information, contact Joe Merone, Midway Oil Corporation, 217 North Main Street, Rutland, VT 05701; 802-775-5534, Fax 802-775-5044.

Mini Mart Inc. operates 170 locations in CO, MT, ND, NE, NM, OK, SD and WY. The convenience stores occupy 2,925 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and neighborhood centers. Plans call for as many as seven openings annually during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. The minimum land requirement is 1.5 acres. The company will typically purchase its sites.

For more information, contact Tony Grossi, Mini Mart Inc., 442 Keeler Parkway, Pueblo, CO 81001; 719-948-3071, Fax 719-948-2602.

Spinx Company Inc. trades as Exxon Convenience/Gas at 25 locations, Amoco Convenience/Gas at 35 locations, Conoco Convenience/Gas at 10 locations and as Independent Convenience/Gas at nine locations, all throughout NC and SC. The convenience stores, which also pump gas, occupy spaces of 3,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing markets. The minimum land requirement is one acre.

For more information, contact Richard Phipps, Spinx Company Inc., 1409 E. Washington Street, Greenville, SC 29607; 864-233-5421, Fax 864-255-5689.

Store 24 Companies Inc. trades as Store 24 at 83 locations in CT, MA, NH and RI. The convenience stores occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, urban/downtown store fronts and strip centers. Plans call for seven openings annually. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing markets. Leases running 10 years are typical. The minimum land requirement is 10,000 sq.ft. for freestanding units. Required demographics include a population of 20,000 within a one-half mile radius earning an average household income of $34,000. Average sales are $541 psf. The company cites 7-11 as their major competitor.

For more information, contact Ken Auclair, Store 24 Companies Inc., 184 Riverview Avenue, Waltham, MA 02253; 781-891-8880; Web site www.store24.com; E-mail kauclair@store24.com.

Tom Thumb Food Stores, Inc. operates 14 locations in FL. The convenience stores occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and tourist centers. Plans call for as many as three openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the south FL area. Leases running 10 years with four five-year options are typical. The minimum land required is one acre.

For more information, contact Jim McCarthy, Tom Thumb Food Stores, Inc., 97 W. Okeechobee Road, Hialeah, FL 33010; 305-885-5451, Fax 305-885-0144.