ALTOONA, Pa., 2016-Oct-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sheetz, Inc. announces the opening of a brand new store in Charleston, WV. This store will be the second location to the Kanawha County surrounding area, and is scheduled to open to the public on Thursday, October 20, 2016, at 104 Lakeview Drive, Charleston, WV. Sheetz continues its growth in the state of West Virginia with 54 operating stores, one of which being the very first Sheetz Café style convenience restaurant.
The grand opening celebration will begin at 10:45 a.m. with our signature ribbon-cutting ceremony, where locals along with Sheetz family member, Charlie Sheetz, will bear witness to the last time the doors will be unlocked as the store will remain open 24/7, year round. During this festive celebration, Sheetz will offer samples from their extensive menu, free self-serve Sheetz coffee for a limited time, and prize giveaways while supplies last.
The new store will offer award winning made-to-order (MTO®) menu items from unique touch-screen terminals, inside seating, a drive-thru for on-the-go convenience, and a car wash. This location will also provide over thirty full- and part-time job opportunities.
In true philanthropic spirit, Sheetz will donate $2500 dollars to Special Olympics West Virginia during the grand opening event. As a proud supporter of Special Olympics for over 20 years, Sheetz extends its support through monetary and in-kind contributions, as well as, event volunteerism.
About Sheetz
Established in 1952 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Sheetz, Inc. is one of America’s fastest growing family-owned and operated convenience restaurant chains, with more than $7 billion in annual revenue and more than 17,500 employees. The company operates 538 locations throughout Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio and West Virginia. Sheetz provides an award-winning menu of MTO® subs, sandwiches and salads, which are ordered through unique touch-screen order point terminals. Additionally, Sheetz offers a full line of specialty coffee drinks and smoothies that are hand-made by fully trained baristas. Sheetz currently ranks on the Best Places to Work list in North Carolina, Ohio and Virginia, and has been on the list in Pennsylvania for fourteen consecutive years. Most recently, Sheetz was ranked #87 on the Fortune Magazine Top 100 Best Companies to Work For list. Additionally, Sheetz is recognized as a top place to work for Millennials and Women. All Sheetz convenience restaurants are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For more information, visit www.sheetz.com.
Contact:
Bill Mayer
Sheetz, Inc.
814.946.3611 – office
wmayer@sheetz.com
SOURCE: Sheetz, Inc.