13 Facts About Sheetz

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Sheetz'setz, Inc is an American chain of convenience stores and coffee shops owned by the Sheetz'setz family.

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One year later, Sheetz began selling gasoline, and opened the first self-serve gas pumps in central Pennsylvania.

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In September 2001, Sheetz opened a distribution center in Claysburg, Pennsylvania.

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In 2011, Sheetz gained national attention when it served as a major sponsor for Morgan Spurlock's film POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold.

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In 2014, Sheetz opened its second distribution center and kitchen facility in Burlington, North Carolina.

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Sheetz'setz is the dominant convenience store chain in much of Pennsylvania, holding a virtual monopoly in Altoona, although Rutter's moved into the Altoona area in 2017 and now has three locations in Blair County, and a commanding share in Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, but is noticeably absent from the Delaware Valley due to the presence of Wawa, leading to a fierce "rivalry" between the two chains among Pennsylvanians, though the two companies themselves have a friendly relationship.

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Now common at many restaurants and gas stations worldwide, Sheetz was the first company to implement this technology.

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In 2003, Sheetz opened a concept store in the food court of Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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In 2012, Sheetz again began contemplating "new concept", "fuel-free" locations.

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In September 2019, Sheetz announced they would not renew their lease with WVU for that Morgantown location.

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In May 2021, Sheetz announced that the Charlottesville location would close in June.

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In 2007, Sheetz tried to find a loophole around this by classifying part of one of their prototype stores in Altoona as a restaurant, which would permit alcohol sales.

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Sheetz'setz is known for high fuel sales, mostly based on strong inside sales from their MTO's and other products that lead to sales at the pumps.

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