What's Happening?
Kwik Trip, a convenience-store chain based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is set to open its first stores in North Dakota, branded as Kwik Star. The first location will open on November 20 at 2530 12th Ave S. in Fargo, followed by a second store on December 11 at 4480 Calico Dr. S., Fargo. Both stores will host ribbon-cutting ceremonies and open houses on December 17. These new locations will be Kwik Trip's G3 builds, featuring a modern design and approximately 9,100 square feet of space. Kwik Trip is ranked 11th on CSP's 2025 Top 202 list of U.S. convenience-store chains by store count. The company has nearly 900 locations across several states, including Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin under the Kwik Trip name, and Illinois, Iowa, and South Dakota under the Kwik Star name.
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Why It's Important?
The expansion of Kwik Trip into North Dakota marks a significant growth step for the company, potentially increasing its market share in the Midwest. This move could enhance competition in the convenience-store sector within the region, offering consumers more choices and potentially better prices. The new stores will also contribute to the local economy by creating jobs and increasing local tax revenues. Kwik Trip's strategy of producing over 80% of the products sold in its stores through its own facilities could also influence supply chain dynamics in the area, potentially leading to more efficient operations and cost savings.
What's Next?
Following the opening of the North Dakota stores, Kwik Trip plans to continue its expansion with three additional locations in Minnesota. These stores are set to open in Moorhead and Dilworth, with ribbon-cutting ceremonies scheduled for late October and mid-December. The company is also working to repair a store in Dilworth that was damaged by a windstorm, aiming to meet its November opening date. As Kwik Trip expands, it will be important to monitor how the company adapts to new markets and how it competes with established local convenience-store chains.
