Sheetz Statistics (2026) — Store Count, Employees, Locations, History

Sheetz is a privately held convenience store and gas station chain headquartered in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1952, Sheetz is known for its Made-to-Order (MTO) food program and a large footprint across the Mid-Atlantic and surrounding regions. (Forbes; Sheetz Newsroom)

On this page:

• Key Sheetz statistics (fast answers)
• What Sheetz sells and why it’s known
• Sheetz history (brief timeline)
• Sources & references

Sheetz statistics and facts (2026)

• Number of Sheetz employees: More than 26,000. (Convenience Store News; Sheetz Newsroom)
• Number of Sheetz locations: Sheetz reached 800 stores (reported milestone). (Convenience Store News)
• Headquarters: Altoona, Pennsylvania. (Forbes)
• Founded: 1952. (Forbes)

What Sheetz sells and why it’s known

Sheetz locations typically combine convenience retail (snacks, beverages, and everyday items) with fuel and a strong prepared-food program centered around MTO (Made-to-Order) menu items. The brand has also invested heavily in digital ordering, loyalty, and in-store experience—key reasons it is often positioned as a hybrid of convenience store and quick-service restaurant. (Convenience Store News)

Sheetz history (brief timeline)

• 1952: Sheetz is founded in Altoona, Pennsylvania. (Forbes)
• 2024: Company reporting cites “more than 26,000 employees” and “over 740 store locations” in public-facing corporate communications. (Sheetz Newsroom)
• 2025: Trade press reports Sheetz reached the 800-store milestone and employs more than 26,000 people. (Convenience Store News)

Sources & references

• Convenience Store News — Sheetz reaches 800-store milestone; employee count reference
• Sheetz Newsroom — Corporate overview including store footprint and employee count (company statement)
• Forbes — Sheetz company profile (founded date, HQ, footprint overview)