Casey's is getting increasingly agressive.

Just filed plans to demo the strip center / Conoco / car wash place on the SW corner of Bryant and Memorial and build completely new.

With the Circle K acquisition and their new stores, they will soon have 50 locations in the OKC area. That's about equal to OnCue.

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It may have been mentioned already but I noticed that Casey's owns a corner lot at NW 192nd (Danforth) and Penn, so the new 7-11 at NW 178th & May will some immediate competition.

Plans are out for this project to bid as well as two others.
19251 North Pennsylvania Avenue
15107 North Santa Fe Avenue
101 N Wood Drive Okmulgee

I recall this being mentioned before but I can’t find the post. What is the deal with the two Circle Ks that were at NW 63rd and Broadway Ext.? The one on the west side has the signage up as Casey’s but the east side one still is branded as a circle K but it doesn’t show up on their website.

I recall this being mentioned before but I can’t find the post. What is the deal with the two Circle Ks that were at NW 63rd and Broadway Ext.? The one on the west side has the signage up as Casey’s but the east side one still is branded as a circle K but it doesn’t show up on their website.

The one on the east side is going to be branded as "Good Stop"; sign permits have been filed.

I believe it will still be operated by Casey's.

The one on the east side is going to be branded as "Good Stop"; sign permits have been filed.

I believe it will still be operated by Casey's.

Any idea what will happen with the Circle K at 33rd and Boulevard in Edmond? Seems way to small to become a Casey’s.

the barn front is not part of even brand new builds of Casey stores ..

I realize they aren't doing it anymore, but it's still a cheap version. I mean compare these two....
I'm just saying they cheapened out to say a buck and it shows.
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Of those two options the one on the right looks far better to me, it's more modern branding. It's also clearly their current branding overall if you look at their website (https://www.caseys.com/).

The new logo is cleaner and more modern. I'm sure that was the impetus for changing.

Plans are out for this project to bid as well as two others.
19251 North Pennsylvania Avenue
15107 North Santa Fe Avenue
101 N Wood Drive Okmulgee

They are doing some dirt work on 192nd and Penn. also a for sale sign has recently been put up.

Of those two options the one on the right looks far better to me, it's more modern branding. It's also clearly their current branding overall if you look at their website (https://www.caseys.com/).

True, but these acquisition stores are still just using placeholder signs where its just a logo in a white box to fix the existing sign frame. I'm sure the long term plans is to gradually replace these smaller stores with new ones several years down the road. Sounds like there about to hit the ground running with these new constructions.

True, but these acquisition stores are still just using placeholder signs where its just a logo in a white box to fix the existing sign frame. I'm sure the long term plans is to gradually replace these smaller stores with new ones several years down the road. Sounds like there about to hit the ground running with these new constructions.But as David said look at the website and all the Casey's branded items. They are all the new simpler logo. They didn't change all of those things to match temporary signage on the newly acquired stores.

Any idea what will happen with the Circle K at 33rd and Boulevard in Edmond? Seems way to small to become a Casey’s.

This location has been rebranded to a “Good Stop by Casey’s”. I was hoping for a tear down and rebuild but I doubt there is enough room to do that.

This location has been rebranded to a “Good Stop by Casey’s”. I was hoping for a tear down and rebuild but I doubt there is enough room to do that.So has the store on the SE corner of I40 and Meridian. Since the store On the NW corner became a Casey's. Unfortunately the area hasn't improved and it can be scary to get gas in the dark of early mornings. Lots if iffy people roaming around.

A little surprising that we can’t figure out a way
To get some Wawas or Sheetz sited in this city
They are so much better than Oncue or Casey’s

No matter what we have there will always be something someone thinks is better. If it is or not will always be up for debate. But with the rapid national expansion of OnCue and Casey's a lot of people must think they're pretty good.

A little surprising that we can’t figure out a way
To get some Wawas or Sheetz sited in this city
They are so much better than Oncue or Casey’s

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Oklahoma definitely wouldn't fit in with organic growth for either of those brands as they are now. Maybe in a few decades if they've grown across the country since then.

If you want it done now, head up to Sheetz/Wawa territory and learn everything you can about them, then come back to Oklahoma and start your own version of it here. Homegrown businesses are the #1 way retail improves in OKC. And it works out better for us anyway, since the money stays here in town instead of going back to the Northeast.

I've never been to a Sheetz or a Wawa but I can't imagine they're that much better than OnCue. Food might be a little better, sure. But OnCue gets so many things right it's hard to imagine what else Sheetz/Wawa could improve on.

^^^ I was going to post something like that but didn’t. I went to a Wawa in Florida and I have to say it is probably the nicest gas station setup I’ve seen. I wish OnCue would install automatic doors. Other than that OnCue takes second place. Sheetz are okay. I’m quickly hoping on the scratching my head over the obsession OKC has with fuel stations band wagon though.

