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itsjscott t1_j6o170a wrote

Because Sheetz prioritizes large footprint parcels of land that can fit their large footprint gasoline, convenience, and restaurant layouts. Not only that, but multiple access points on an intersection is also high priority. That stuff doesn't even factor in space for drivethru, car wash, etc. that are nice-to-haves.

Real estate that can support requirements like these is nearly impossible to find within city limits, particulary in the Northeast.

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itsjscott t1_j6o1iio wrote

Also, note that the "old Sheetz" locations that were in the city were purchased through acquisition, not opened as brand new Sheetz locations. Most of these small format locations have been phased out over time because they lack the revenue generation of big stores and can't support the brand/image that Sheetz wants to be known for.

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itsjscott t1_j6o1omg wrote

Final comment - Distribution, especially using the supply chain model that Sheetz uses, is a bitch in cities...

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