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Description: American gas stations are massive and only getting bigger. That's because most chains like Wawa, Sheetz, and Buc-ee's sell way more than just gas. So when and why did gas stations change from single-pump service garages to supersized, all-in-one travel hubs? Further Reading: The Hustle thehustle.co/why-most-gas-stations-dont-make-money-from-selling-gas Detroit Free Press freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2019/01/31/gas-stations-go-upscale-craft-beer-wine-carry-out-meals/2677920002 CBS News cbsnews.com/news/the-american-convenience-store-turns-50 NBC News nbcnews.com/business/business-news/economics-gas-station-rcna19516 Sarasota Magazine sarasotamagazine.com/eat-and-drink/2021/09/rogers-market NACS Magazine nacsmagazine.com/magazine-section/gas-station-gourmet-0 GasBuddy gasbuddy.com/go/study-reveals-gas-station-convenience-stores-eating-into-250b-quick-service-restaurant-market-share Connect with Cheddar! On Facebook: chddr.tv/3JmGgBe On Twitter: chddr.tv/3qaYQog On Instagram: chddr.tv/36u8tqY On Cheddar.com: chddr.tv/37GycgL