Sheetz Plans Three More Locations in Metro

Taking place of long-standing buildings, former gas stations, and even churches, Sheetz is continuing its aggressive expansion into Metro Detroit, confirming three sites where it plans to build gas station/convenience stores.

Pennsylvania-based Sheetz said Thursday it plans stores at 4160 S. Lapeer Road, Orion Township; 7565 Haggerty Road, Van Buren Township, and 48825 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township.

The announcement comes after Sheetz broke ground last month on its second store in Romulus and follows the closing of long-time businesses like Warren's Victory Inn BBQ and the demolition of a long-standing bank in Fraser to make room for the 24/7 convenience chain and fuel center.

Sheetz opened its first Michigan store in Romulus in August last year, exciting locals that couldn't wait to see the chain in the state, while its expansion efforts since have stirring controversy for some who don't want to see the fuel centers in their backyard.

Concerns about potential crime, noise, pollution and gas station saturation have been raised by residents and officials at government meetings in communities including Royal Oak, Fraser, Eastpointe, Roseville, Farmington Hills, Livonia, Shelby Township, Madison Heights and Warren.

Still, Sheetz remains on track to open 50-60 locations in southeast Michigan over the next five to six years with the start of construction on several locations beginning later this year and into 2026.

There are 15 Sheetz locations that are open, under construction or fully approved:

33380 Wick Road, Romulus (Store open)

29225 Smith Road, Romulus (Construction underway)

23 Mile just east of I-94, Chesterfield Township (Construction underway)

8200 Telegraph Road, Taylor

20623 Eureka Road, Taylor

45011 Garfield Road, Macomb Township

28030 Gratiot Ave., Roseville

31925 Van Dyke Ave., Warren, MI

19001 E. Nine Mile, Eastpointe MI 48021

2103 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti Township

Southwest corner of 14 Mile and Utica roads, Fraser

45075 N. Gratiot Ave., Macomb Township

5970 12 Mile, Warren

29455 Grand River Ave., Farmington Hills

39471 W. 12 Mile, Novi

“Sheetz is proud to deepen our investment in Southeast Michigan with these new store locations, and we remain committed to being a great neighbor in every community we serve,” Travis Sheetz, its president and CEO, said in the release. “The overwhelming support we’ve received from communities, local leaders, and residents reinforces what makes the Detroit region so special. As we continue to grow, our focus remains on creating great jobs, supporting local organizations, and delivering the Sheetz experience that customers know and love.”