Convenience Stores Expanding Nationwide
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Convenience Stores Expanding Nationwide

Quik Chek Food Stores, Inc. trades as Quik Check Food Stores at 105 locations in NJ. The convenience stores, some with fuel pumps, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in central and northern NJ during the coming 18 months. The convenience store only concept requires a land area of one acre, and the convenience store with fuel pump concept requires a land area of two acres. The company seeks freestanding corner lots. Leases running 15 years with four five-year options are typical.

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

Vista Marketing Group Ltd. trades as Vista, U-Pump and Shell at 14 locations throughout IL, IA, MO and WI. The convenience stores with pumps occupy spaces of 1,300 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion throughout IL, IA, MI and WI, with emphasis on northern IL and southern WI during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to own properties.

For more information, contact Bill Williams, Jr., Vista Marketing Group Ltd., PO Box 6206, Rockford, IL 61125-3920; 815-964-3920, Fax 815-964-3933.

Circle K Corp/Southeast Division trades as Circle K at 2,800 locations in AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, PA, SC, TN and VA. The stores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. and land areas of 65,000 sq.ft. Plans call for expansion in AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN and VA during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 1,500 residing within a one-mile radius earning an average income of $25,000. The company prefers freestanding locations, but will consider in-line space in a strip center. Leases running 20 years with four five-year options are typical.

For more information, contact Phil White, Circle K Corp/Southeast Division, 377 Carrowinds Boulevard #124, Ft. Mill, SC 29708; 803-628-7713, Fax 803-628-7716.

Tosco Marketing Corp trades as Circle K at 2,500+ locations nationwide. The stores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company will consider purchasing or leasing property.

For more information, contact Matt Fischer, Tosco Marketing Corp, 1500 North Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281; 602-728-8000, Fax 602-728-5291, Web site: www.tosco.com

Radiant Oil Company Of Tampa Inc. trades as Radiant Food Store at 24 locations in FL. The convenience stores with fuel pumps occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for four openings in FL during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to purchase sites and build, and cites Hess, Circle K, 7-11, Racetrac and Speedway as competition. The typical customer is middle income.

For more information, contact CK LaWonn, Radiant Oil Company Of Tampa, Inc., PO Box 5238, Tampa, FL 33675; 813-247-4731, Fax 813-248-3767.

CN Brown Co. trades as Big Apple Food Stores at 85 locations in ME, NH and VT. The convenience stores with fuel pumps occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion throughout ME, NH and VT during the coming 18 months. The company seeks land areas of one+ acres, and prefers ground leases or to acquire locations. Leases running 30 years are typical.

For more information, contact Charles Sheehan, CN Brown CO., PO Box 200, South Paris, ME 04281; 207-743-9212, Fax 207-743-8357.

Shero Enterprises, Inc. trades as Elmer’s Drive-In Grocery and River Liquors at 10 locations in TX. The stores, offering grocery items and liquor, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in OK and TX during the coming 18 months. The company requires a minimum land area of one acre.

For more information, contact Robert Hensley, Jr., Shero Enterprises, Inc., 254 South Industrial Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75207; 214-744-4636, Fax 214-744-5466.

Schierl Companies trades as The Store at 19 locations in MI and WI. The convenience stores with fuel pumps occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in MI and WI during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to own sites, and seeks locations in high traffic areas. The company cites Kwik Mart as competition.

For more information, contact Director of Real Estate, Schierl Companies, 2201 Madison Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481; 715-345-5060, Fax 715-345-5075.

Silco Oil Co. trades as Barn Stores at 17 locations in AZ, CO and NE. The convenience stores with fuel pumps occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in AZ, CO and NE during the coming 18 months. Expansion is primarily focusing on CO. The company prefers to cotenant with banks and grocery stores. Leases running 20 years are typical.

For more information, contact Kyle Johansen, Silco Oil Co., 181 E. 56th Ave, Denver, CO 80216; 303-292-0500, Fax 303-293-8069.

M.W.S. Enterprises, Inc. trades as Yellow Goose and A Plus Mini Market at 31 locations in NY. The convenience stores occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for expansion in NY during the coming 18 months. Leases running 15 to 20 years are typical.

For more information, contact Mark Sidebottom, M.W.S. Enterprises, Inc., 5701 Transit Road, East Amhearst, NY 14051; 716-689-0600, Fax 716-689-2160.

Bull Brothers, Inc. trades as East Trac Markets at 60 locations in NY. The convenience stores with fuel pumps occupy spaces of 3,600 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in NY during the coming 18 months. The company requires a minimum land area of 1.5 acres, and prefers to purchase sites.

For more information, contact Martin Bull, Bull Brothers, Inc., Wurz Ave, PO Box 537, Utica, NY 13503; 315-797-7760, Fax 315-797-1174, Web site: www.bullbros.com

The Pantry operates 1,300 locations in FL, GA, IN, KY, MD, MS, NC, SC, TN and VA. The convenience stores with fuel pumps occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion throughout the southeast during the coming 18 months. The company requires land areas between one and a half and two acres. Leases running 15 to 20 years are typical.

For more information, contact Don Davis, The Pantry, 1801 Douglas Drive, Sanford, NC 27330; 919-774-6700, Fax 919-777-5139.

Cogo’s Co. trades as Cogo’s Stores at 90 locations in PA and MD. The convenience stores with fuel pumps occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for expansion in PA and MD during the coming 18 months. The company cites Crossroads as competition. A land area of one to one and a half acres is required, and the company will consider acquisitions. Leases running 20 years with options are typical.

For more information, contact Bob Helmstadter, Cogo’s Co., 2589 Boyce Plaza Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241; 412-257-1550, Fax 412-257-8114.

Amerada Hess trades as Hess Express at 950 locations along the east coast. The convenience stores with fuel pumps occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 5,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion throughout the east coast during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to purchase property.

For more information, contact Tim O’Connor, Amerada Hess, 100 Hess Plaza, Woodbridge, NJ 07095; 732-636-3000, Fax 732-750-7038.

Quik Stop Markets, Inc. trades as Quik Stop Markets at 113 locations in CA and NV. The neighborhood markets with fuel pumps occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for eight openings in CA and NV during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising, and cites Arco as competition. Specific improvements are required, and leases running 15 years are typical.

For more information, contact Bill Rankin, Quik Stop Markets, Inc., 4567 Enterprise Street, Fremont, CA 94538; 510-657-8500, Fax 510-657-1544, Email: brank@quikstop.com

Turkey Hill Minit Markets operate 226 locations in PA. The convenience stores with fuel pumps occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. to 4,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in PA during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact William Weisser, Jr., Turkey Hill Minit Markets, 257 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603; 717-299-8908, Fax 717-299-0519.