Royal Farms Expands in Pennsylvania

Royal Farms has announced the upcoming opening of its newest store in Pennsylvania, located in Shamokin Dam. Set to open to the public on Aug. 3, the brand-new store “will provide 24/7 access to high-quality, fresh food, fuel and convenience items, continuing Royal Farms’ mission of delighting the communities it calls home,” the retailer noted in a statement.

To commemorate the milestone, Royal Farms will host a special, ticketed “Get Ready to ROFO” soft opening event on July 29 and 30, inviting the community to preview the new store and experience its signature offerings, including a complimentary meal from the soft opening menu.

“We’re excited to bring Royal Farms to Shamokin Dam and introduce more Pennsylvanians to the fresh food, convenience and service that make our brand unique,” said Ricki Ettinger, district leader at Royal Farms. “We look forward to becoming part of the community and serving our guests around the clock.”

The new Shamokin Dam, Pa., location will feature:

• 16 fuel dispensers, including e-free

• Fresh, made-to-order food

• 24/7 service

Pennsylvania has been a key market in Royal Farms’ aggressive growth strategy. In early June, the chain announced the opening of a new location in Conshohocken, Pa., with a soft opening event taking place June 24 and 25.

“This new Conshohocken location allows us to better serve Montgomery County with the quality, speed and consistency Royal Farms is known for,” said Melanie Clements at the time, district leader at Royal Farms. “We’re excited to open our doors and welcome the community in.”

Just two weeks prior to this opening, the retailer announced that it would unveil a new location in its home state of Maryland, located in Harwood. The grand opening for the site took place on June 10 and 11.

“There’s a unique pride that comes with expanding in the state where we started. We’re looking forward to serving up our signature chicken and fries with the same homegrown hospitality Marylanders have trusted for decades,” said Steve Rymer, district leader at Royal Farms.

Additionally, in mid-May, the chain unveiled its first-ever c-store in South Carolina, located in Myrtle Beach. The site features 12 fuel dispensers, a car wash and the chain’s World-Famous Chicken.

“We are honored to officially join the Myrtle Beach community as a reliable, 24/7 neighbor. Beyond our World-Famous Chicken, we are bringing real value to South Carolina through our ROFO Rewards program and a commitment to fresh, affordable meals for every resident. We look forward to being the go-to spot where quality and community meet,” said Joe Kieper, district leader at Royal Farms.

Royal Farms operates more than 300 locations. The chain opened its first store in Baltimore, Md., in 1959. Today, the retailer has locations in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.