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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.
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]
For 60 days, beginning April 27, 2011, the city of Altoona, Pennsylvania (home of Sheetz, one of the movie's major sponsors) ceremonially changed its name to "POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold, Pennsylvania" to help Spurlock promote the film, and received $25,000 for doing so. [7] Other sponsors include:
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 ...
Sheetz stores are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and operate in six states with more than 740 locations. ... Sheetz is a family-owned company that is headquartered in Altoona, Pennsylvania ...
Sheetz stores feature dining, 24-hour convenience store shopping, and gas pumps. ... Based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, the family-owned chain runs over 700 locations across six states. Bob Sheetz ...
Several convenience store chains such as Royal Farms, Rutter's, Sheetz, Turkey Hill, and Wawa sell beer and wine at select locations. [16] [17] For a time, Sheetz obtained a liquor license for a restaurant attached to one of its convenience stores in Altoona. [18]
Sheetz operates more than 720 stores across Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio and Maryland, with all locations open 24/7, 365 days a year., including Christmas.