"Let's pull back the covers on Sheetz. Even Bob Sheetz himself didn't know what he was putting in motion in 1952 when he purchased one of his father's shops in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Carrying out family tradition, this first location originally dealt in dairy ... that's right, dairy. But with the motto "Why the Sheetz not?" the chain's crafty founder soon turned the business into a bustling convenience store."
"More products were added, along with more locations and finally gasoline pumps in 1972. But the chain's true claim to fame - the hallmark of the business that elevates it closer to a Buc-ee's rather than a BP or Speedway - didn't come until 1986 with the introduction of (you guessed it) made-to-order food. This isn't just hot food for the sake of hot food, either."
"Today, Sheetz operates 700-plus locations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. And while these convenience stores have a lot to offer, we're here for the food. With such a wide variety of menu options, some fan favorites have emerged. Today, I'm reviewing 15 items - judging on quality, overall appeal, and novelty - to get the real shcoop on Sheetz's top eatz."
Bob Sheetz purchased one of his father's shops in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in 1952 and converted the dairy operation into a convenience store. The company expanded products and locations, adding gasoline pumps in 1972. Made-to-order hot food debuted in 1986, shifting Sheetz toward a food-forward model with offerings ranging from fried appetizers and shtacked shandwiches to chicken shpecialties. Sheetz operates more than 700 locations across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Fan-favorite menu items have emerged from the broad selection. The Shmagel is a customizable breakfast sandwich typically with sausage, scrambled egg, and American cheese.
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