For years, Kwik Trip fans in one of the Twin Cities’ busiest suburbs have had to drive elsewhere for their favorite coffee, bakery treats, and Glazer’s donuts. That’s about to change, as the iconic convenience store chain has officially taken a major step toward opening its very first location in Bloomington.
Kwik Trip is one of the most loved convenience stores in the upper Midwest these days. The familiar chain opened its first store in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, in 1965. Its corporate headquarters and massive bakery, creamery, warehouse, and kitchens are located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Kwik Trip Continues Its Rapid Growth Across the Midwest
Kwik Trip said as of 2026, it operates 925 separate convenience stores, which are spread among seven different states:
- Wisconsin
- Minnesota
- Iowa
- Illinois
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- Michigan
Why Kwik Trip Is Different From Other Convenience Stores
The company operates under the name Kwik Trip in Wisconsin and here in Minnesota, and as Kwik Star in Iowa and other states, to avoid confusion with similarly named chains. Its home state of Wisconsin has the most Kwik Trips, with around 510– over half of its total stores– currently located in the Dairy State. There are currently around 229 Kwik Trips in Minnesota, with 158 in Iowa.
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