AmeriStop was founded in 1967. From 1967 to 2000 AmeriStop retail locations were primarily franchisee owned locations with Ohio Valley, AFM as the franchisor. Through acquisitions, the AmeriStop store count has grown from 113 locations in 2000 to 140 in 2004. There are currently 55 company owned locations and 85 franchise owned.
AmeriStop operates three different retail formats under the banners of AmeriStop Market, AmeriStop Express, and AmeriStop Express Drive-Thru.
AmeriStop Market
With the average store over 3,250 square feet, these locations offer over 5000 products and are a blend between a traditional grocery store and a convenience store. Many of these Market locations have full deliís, produce, and a large selection of grocery items. All locations have soft serve ice cream, lottery, money orders, pre-paid cellular, and gift cards. Many have fuel facilities.
AmeriStop Express
The average square footage is 2400 and most are considered traditional convenience stores. Quick snack items are stressed. All locations have lottery, money orders, pre-paid cellular, and gift cards. All have branded fuel including Shell, Exxon, and BP.
AmeriStop Express Drive-Thru
The ultimate in quick service offered by AmeriStop. Although these locations thrive on beer, cigarettes, pop and quick snack sales, we offer much more than our competitors. These locations also have lottery, money orders, pre-paid cellular, and gift cards. In addition, the buying power of AmeriStop also allows us to carry milk, bread, Icee and many grocery items.