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Sheetz New Findlay Facility to Bring 750 New Jobs
Investment to Bolster Midwest Food Preparation and Distribution for Family-Owned Company
Company Name: Sheetz Distribution Services, LLC
Location: Findlay
Site Region: Northwest
Industry Sector: Food Sciences and Agriculture
Company Profile: In 1952, Sheetz, Inc. was founded in Altoona, Penn., where headquarters are still located. The company remains family-owned and operates over 685 convenience restaurant stores in six states including Ohio. The company employs more than 25,000 people. Sheetz has been continually recognized for creating a top workplace for employees and is a staunch community advocate.
Company Website: Sheetz.com
Project Summary:
Type of Project: New Location
Jobs:
- Jobs committed: 750
- Jobs retained: 0
- Types of jobs: Food Preparation and Distribution
Capital Investment: $150,000,000
Company Need:
Sheetz needed a site acquisition to construct a new user-owned distribution and food preparation facility to accommodate its business expansion plans in the Midwestern United States. The development needed to meet the company’s specifications, including dry, refrigerated, and freezer storage, along with limited food processing and preparation operations.
“Sheetz is thankful for the cooperation and support of all the local, county, and state leaders who have helped make this project possible. We’re excited to bring new opportunities to the area, as we continue to expand throughout the state of Ohio and into Michigan in 2025. Findlay is located in the heart of this new growth area and will play a big role in the future of Sheetz.”
– Travis Sheetz
Sheetz President and CEO
Why Ohio?
Food and agribusiness is one of the largest industries in Ohio, boasting hundreds of companies that cultivate, process, package, distribute, and market food and drinks enjoyed by consumers around the world. The proximity to and relationships with industry and academic partners result in faster, more affordable access to every part of the value chain.
Geographic location and a robust distribution and supply chain make Ohio a hub for logistics and transportation. With a central geographic location close to customers and a multimodal statewide infrastructure, Ohio makes reliable, efficient shipping possible.
Collaborators:
JobsOhio, The Ohio Department of Development, The Regional Growth Partnership, Findlay-Hancock County Economic Development