QuikTrip

QuikTrip is an independent convenience store and fuel retailer based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The company was founded in 1958 by Burt Holmes and Chester Cadieux, who opened their first store after seeing the success of 7-Eleven in Dallas. Starting as a single grocery store, QuikTrip quickly grew, expanding outside Tulsa within six years and adding gasoline sales by 1971—a decision that helped shape its future.

As of April 2025, QuikTrip operates 1,155 stores across the Midwest, South, and Western United States. Its footprint includes major growth markets such as Texas, Georgia, Arizona, and the Carolinas. Over the past five years, the company has broadened its approach to site selection and store formats. Recent expansion includes the development of larger travel centers designed to serve truck traffic along major transportation corridors, as well as urban two-story stores that fit dense city environments. QuikTrip remains focused on new builds in high-growth areas and along busy highways, with all locations owned and operated directly by the company—there is no franchising.

QuikTrip is widely recognized for its clean stores, reliable fuel, and strong operational standards. The company consistently earns accolades for workplace culture and community involvement, and it employs approximately 31,000 people. Its product mix continues to evolve, with a focus on high-turnover items like beverages, snacks, and fresh food, alongside proprietary offerings such as Quittin’ Time Beer. The company’s real estate team is headquartered in Tulsa and actively seeks opportunities in priority markets.

For landlords, brokers, and developers, QuikTrip’s ongoing expansion, varied store formats, and reputation for operational excellence make it a stable and attractive tenant, especially in high-traffic corridors and emerging growth regions.