^^^ I was going to post something like that but didn’t. I went to a Wawa in Florida and I have to say it is probably the nicest gas station setup I’ve seen. I wish OnCue would install automatic doors. Other than that OnCue takes second place. Sheetz are okay. I’m quickly hoping on the scratching my head over the obsession OKC has with fuel stations band wagon though.
The new one on mustang road has the automatic sliding doors

The new one on mustang road has the automatic sliding doors
That’s good to hear!

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Oklahoma definitely wouldn't fit in with organic growth for either of those brands as they are now. Maybe in a few decades if they've grown across the country since then.

If you want it done now, head up to Sheetz/Wawa territory and learn everything you can about them, then come back to Oklahoma and start your own version of it here. Homegrown businesses are the #1 way retail improves in OKC. And it works out better for us anyway, since the money stays here in town instead of going back to the Northeast.

I've never been to a Sheetz or a Wawa but I can't imagine they're that much better than OnCue. Food might be a little better, sure. But OnCue gets so many things right it's hard to imagine what else Sheetz/Wawa could improve on.
Thanks for posting those graphics. People often make casual remark here that make it sound like OKC is failing at something, but remarks that completely ignore reality.

It only takes a quick glance to see that even cities like Dallas, Houston, Denver, Chicago, or Los Angeles have little-to-zero chance of gaining one of those brands (that frankly I’ve never heard of) anytime soon, much less OKC. In the real world businesses run a bit different than they do in people’s imaginations.

Thanks for posting those graphics. People often make casual remark here that make it sound like OKC is failing at something, but remarks that completely ignore reality.

It only takes a quick glance to see that even cities like Dallas, Houston, Denver, Chicago, or Los Angeles have little-to-zero chance of gaining one of those brands (that frankly I’ve never heard of) anytime soon, much less OKC. In the real world businesses run a bit different than they do in people’s imaginations.

My comment was (mostly) made in satire
Although, OnCue and Casey's would do well
If they incorporated the kinds
Of fits and finishes seen inside Sheetzes and WaWas
A little wood and high-end granite goes a long way
Lay some tiles on a diagonal, for Christ sakes!

I don't need high end finishes in a c-store. I need neat, clean, stocked and everything works. The whole point of a c-store to me is to not be there long enough to notice wood or granite.

Frankly, I've never noticed which way the tile in OnCue is laid or how nice the granite is, and I tend to be the sort of person that notices that sort of thing. I do remember that it's nicely-furnished enough that I consider it pleasant to be in. I suspect any extra money they spent on upgrading it beyond where it's at now wouldn't be noticeable enough to most people to recoup the additional cost.

Not saying that the same is true of places like 7-Eleven that aren't even attempting to have nice furnishings, of course.

Frankly, I've never noticed which way the tile in OnCue is laid or how nice the granite is, and I tend to be the sort of person that notices that sort of thing. I do remember that it's nicely-furnished enough that I consider it pleasant to be in. I suspect any extra money they spent on upgrading it beyond where it's at now wouldn't be noticeable enough to most people to recoup the additional cost.

Not saying that the same is true of places like 7-Eleven that aren't even attempting to have nice furnishings, of course.

This is a good point. Very possible that the people who might care about fit and finish are the sort who already own electric cars and have less need for C-Stores. However, I would argue that OnCue's fit and finish was a key driver in its ability to take market share from OKC's existing C-Stores. Same reason you see landlords upgrading facades on older retail properties.

Sheetz and WaWa are just taking good design and overall polish to a different level, and I wouldn't be surprised if OnCue starts to work in some of these motifs soon.

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Frankly, I've never noticed which way the tile in OnCue is laid or how nice the granite is, and I tend to be the sort of person that notices that sort of thing. I do remember that it's nicely-furnished enough that I consider it pleasant to be in. I suspect any extra money they spent on upgrading it beyond where it's at now wouldn't be noticeable enough to most people to recoup the additional cost.

Not saying that the same is true of places like 7-Eleven that aren't even attempting to have nice furnishings, of course.

I think OnCue needs to work on branding inside the store. When I am in one of the new 7-11s, it feels like I am in a 7-11, same with QT the new Casey’s. OnCue just feels like a generic convenience store inside.

I don't need high end finishes in a c-store. I need neat, clean, stocked and everything works. The whole point of a c-store to me is to not be there long enough to notice wood or granite.

This is spot on. Half or more of the times I get gas I don't even go into the store.

OnCue has dedicated doors that swing the direction you are traveling for both ingress and egress which means you can just push them open without touching the handle or having to wait for someone going the opposite direction.

That's a nice touch and works as well as an automatic door IMO.

