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Convenience Stores Expanding Nationwide
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Convenience Stores Expanding NationwideRainbow Marketers Inc. operates 16 locations in LA. The convenience stores occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding corner locations. Plans call for three openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in southern LA. The company requires three-quarters to one acre of land, and will purchase or ground lease. For more information, contact Brent Mouton, Rainbow Marketers, Inc., P.O. box 54045, Lafayette, LA 70505; 337-235-5098, Fax 337-235-5067.
Friendly Food Shops Inc. operates six locations in MI. The convenience stores occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in western MI during the coming 18 months. The company requires two acres of land, and prefers to purchase sites. For more information, contact Barry Kaufman, Friendly Food Shops Inc., 3370 Busch Dr. #D, Granville, MI 49418; 616-261-1500, Fax 616-261-2252.
Kent Oil Inc. trades as Kent Kwik Convenience Store at 25 locations in AZ and TX. The convenience stores, all of which pump gas, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in AZ and TX during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Bill Kent, Kent Oil Inc., P.O. Box 908001, Midland, TX 79708; 915-520-4000, 915-697-8911.
T&M United Corp. trades as Sunshine Food Mart at 60 locations in FL. The convenience stores, all of which pump gas, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in FL and GA (at the FL border) during the coming 18 months. The company requires two acres of property, and will either lease or purchase. For more information, contact Al Wilson, T&M United Corp., 402 High Point Drive, Cocoa, FL 32926; 321-631-0245, Fax 321-633-0467.
Schmuckal Oil Co. trades as Shell Mini-Mart at 23 locations in MI. The convenience stores occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in MI (west coast and Highland to Traverse). The company requires one acre of property. For more information, contact Paul Schmuckal, Schmuckal Oil Co., 1516 Barlow, Traverse City, MI 49686; 231-946-2800, Fax 231-941-7435.
Site Oil trades as Convenient Food Mart at 65 locations in AR, FL, IL, IA, KS, MO, NE and OH. The convenience stores, some of which also offer a carwash and pump gas, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in FL, OH and MO (metro. St. Louis) during the coming 18 months. The company requires one acre of property and will either ground lease or purchase. For more information, contact Donna Weil, Site Oil, 50 S. Bemiston, Clayton, MO 63105; 314-725-4321, Fax 314-725-2381. Sav-Way operates 18 locations in NC. The convenience stores, all of which pump gas, occupy spaces of 2,576 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in NC in Richmond, Anson, Stanley and Monroe counties during the coming 18 months. The stores require one to two acres of property. For more information, contact Wayne Baker, Sav-Way, P.O. Box 1820, Monroe, NC 28111; 704-296-0029, Fax 704-296-0032.
Welsh Oil, Inc. operates 98 locations throughout IN, MI and VA. The convenience stores, which also pump gas, occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Expansion is planned in the midstates during the coming 18 months. Leases running 30 years are typical, and the company will also purchase, build-to-suit or ground lease. The company is co-branding with all major fast food chains and also operates four large Petro Stops. For more information, contact John Howard, Welsh Oil, Inc., 800 E. 86th Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410; 219-791-4300, Fax 219-791-4329.
Bonfare Markets Inc. operates 38 units in CA. The convenience stores occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Expansion is planned in the central and northern regions of CA during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Jack Kopur or Donald Kaplan, Bonfare Markets Inc., 25064 Viking Street, Hayward, CA 94545; 510-732-5700.
Circle K Corp/Southeast Division trades as Circle K at 560 locations in AL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC and TN. The convenience stores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in NC and SC during the coming 18 months. The company typically purchases its sites. The minimum land required is 60,000 sq.ft. For information, contact Phil White, Circle K Corp./Southeast Division, 377 Carrowinds Boulevard, #124, Ft. Mill, SC 29708; 803-628-7713.
Clipper Petroleum Inc. trades as Circle M Food Marts at 20 locations throughout GA. The convenience stores, which also pump gas, occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Expansion is planned in northern GA during the coming 18 months. Leases running 30 years are typical. The minimum land requirement is 1.5 to 2 acres. For more information, contact Tom Bower, Clipper Petroleum Inc., P.O. Box 2276, Gainesville, GA 30503; 770-534-4916, Fax 770-534-2183.
E-Z Mart Stores, Inc. operates 485 locations in AR, KS, LA, OK and TX. The convenience stores, which also pump gas, occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in AR, LA, OK and TX. The company will typically purchase its sites. For more information, contact Bob Revell, E-Z Mart Stores, Inc., 602 W. Falvey Street, Texarkana, TX 75504; 903-832-6502, Fax 903-832-7903.
E-Z Stop Food Marts Inc. trades as E-Z Stop at 18 locations throughout TN. The convenience stores, which also pump gas, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in eastern TN during the coming 18 months. The minimum land requirement is one to two acres. For more information, contact Tommy Hunt, E-Z Stop Food Marts Inc., P.O. Box 6618, Maryville, TN 37802; 865-977-7070, Fax 865-982-3271.
Enmark Station, Inc. trades as Enmark at 69 locations in GA, NC and SC. The convenience stores, which also pump gas, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought during the coming 18 months in the existing markets. Required demographics vary according to market. The minimum land requirement is 1.2 acres. For more information, contact Dwight Harrison, Enmark Stations, Inc., N. Lathrop Avenue, Savannah, GA 31402; 921-236-1331, Fax 912-235-3868.
Griffith Petroleum Co. trades as Griffith Gas Up at 15 locations throughout OK. The convenience stores occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in AR, OK and TX, or within 200 miles of the home office during the coming 18 months. The minimum land requirement is 62,500 sq.ft. (250 feet X 250 feet). The company will either lease or purchase its sites. For more information, contact Jim Griffith, Griffith Petroleum Co., 312 South Duck Street, Stillwater, OK 74074; 405-372-7665, Fax 405-372-2823.
Inter City Oil Co. trades as ICO Convenience Plus at 40 locations in MI, MN and WI. The convenience stores, occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding and high-traffic corner locations. Growth opportunities are sought within 165 miles of Duluth, MN and throughout WI during the coming 18 months. The minimum land requirement is one acre. For more information, contact Julie Weber, Inter City Oil Co., 1921 South Street, Duluth, MN 55812; 218-728-3641, Fax 218-728-5140.
King Super Store Inc. trades as Dorace Super Store and King Super Store at 43 locations in KS and MO. The convenience stores, which also pump gas, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought within the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The minimum land requirement is one acre. For more information, contact Randy King, King Super Store Inc., P.O. Box 11250; Kansas City, MO 64119; 816-452-2900, Fax 816-454-8011.
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