Why did SuperAmerica change its name to Speedway?

The name change, announced on the SuperAmerica website Friday, comes after Marathon Petroleum's $23 billion purchase of SuperAmerica owner Andeavor was completed on Oct. 1. SuperAmerica rewards cardholders are being asked to transfer their card balances at www.speedway.com.

Why did SuperAmerica change their name?

A Twin Cities SuperAmerica store. SuperAmerica, the chain of gas station convenience stores that got its start in St. Paul in 1960, have begun a conversion to the Speedway brand under new owner Marathon Petroleum Corp.

Why did Speedway change their name?

The Speedway name is largely recognized by residents in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, West Virginia and Kentucky. “The name change solidifies our identity within the convenience store industry and leverages the inherent strength of our Speedway brand,†explained Tony Kenney, president of Speedway.

Are Speedway and SuperAmerica the same?

"SuperAmerica is now Speedway," SuperAmerica's website now states. What does this mean for customers? According to the site, customers "will still be served by the same friendly employees in the same friendly locations.

When did Speedway take over SuperAmerica?

On October 11, 2018, it was announced on the chain's webpage that SuperAmerica locations were being rebranded as Speedway locations. This decision follows Marathon's acquisition of SuperAmerica beginning in May 2018. Marathon ultimately sold Speedway to 7-Eleven in 2021.

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Is Speedway being rebranded to 7 11?

Then, the world all but shut down as the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe. Even in the face of the challenges presented by the health crisis, MPC reached an agreement in August 2020 to sell Speedway to 7-Eleven Inc. for $21 billion — making it the largest transaction in the convenience channel in some time.

Why are there no 7/11 in Minnesota?

Worldwide, 7-Eleven has more than 50,000 stores and used to be big in Minnesota until Brennan says it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Super America took over a lot of 7-Eleven stores in the Twin Cities.

Are there any 7/11 in Minnesota?

There is currently not a single 7-Eleven location in the state of Minnesota.

What happened to Speedway gas stations?

Speedway, Enon, Ohio, is now owned by Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven Inc. The $21 billion acquisition of Marathon Petroleum Corp.'s 3,900-unit Speedway convenience-store network, which closed May 14, was the biggest deal in the industry's history.

Is Speedway only in Ohio?

With headquarters in Enon, Ohio, Speedway operates in 36 states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, ...

What is happening to Speedway?

7-Eleven completes Speedway acquisition of 3,800 convenience stores. Convenience retail giant 7-Eleven Inc. on Friday announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Speedway, the convenience store arm of Marathon Petroleum Corp.) with approximately 3,800 stores located in 36 states across the United States.

Did Speedway get bought out by rebel?

Anabi Oil is acquiring the stores from 7-Eleven, which recently completed the acquisition of Speedway from Marathon Petroleum Corp. Anabi Oil is one of the largest Shell-branded wholesalers in California, distributing to over 200 stations under multiple major brands including its proprietary REBEL brand.

Is Speedway American owned?

Tokyo (CNN Business) The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven is buying the Speedway chain of gas stations from Marathon Petroleum (MPC) for $21 billion. The two firms announced the cash deal in a statement late Sunday.

Does 711 Own Speedway?

Based in Irving, Texas, 7-Eleven operates, franchises and/or licenses more than 77,000 stores in 18 countries and regions, including 16,000 in North America. In addition to 7-Eleven stores, 7-Eleven Inc. operates Speedway, Stripes, Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost Chicken and Biscuits locations.

Why is there no Krispy Kreme in Minnesota?

Stock market analysts accused management of expanding the chain too rapidly. Apparently, while one Krispy Kreme location in Maple Grove, MN could clearly support massive success, expanding operations to a dozen locations littered around the Twin Cities was simply too much for a store that sold only donuts.

Are Speedy Rewards going away?

All 4,000 Speedway stations will soon become 7-Eleven gas stations. That means Slurpees will soon replace Speedy Freezes. But food critics say they're mostly the same thing. And your speedy rewards card will become a 7-rewards card.

Who owns Rebel gas stations?

In 2015, Anabi Oil acquired the Rebel brand, a Las Vegas-based operator of 60 c-stores, which created a natural extension of the company's operating footprint.

Did 7-Eleven and Speedway merge?

7-Eleven has been in the process of integrating Speedway into its operations after it had closed this year on the $21 billion acquisition that included the purchase of nearly 4,000 Speedway stores across 36 states.

Who owns Sunoco?

In 2012, Dallas-based energy company Energy Transfer Partners purchased Sunoco.

Is RaceWay and RaceTrac the same?

RaceWay operates as a Franchisor. Each of our locations is wholly owned by our parent company RaceTrac, Inc. RaceTrac, Inc owns the site, the building, and the gas facility. Franchisee income is driven by the profits made inside the store.

Is Sunoco buying Speedway?

store is one of the first two Speedway stores Philadelphia-based Sunoco Inc. is taking over following a deal in February to purchase 193 Speedway gas stations and convenience stores in the Southeast United States, including 115 in Florida, from Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC for $140 million plus the cost of inventory.

Is Speedway owned by Shell?

Speedway is a wholly owned subsidiary of MPC.

Does pilot Own Speedway?

Based in Knoxville, Tenn., Pilot Flying J has more than 650 retail locations. Speedway, with headquarters in Enon, Ohio, owns and operates approximately 2,770 convenience stores in 22 states. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum Corp., Findlay, Ohio. Pilot Corp.