Dick Dillon, the founder of Dillon Stores, developed the Kwik Shop convenience store concept in 1960. These stores combined t ... he time-saving personalized service of a small store with supermarket efficiency in management, inventory control, and merchandising. Since the grand opening in 1960, Kwik Shop grew to be a 127 convenience store chain. All Kwik Shop convenience stores were purchased by EG Group in 2018 and now operate under our subsidiary company, EG America. Kwik Shop and EG America are committed to delivering a modernized consumer retail experience that exceeds expectations through quality products, excellent customer service, with above all, the most convenience for our valued guests. Through innovative technology, dedication to our Guests’ Experience, and competitive pricing through company partnerships, we remain committed to becoming America’s #1 convenience store destination, coast to coast. EG America also operates several other U.S. based sister-companies, including Cumberland Farms, Certified Oil, Fastrac, Loaf N Jug, Quik Stop, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Minit Mart. EG America’s parent company is EG Group, located in Blackburn, England. EG Group is the world’s leading independent fuel station and convenience retailer, with a diversified portfolio of sites across eight countries in Europe and North America. The business receives regular recognition for innovation and investment; Zuber Issa and Mohsin Issa, Founders and co-CEOs of EG Group, were jointly named the 2016 NACS Insight European Convenience Industry Leader of the Year. Further information is available at www.eurogarages.com. read more