Indiana is about to get very familiar with Sheetz. The Altoona-based convenience store chain is plotting a major move into the Hoosier State, telling local officials it plans to spend nearly $1 billion to open roughly 100 stores over the next decade. If it all comes together, the rollout would quickly expand Sheetz’s Midwestern footprint and shake up where Hoosiers stop for gas, snacks and late-night food runs.
According to the Indianapolis Business Journal, the plan calls for nearly $1 billion in investment to build about 100 Indiana locations over the next ten years. The IBJ report, dated April 8, 2026, notes that Sheetz has not released a county-by-county roadmap. Exact store sites are expected to surface gradually through local permitting and developer announcements.
Sheetz Is Building Supply-Chain Capacity
To keep all those new stores stocked and running, Sheetz is already beefing up its logistics network. A roughly $145 million food-prep and distribution center in Findlay, Ohio, is scheduled to open in 2026 and, according to local officials, is expected to create about 750 jobs. That facility, along with related store projects, is part of the company’s effort to support new Midwest locations efficiently, as detailed by Findlay Hancock County Economic Development.
A Crowded Field In The Hoosier State
Sheetz is not the only out-of-state player eyeing Indiana’s gas-and-go market. Wawa has rolled out an aggressive multi-year plan to open dozens of stores across the state, Axios reported. Meanwhile, QuikTrip officially planted its flag in Indiana in 2025 with a first location in Daleville, according to CStoreNews. In other words, the battle for Hoosier road-trip loyalty is just getting started.
What To Watch Next
Before any ribbon-cuttings, expect the paper trail. Site plans, traffic studies and zoning hearings will likely appear first at city and county offices as Sheetz and developers line up parcels and pumps. The Indianapolis Business Journal notes that specific project lists and construction schedules are expected to roll out over time, leaving local planning boards and nearby residents to weigh in on each proposal as it hits the docket.
