Altoona, PA (April 7, 2026) — Today Sheetz, a leader in restaurant-quality food and unmatched convenience, announced official plans to enter the state of Indiana, marking a significant step in the company’s long-term Midwest growth plans. Sheetz will open its first stores in the state in the greater Indianapolis area next year. Overall, Sheetz plans to build 100 store locations over the next 10 years in Indiana, investing nearly $1 billion and resulting in the creation of more than 3,000 long-term jobs. Specific locations and opening dates for Sheetz’s initial sites will be announced as the development process advances.

Accelerating Midwest Growth

This announcement further accelerates Sheetz’s impressive regional growth across key Midwestern markets. Since its first Ohio location opened nearly 30 years ago, the company has built a strong and expanding presence throughout the Midwest, including the opening of more than 25 stores in western Ohio in recent years, with several locations in the Dayton and Toledo markets.

Building on that momentum, Sheetz entered Michigan in 2024. Following the strong performance of its initial locations in southeast Michigan, the company expects to operate nearly 20 stores in the state by the end of this year. Later this year, Sheetz will also open a new state-of-the-art food preparation and distribution center in Findlay, Ohio, further supporting its expansion across the Midwest and the state of Indiana.

“Over the past several years, we have received a significant number of inquiries from Indiana residents who want to see Sheetz in their communities,” said Travis Sheetz, President and CEO. “This momentum has been reinforced by the enthusiastic response to our unique offerings in new Midwest markets. It is an exciting time for Sheetz, and we look forward to giving customers everything they need in one stop, creating quality jobs and being a positive force in the Indiana communities we serve.”

The Sheetz Difference: Redefining the Convenience Experience

Sheetz, a customer-focused, one stop destination, is set to redefine the convenience experience in Indiana. The convenience chain will deliver customers a flavor-packed, restaurant-quality dining experience with mobile pickup lanes, indoor and outdoor seating, robust grocery offerings, spotless touch-free restrooms, free Wi-Fi and air, and a menu of award-winning food—all under one roof.

In fact, named a Best Regional Fast Food Chain by USA TODAY's 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards, Sheetz’s locations will offer a Made-to-Order (MTO®) menu where customers can order any of Sheetz’s customized specialty drinks or food items around the clock, including breakfast all day, subs, sandwiches, pizza, chicken, salads, cold brew, milkshakes, smoothies and more.

Investing in Communities

Led by a mission to take care of people, Sheetz is also deeply committed to the communities it serves. In 2025, Sheetz was ranked in the top 10 of PEOPLE Magazine’s "Companies that Care" list. This was the fourth consecutive year and the fifth time in six years that Sheetz has been named to this prominent list, which highlights the top companies in the U.S. that have succeeded in business while also demonstrating outstanding respect and care for their employees and communities.

Sheetz demonstrates its support for the communities it serves through charitable organizations and activities. This includes Sheetz For the Kidz®, an employee-driven non-profit organization which makes the holiday season brighter for more than 10,000 children each year. Additionally, Sheetz donates food from its store locations weekly through a longstanding partnership with Feeding America.

Sheetz is also a longstanding partner of Special Olympics, donating funds to the organization at each new store opening, providing food to help feed athletes at events, and supporting the organization through the volunteer efforts of many employees.

To mark its entry into a new state, Sheetz has donated $25,000 to Special Olympics Indiana, an initial step in building a partnership with an organization that plays a vital role in every community where Sheetz operates.

A Top Workplace

The typical Sheetz store location employs between 30-35 individuals. Sheetz was recently named to the 100 Best Companies to Work For® list by Great Place To Work and Fortune Media for the 11th consecutive year, underscoring Sheetz’s reputation as a top employer nationally.

Also ranking second in the most recent Best Workplaces in Retail list by Fortune, Sheetz offers competitive pay and benefits packages to all employees, including medical and dental insurance, 12-week fully paid maternity leave, a 401(k) retirement plan, college tuition reimbursement, an employee stock ownership plan, flexible schedules, opportunities for advancement, quarterly bonuses, vacation time and more.

Sheetz currently operates 830+ stores across its seven-state footprint, which currently includes Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland and Michigan. All locations are open 24/7, 365 days a year.