RaceTrac has officially entered North Carolina with its first full-format, RaceTrac-branded convenience store, marking a notable step in the company’s broader expansion strategy across the Southeast and Midwest. The new location opened on December 2, 2025, at 4060 West Highway 74 in Monroe, approximately 25 miles southeast of downtown Charlotte, along a heavily traveled regional corridor.
While RaceTrac has operated in North Carolina previously through its RaceWay-branded stores, this Monroe opening represents the first use of the flagship RaceTrac brand in the state. The distinction matters for investors and developers, as RaceTrac locations typically reflect a higher-capital, food-forward, and traffic-intensive format compared to the company’s smaller RaceWay sites.
The Monroe store spans more than 6,000 square feet and combines fuel service with a full convenience retail and foodservice offering. In addition to standard fuel lanes, the site includes high-flow diesel and DEF fueling designed to serve professional drivers and fleet traffic. Inside, customers have access to made-to-order and grab-and-go food options, coffee service, and expanded beverage selections, reinforcing RaceTrac’s positioning as both a fuel stop and a food destination…