Kwik Trip, Inc.

Kwik Trip, Inc. is a family-owned convenience store chain headquartered in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Established in 1965, the company has grown to operate nearly 900 stores across the Midwest. It mainly serves Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa.

Brand Names

The company operates under several brand names including:

• Kwik Trip: Serving Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan.
• Kwik Star: Serving Iowa, Illinois, and South Dakota.
• Tobacco Outlet Plus: Specializing in tobacco products.
• Kwik Spirits: Focusing on alcoholic beverages and tobacco products.
• Stop-N-Go: Acquired in 2020, offering convenience store services.

As of July 2024, Kwik Trip operates 878 stores across these regions, highlighting its large presence in the Midwest.

Vertical Integration

A distinctive feature of Kwik Trip is its vertical integration. The company produces approximately 80% of its products in-house. This includes bakery items, dairy products, and prepared foods.

This approach helps ensure quality control and freshness across all its offerings.

Product Range

Kwik Trip offers a wide product range that includes:

• Fresh Foods: Made-to-order hot meals, sandwiches, wraps, salads, and bakery items like Glazers donuts.
• Grocery Items: Basic necessities such as fruits, bread, canned goods, and frozen foods.
• Beverages: A variety of coffees, including their own Karuba brand, and other drinks.
• Fuel: Gasoline and diesel options are available at many locations.
• Car Wash Services: Offered at select stores.

Company Philosophy

Kwik Trip is known for its strong commitment to customer service and community involvement. Its mission focuses on serving customers effectively by treating everyone with respect.

The company aims to make a positive difference in the lives of the communities it serves.

Locations

Kwik Trip has a strong presence in Wisconsin, operating 507 stores, which accounts for about 57% of its total locations. Minnesota follows with 217 stores (24%), and Iowa has 152 stores (17%).

Additional locations include:

• Sturtevant, WI, US
• Verona, WI, USA
• Dilworth, MN, US
• Kenosha, WI, USA
• Racine, WI, USA
• Des Moines, IA, US
• Milwaukee, WI, USA

Workplace Culture

The company has earned recognition for its workplace culture. It is frequently ranked among the top companies to work for in various surveys.

Kwik Trip values employee ownership, sharing profits among co-workers. This creates a strong sense of community and shared success within the company.