QuikTrip is closing their doors in Springfield

By Jose Socorro | Staff Writer

QuikTrip (QT) is closing all five of its store locations in Springfield. The properties will be sold to Casey’s General Stores.

According to Michael Thornbrugh, manager of public and government affairs, QT will be “expanding into larger metropolitan areas where each market can hold 80 to 120 locations. The new QT locations are about 5,700 square feet while all the locations in Springfield are 4,200 square feet.”

The current economy did not play a role in QT closing some of their stores; Thornbrugh said that QT is growing during the tough economic times. Springfield was a good and profitable market for QT.
Management and staff at the store located next to Evangel have expressed sorrow and disappointment about the QT closing its doors. Many from the Evangel community have been patrons of QT, which opened its doors on March 31, 1995. Thornbrough had this to say to the Evangel community: “Thank you for your loyalty. We will miss the opportunity to be your choice convenience store.”