FOX 2 – This year a Sheetz may be coming to an area near you, with the chain boasting ambitious expansion plans for Southeast Michigan.

The Altoona, Pennsylvania-based company is planning to open 14 new restaurant and convenience store locations as part of a $500 million investment in the state for 2026.

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Each store will employ at least 30 employees, which the company says will be mostly full-time, amounting to about 400 new jobs created.

New locations  include two in Taylor, with additional sites planned for Eastpointe, Ypsilanti, Warren, Novi, Fraser, Orion Township, Macomb, Shelby Township, Belleville and Royal Oak.

Some proposed Sheetz locations have faced community pushback in the past by some suburbs, citing traffic and noise concerns from the 24-hour gas station convenience stores, including one site in Farmington Hills which was shot down by elected officials.

Despite some Detroit-area resistance, the family-owned chain operates more than 800 locations throughout seven states.

New store openings are planned for:

• 19001 East 9 Mile Rd. Eastpointe, MI 48021
• 2103 West Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, MI 48197
• 5970 12 Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48092
• 20623 Eureka Rd., Taylor, MI 48180
• 39471 West 12 Mile Rd., Novi, MI 48377
• 32981 Utica Rd., Fraser, MI 48026
• 4160 S. Lapeer Rd., Orion Township, MI 48359
• 8200 Telegraph Rd., Taylor, MI 48180
• 45075 North Gratiot Ave., Macomb, MI 48042
• 7828 22 Mile Rd., Shelby Twp, MI 48317
• 7840 Haggerty Rd., Belleville, MI 48111
• 2003 12 Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48092
• 3200 West 14 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48073
• 50980 North Ave., Macomb, MI 48042

“All new locations will feature Sheetz’s award-winning Made-to-Order menu, where customers can order any of Sheetz’s customized specialty drinks or food items around the clock, including breakfast all day, subs, sandwiches, pizza, chicken, salads, cold brew, milkshakes, smoothies and more,” the company said in a release.

Sheetz Public Affairs Manager Nick Ruffner said 2026 is a big year for Sheetz in Michigan.

“We can’t wait to become part of these communities, and we look forward to serving the specific needs of our neighbors in each of these areas,” he said. “Whether that’s satisfying late-night cravings, providing a quick fill-up, or offering a safe space to gather, we’re committed to creating places where both customers and employees feel welcomed.”