FINDLAY, Ohio — Sheetz, a restaurant and convenience chain, broke ground Wednesday on a $169 million facility in Findlay to house new food preparation and distribution services.
The company said the facility is projected to open in 2026 and will help support the company's growth in Ohio and Michigan. According to Sheetz, the facility will create over 700 jobs over the next five years.
The Findlay facility will be the company's third distribution center, joining facilities in Pennsylvania and North Carolina.
“We are excited about the new jobs this facility will bring to Findlay and Hancock County,” Sheetz President and CEO Travis Sheetz said. “The support from local, county, and state leaders has been instrumental in making this project a reality. As we continue expanding across Ohio and Michigan, Findlay will be a key driver of our growth and future success.”
Sheetz said they have over 100 store locations in Ohio and they continue to grow, including into the Toledo area.
The company opened its first Toledo area location on Sept. 10 and opened its second location in the area on Sept. 30. More locations will be opening in the Toledo area in the next year.
"The Economic Development office, in collaboration with City and County leadership, has worked hand-in-hand with the Sheetz team since December 2022 to successfully bring this project to fruition,” said Dan Sheaffer, Executive Director of Findlay-Hancock Economic Development. “Our commitment remains clear: to unite all stakeholders and ensure a seamless development process.”
“I am thrilled to welcome Sheetz to Findlay,” said Findlay Mayor Christina Muryn. “Sheetz is a family-owned business with a commitment to community. I know with their unique benefits, strong wages, and family-oriented mindset they will be a great community partner. I am also grateful for City Council’s support of this project as it shows a continued investment in our thriving local economy."
Sheetz said they currently operate more than 750 store locations across Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan and Maryland.
