Sunday, July 17, 2005

"To provide fast and friendly service, quality products in clean and convenient locations"

"To provide fast and friendly service, quality products in clean and convenient locations"

is the mission statement of Sheetz. Sheetz is a convenience store that was founded in 1952 and has grown to 300+ locations which are located in 6 states. It still remains a privately owned and operated business which earns it the title of industry leader. The Forbes 500 List of Top Private Companies lists it as #87. As well as competitively priced gasoline and the usual convenience store items, this "store" sells fresh, fantastic and fabulous sandwiches.

One thing that makes Sheetz a joy to visit is the touch screen ordering. Jack has talked for years about how one day you would have the ability to order for yourself at a fast food restaurant and now that I’ve used it, I recognize the extreme value that he envisioned years ago. By walking up to the touch screen and ordering yourself, customers no longer have to put up with the "wah, wah, wah wah wah" from drive through windows and not knowing that what you ordered is not what you are taking home. Each order is freshly "made to order" and tastes great! By being open 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, you have the flexibility to try some today!

Sheetz employess are pleasant and play an active role in their communities. During the holiday season, Sheetz works with the Salvation Army to identify deserving children and make their holiday dreams come true with a shopping spree. Furthermore, Special Olympics has received more than $1 million from Sheetz since 1991. Employees have produced and catered thousands of lunches for the Special Olympic events.

I encourage you to visit your local Sheetz convenience store or mall location soon.

Marilyn Miller

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