This is a good point. Very possible that the people who might care about fit and finish are the sort who already own electric cars and have less need for C-Stores. However, I would argue that OnCue's fit and finish was a key driver in its ability to take market share from OKC's existing C-Stores. Same reason you see landlords upgrading facades on older retail properties.

Sheetz and WaWa are just taking good design and overall polish to a different level, and I wouldn't be surprised if OnCue starts to work in some of these motifs soon.

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I have to disagree. OnCue built larger, cleaner and more organized stores. I don't the think the fit and finish has much to do with it. And OnCue is still beating 7-11 because even some of the new , big 7-11s are already becoming dumps. Such as the one on 36th and SantaFe.

A little surprising that we can’t figure out a way
To get some Wawas or Sheetz sited in this city
They are so much better than Oncue or Casey’s

Is this one a them haiku thingies?

Just gave me the name for the Sheetz and Wawas copy we gonna open here in Oklahoma-

Hi-Que

And we will do all the ads and in store promo copy in the form of a haiku

Is this one a them haiku thingies?

Just gave me the name for the Sheetz and Wawas copy we gonna open here in Oklahoma-

Hi-Que

And we will do all the ads and in store promo copy in the form of a haiku

Visit gas station
Lots of snacks to be purchased
This saves you some time

Is this one a them haiku thingies?

Just gave me the name for the Sheetz and Wawas copy we gonna open here in Oklahoma-

Hi-Que

And we will do all the ads and in store promo copy in the form of a haiku

No one has ever confused me with Scott Frost
But I love the idea of bringing Hi-Que to market
Just need to work in lots of rich woods (and marble) in our schemes

Scott Frost? The Nebraska football coach?

The location at 33rd and Boulevard has changed from Casey’s to this Good Stop:

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The location at 33rd and Boulevard has changed from Casey’s to this Good Stop:

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The old Circle K on the northeast corner of 63rd & Broadway will also be a Good Stop.

I think they may be operated by Casey's but not sure.

The old Circle K on the northeast corner of 63rd & Broadway will also be a Good Stop.

I think they may be operated by Casey's but not sure.

They are operated by Casey's. Some of the Good Stop signs have "by Casey's" in small print at the bottom.

Regarding the Sheetz discussion, they have just expanded into the Columbus, Ohio area this year. It's very doubtful they will ever come this far to OKC, although I would love it if they would, as I stopped at many Sheetz locations in that region when I lived up there for a few years.

Thanks for posting those graphics. People often make casual remark here that make it sound like OKC is failing at something, but remarks that completely ignore reality.

It only takes a quick glance to see that even cities like Dallas, Houston, Denver, Chicago, or Los Angeles have little-to-zero chance of gaining one of those brands (that frankly I’ve never heard of) anytime soon, much less OKC. In the real world businesses run a bit different than they do in people’s imaginations.

Hmm, is there a C-Store brand in this part of the country that is rated as well, or even better, than WaWa and Sheetz? Maybe one with stores in Dallas and soon to be in Denver? Maybe one about to open a store in the OKC area?

Hmm, is there a C-Store brand in this part of the country that is rated as well, or even better, than WaWa and Sheetz? Maybe one with stores in Dallas and soon to be in Denver? Maybe one about to open a store in the OKC area?

I don't' think the poster was comparing those stores to Quick Trip, yet saying that those NE regional stores don't even seem to be looking at bigger markets like Houston, Dallas etc. Likely based on location away from their current core business. If those larger markets aren't on their radar, then OKC definitely isn't. Just because people want a business to come somewhere doesn't necessarily mean it is what is best financially for the company.

They are operated by Casey's. Some of the Good Stop signs have "by Casey's" in small print at the bottom.

Regarding the Sheetz discussion, they have just expanded into the Columbus, Ohio area this year. It's very doubtful they will ever come this far to OKC, although I would love it if they would, as I stopped at many Sheetz locations in that region when I lived up there for a few years.

Stopped at a new Sheetz in Colorado Springs several times this past year since it was close to our hotel. Nice place.

Hmm, is there a C-Store brand in this part of the country that is rated as well, or even better, than WaWa and Sheetz? Maybe one with stores in Dallas and soon to be in Denver? Maybe one about to open a store in the OKC area?

Buc-ee’s is wildly overrated
Not even in the same Zip Code
As Sheetz and Wawa

Buc-ee’s is wildly overrated
Not even in the same Zip Code
As Sheetz and Wawa

I assumed they were talking about QuikTrip. As far as I know, there's no proof that Buc-ee's is even interested in OKC right now.

Casey's is planning a full re-do of the old Circle K at Reno and Lincoln on the fringes of Bricktown.

That location had previously housed a small Subway, which was shuttered after the takeover.

