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Sheetz is headquartered in Altoona, Pennsylvania, [1] while Wawa is based in its namesake community of Wawa, Pennsylvania. [2] During the rise of self-service fuel stations in the 20th century, both companies improved their convenience store offerings to entice motorists to spend money on more than just fuel. [ 3 ]
Interior of a Super Sheetz in Altoona. Sheetz, Inc. was founded by G. Robert "Bob" Sheetz in 1952 when he purchased one of his father's five dairy stores located in Altoona. In 1961, Bob hired his brother Steve to work part-time. In 1963, the second store was opened under the name "Sheetz Kwik Shopper." A third store followed in 1968.
One of America's fastest-growing family-owned and operated convenience store chains with more than 25,000 employees, Sheetz operates over 700 stores throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia ...
In 1994, Wawa debuted the "Super Wawa", larger stores with public restrooms and more parking. Gasoline pumps were added in 1996. [35] [13] On October 21, 2010, Wawa began testing the sale of diesel fuel at 12 of its New Jersey locations due to an increasing number of cars using this fuel. [36]
The Sheetz convenience store chain has been hit with a lawsuit by federal officials who allege the company discriminated against minority job applicants. Sheetz Inc., which operates more than 700 ...
Sheetz closed its location in rural Cameron County at the end of September. Despite initial fears over the potential long-term impacts, the community stepped in to fill the gap.
Also, Palmyra in Lebanon County has a store, and the only dot represented in Lebanon County is for a Super Sheetz in Lebanon. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.235.154.54 ( talk ) 16:25, 24 June 2011 (UTC) [ reply ]
Ricker's was a chain of convenience stores operating in Anderson, Indiana.Founded by Jay and Nancy Ricker in 1979, the chain grew to 56 stores across Indiana. [8]On September 27, 2018, Giant Eagle announced it would purchase the 56-store Ricker's convenience store chain in Indiana, marking the largest acquisition for GetGo since the chain's launch.