Sheetz, the popular Pennsylvania-based convenience chain, is tearing down aging locations and rebuilding them with bigger food-service operations, more self-checkout stations, and room for more vehicles.
The store closures do not mean Sheetz is backing away from the business. The closures are part of a push to make Sheetz stores feel more like quick-service restaurants where customers can grab a meal, fuel up, and get back on the road without wasting time. According to Inc., the company is rebuilding several locations this year using its newest store model, which puts more emphasis on food preparation, self-service technology, and a better customer experience.
Which Sheetz stores have closed in 2026?
According to the company, the stores closed are located at 1304 Johns Creek Road, Milton, West Virginia; 1699 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; 525 S. Ben Franklin Road, Indiana, Pennsylvania; and 1244 Wilkesboro Highway, Statesville, North Carolina.
These closures are tied to redevelopment plans, rather than a confirmed decision to abandon those markets. The company has said affected employees were moved to nearby stores or offered temporary work elsewhere within Sheetz.
Beyond gas and snacks
The new stores are designed around Sheetz’s Made-To-Order® food service, with additional ordering stations, more self-checkout options, and upgraded self-service beverage bars. That means customers should have more ways to order food and pay without lining up at a traditional counter. The rebuilt locations will also accommodate more vehicles at the pumps, including electric vehicles…