It's a little hard to see, but there will be a full kitchen in the northwest corner complete with pizza ovens. Checkout will be in the SW corner; a coffee island is near the center.

Not sure if they will completely close for what will be a total renovation, but that seems to be a strong possibility.

I'm sure some of the larger old Circle K's will get the same treatment over time.

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Also, Casey's has submitted plans to demolish the old Circle K on the NE corner of SW 134th & Western, and build a new store.

They are spending a ton of money in this town and I'm sure much more is to come.

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Also, Casey's has submitted plans to demolish the old Circle K on the NE corner of SW 134th & Western, and build a new store.

They are spending a ton of money in this town and I'm sure much more is to come.

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It is interesting that they are doing that right after all of the signage changes, pump changes etc., that they just did. I'm sure that wasn't cheap, especially to just demo it. Perhaps they can just repurpose most of the recent changes. Don't get me wrong, that place needs to be demolished.

Casey's is planning a full re-do of the old Circle K at Reno and Lincoln on the fringes of Bricktown.

That location had previously housed a small Subway, which was shuttered after the takeover.

It's a little hard to see, but there will be a full kitchen in the northwest corner complete with pizza ovens. Checkout will be in the SW corner; a coffee island is near the center.

Not sure if they will completely close for what will be a total renovation, but that seems to be a strong possibility.

I'm sure some of the larger old Circle K's will get the same treatment over time.

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The Casey’s at I-35 and 15th in Edmond also has a shuttered Subway. Hopefully some major renovations are coming there too.

Casey's has submitted plans to completely renovate the 39th & Penn location, similar to the one at Reno & Lincoln.

The outside walls will stay but they will gut and put in a pizza kitchen at the left rear (NE corner).

Literally, hundreds of millions are being spent in OKC by Casey's, 7-11, OnCue and soon QuikTrip. Ubelievable how this has all ramped up in just the last few years.

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Casey's has submitted plans to completely rework the location on the NW corner of Meridian and I-40, expanding slightly to the north to add a pizza kitchen.

This was an old Circle K location; the existing car wash will be demolished.

Casey's has submitted plans to completely rework the location on the NW corner of Meridian and I-40, expanding slightly to the north to add a pizza kitchen.

This was an old Circle K location; the existing car wash will be demolished.
I wish the redo could change the area. I've stopped there for gas twice since the change at 6ish in the morning. I'm a member of Casey's rewards. I got hit up for change both times. One guy was pretty aggressive. Before I stop there again I'm going to invest in some pepper spray.

Is that right by the Biltmore Hotel?

Is that right by the Biltmore Hotel?
Yep. In their parking lot basically.

Casey's is starting to switch out the temporary signs for more permanent versions.

This is the site at 39th & May:

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Casey's is completely remodeling two more locations and adding a pizza kitchen: 39th & May and 23rd & Western.

Casey's is completely remodeling two more locations and adding a pizza kitchen: 39th & May and 23rd & Western.

I've never been in a Casey's but they seem to be known for their pizza. Is it safe to assume that all new construction Casey's will have a pizza kitchen? Do they build new locations without one? I ask because one is being built on the corner of our subdivision and I really like pizza. ;)

I've never been in a Casey's but they seem to be known for their pizza. Is it safe to assume that all new construction Casey's will have a pizza kitchen? Do they build new locations without one? I ask because one is being built on the corner of our subdivision and I really like pizza. ;)

All the new-build locations in our area have had pizza kitchens. Their pizza has a reputation as being good and a good value.


It will be interesting to see how many of the old Circle K's get the full re-build treatment. They seem to be moving pretty fast with the new places, the acquisition of Circle K and now these complete re-do's.

^^^^ I asked about the Casey’s at Walker and I-240. They said they will remodel soon and include a pizza kitchen where there isn’t one right now.

^^^^ I asked about the Casey’s at Walker and I-240. They said they will remodel soon and include a pizza kitchen where there isn’t one right now.

Full remodel is coming in January to the I-35 and 15th street location in Edmond per employee. This location had a Subway.

Full remodel is coming in January to the I-35 and 15th street location in Edmond per employee. This location had a Subway.
Good deal. I’ll probably use this location and the Walker I-240 location the most

Also, Casey's has submitted plans to demolish the old Circle K on the NE corner of SW 134th & Western, and build a new store.

They are spending a ton of money in this town and I'm sure much more is to come.

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isn't there one a mile west and one a mile south of there?

hopefully some upgrades coming in norman then too

Construction has started on the NW 192nd & Penn location. They are still in the framing stage and there is a lot of material on site and workers were arriving at 7:15 on a Saturday morning, so hopefully it goes up pretty fast.

Plans to completely remodel the Casey's on the NE corner of Walker and I-240; will include a pizza kitchen:


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