EG America broke ground on a new-to-industry (NTI) Cumberland Farms-branded retail site in Panama City, Fla., continuing its expansion efforts in 2025. The new store is expected to open by the end of the year, an EG America spokesperson told CStore Decisions. The store will offer innovative on-the-go food items, numerous fueling stations, a car wash and more.
The company is always looking for innovative ways to enhance the guest experience, and this location will be no exception, the spokesperson said. It will feature “new elements that reflect our commitment to continuous improvement that ultimately delivers superior convenience and value.”
“This NTI concept marks an exciting new chapter for EG America in Panama City, showcasing our drive for innovation and deep commitment to delivering value while supporting the communities we serve,” said Elizabeth Pierce, chief operations officer at EG America. “We look forward to welcoming guests to this new location with the exceptional convenience, great value and top-tier experience they’ve come to expect from our stores.”
EG America is working with several local construction companies to help build out the new store, which will be the company’s eighth location in the Panama City area, further expanding its footprint in a growing market. It strengthens the company’s presence, boosts local brand recognition and deepens guest connections. Shoppers will also enjoy the benefits of the popular SmartRewards loyalty program, featuring exclusive deals and rewards.
The company plans to hire 50-75 team members including a store manager, car wash manager, food service leader, guest service leader and guest associates.
With 1,500 retail locations and 18,000 team members across the U.S., EG America is one of the fastest-growing convenience store retailers in the country. It is the operator of Cumberland Farms, Certified Oil, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N’ Jug, Minit Mart, Quik Stop, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb and Turkey Hill stores and is owned by EG Group, a UK-based fuel station and convenience store retailer with more than 50,000 team members across the UK & Ireland, Europe, Australia and the U.S.
