A rich history.
A bright future.
1960
Kwik Shop was founded as an operating division of Dillon Stores.
Dick Dillon, developed the Kwik Shop concept, combining the time-saving and personalized service of a small store with supermarket efficiency in management, inventory control and merchandising.
1968
In the late 1960's Kwik Shop expanded into a three state market area of Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa.
1972
Kwik Power Gasoline was introduced, offering self-service gasoline for complete one-stop service.
1978
100th Kwik Shop opened store #629 in Bellevue, Nebraska.
Kwik Shop begins operating stores 24 hours per day.
Kwik Shop became one of the first convenience store chains in the nation to install fountain drink equipment in its stores.
1980
Kwik Shop celebrates its 20th anniversary.
1982
Kwik Shop enters food service business with 15 stores offering fresh Sub 'N Stuff sandwiches.
New logo incorporated.
1983
Dillon Companies, Inc and Kwik Shop merged with Kroger Companies to become the largest food retailer in the United states.
1987
Kwik Shop introduces fresh hot dog roller grill offering.
1995
Kwik Shop celebrates its 35th anniversary.
1997
New logo incorporated
1999
Kwik Shop begins selling prepaid phone cards.
2000
Kwik Shop partners with Dillons to offer Dillon Plus Shopper's Card-Fuel Discounts.
2001
Baker's gasoline discounts offered to Nebraska customers.
2002
Kwik Shop starts the Kwik Shop/United Way Golf Challenge, an annual fund-raiser golf tournament with all proceeds going to the United Way.
2004
Kroger launches New logo concept for all Kroger C-Stores.
New Coffee Central introduced company wide.
New Soda Central introduced company wide.
2005
Store 730 in Newton, Kansas is opened, the first Kwik Shop store with new Kroger image.
2007
Customer service is further improved with the implementation of scanning at all locations.
2008
Kwik Shop partners with Dillons to allow customers to electronically redeem Fuel Frenzy fuel discounts at all Wichita area Kwik Shop stores.
