Convenience Stores Expanding Nationwide
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Convenience Stores Expanding Nationwide

Shop N Go Inc. operates 10 locations throughout CA. The convenience stores, some of which pump gas, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in Fresno, CA. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact John Shehadey, Shop N Go Inc., 405 N. Palm Avenue, Fresno, CA 93701; 559-266-5055, Fax 559-266-8517.

Dash In Food Stores Inc. operates 40 locations in DE and MD. The c-stores/gas facilities occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, power and strip centers. There is a one acre minimum land area requirement. Plans call for at least six openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets, with high volume stores desirable. The company cites other major c-stores and major oil companies as competition. Leases running 20 years are typical.

For more information, contact Adam Gray, Dash In Food Stores Inc., P.O. Box 2810, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-934-2200, Fax 301-932-3668.

Quick Chek Food Stores, Inc. operates 105 locations throughout NJ. The c-stores, some of which pump gas, occupy 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Land requirement for the c-store-only concept is one acre, and it is two acres for c-stores/gas facilities. Plans call for 10 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in northern and central regions of NJ. The company is particularly interested in freestanding corner lots. Leases running 15 years with four five-year options are typical.

For more information, contact Robert Delia, Quik Chek Food Stores, Inc., 3 Old Highway 28, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889; 908-534-7191, 908-534-9216; Email: bdelia@qchek.com.

Pump N Pantry Inc. operates 12 locations throughout PA. The c-stores/gas facilities, which also feature fast food and groceries, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities. Land requirements are over one acre. Plans call for two openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in NY and PA. The company describes its customers as males, aged 18 to 40, with middle to lower middle incomes. Leases running 20 years are typical, and either a vanilla shell or specific improvements are required.

For more information, contact Scott Quigg, Pump N Pantry Inc., RR 6, Box 6028, Montrose, PA 16601; 570-278-1120, Fax 570-278-2327.

United Dairy Farmers trades as United Dairy Farmers Store at 206 locations throughout IN, KY and OH. The convenience stores, featuring c-store items, gas, beer and wine, occupy spaces of 3,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 14 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets.

For more information, contact Clare Evers, United Dairy Farmers, 3955 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45212; 513-396-8700, Fax 513-396-8736.

Phillips Properties trades as Tex Mart, Best Fuel Stop and Burger King at 30 locations in TX. The convenience stores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Expansion is targeted in the Rio Valley and the company prefers to purchase its sites.

For more information, contact Thomas Phillips, Phillips Properties, 5401 North 10th Street, Suite 200, McAllen, TX 78504; 956-686-8159, Fax 956-994-9246.

Kwik Trip, Inc. trades as Kwik Trip at over 300 locations in IA, MN and WI. The convenience stores occupy 3,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Expansion is planned in the existing markets.

For more information, contact Scott Tiegen, Kwik Trip, Inc., 700 Wolske Bay Road #280, Menomonie, WI 54751; 715-235-6626, Fax 715-235-7808; homepage: www.kwiktrip.com