The boom of larger convenience stores with expanded food and retail offerings continues in Fayetteville, with plans submitted to the city for more 7-Eleven and Wawa locations here.
According to the National Association of Convenience Stores, convenience industry sales, including in-store and fuel sales, topped $817.5 billion nationwide in 2025.
The trade group reported that out of 151,975 convenience stores across the U.S. in 2025, North Carolina ranked No. 7 in the nation with 5,799 stores…