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Enmarket Celebrates Grand Opening of 131st Store with Community Event and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
(SAVANNAH, Ga) Enmarket celebrated the grand opening of its latest store, marking a significant milestone as the 131st Enmarket convenience store to serve the Southeast community. Located at the intersection of White Bluff Road and Eisenhower Drive, this newly constructed store brings an array of offerings to the area.
Many members of the community and vendor partners came to join the celebration. Guests enjoyed a diverse array of product samplings from The Eatery @Enmarket, including pizza, chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese and Mooz Yogurt. Multiple esteemed vendors like Coke, Pepsi, Gatorade, Frito-Lay, Red Bull, Prime Hydration, and Alani Nu joined the festivities and shared free products. Customers had the opportunity to spin the Enjoy Rewards wheel for chances to win fuel discounts, food discounts, free car washes and extra entries for door prizes.
The Enmarket ribbon cutting took place at 11:00 a.m. and grand opening was from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on April 18 at 10 Eisenhower Dr. in Savannah, Ga.
“We were thrilled to celebrate the grand opening of our newest store, enriching our ability to serve our valued customers, especially those in proximity to the Hunter Army Airfield,” remarked Matt Clements, President of Enmarket, a division of the Savannah-based Colonial Group. “As we commemorate our 60th year Anniversary, this milestone holds special significance for us, reflecting our longstanding commitment to providing exceptional service and convenience to the communities we serve.”
Featuring food service from the renowned Eatery and Mooz frozen yogurt, the new store promises a delightful experience for visitors. Additionally, customers can avail themselves of the convenience of an in-bay Marketwash car wash.
Employing 25 individuals on-site, the store stands on the grounds of a former Fiat dealership, now transformed into a state-of-the-art retail space. Boasting a 12-pump canopy offering multiple fuel grades including unleaded, mid-grade, premium, non-ethanol, and diesel, Enmarket ensures a comprehensive service experience for patrons. Moreover, the addition of Marketwash, Enmarket’s in-bay carwash brand, provides customers with an array of car wash package options, accessible through the Marketwash mobile app.
Enmarket remains committed to environmental stewardship, exemplified by the preservation of a 300-year-old live oak tree on the property. Collaborating with Bartlett Tree Services, Enmarket implemented various conservation techniques to safeguard this natural treasure. The majestic Savannah Live Oak now serves as a focal point, offering outdoor seating beneath its sprawling canopy.
Spanning 6,098 square feet, the convenience store boasts the acclaimed Enmarket Eatery. Recognized as the Convenience Foodservice Innovator to Watch by Convenience Store News in 2020, the Eatery offers a Southern-inspired menu featuring an array of fresh, healthy, and on-the-go options. From breakfast burritos and platters to lunch specials and made-fresh fried chicken, the Eatery caters to diverse tastes. Moreover, customers can indulge in Mooz frozen yogurt, complemented by an endless beverage bar offering high-quality Bean-2-Cup coffee, Savannah Sweet Tea®, and a myriad of fountain and frozen beverage choices.
ABOUT ENMARKET:
Enmarket employs more than 1,300 people and operates 131 convenience stores that include 30 Eatery locations in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. The company also operates 13 restaurants branded as Subway, Larry’s Giant Subs, Baldino’s and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, as well as 26 Marketwash car washes. The company was founded as Interstate Stations by Robert Demere in 1964. In 2024 Enmarket is celebrating 60 years in business. Enmarket is committed to giving back to the community through many charitable contributions and volunteer efforts and offering fresh food, healthy snacks and competitively priced quality fuel as part of its mission to enrich life. Enmarket secured the naming rights in 2021 for the Enmarket Arena. www.enmarket.com
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ENMARKET OPENS ITS NEWEST LOCATION AT WHITE BLUFF AND EISENHOWER
(SAVANNAH, Ga.) Enmarket opened its first newly constructed store of 2024 on March 2 at the intersection of White Bluff Road and Eisenhower Drive, bringing the total count of Enmarket convenience stores to 131.
The store employs more than 25 people on the site, which previously featured a Fiat dealership before the new-to-industry construction of the store. It includes a 12-pump canopy with multiple fuel grades, including unleaded, mid-grade, premium, non-ethanol and diesel. A new Marketwash, Enmarket’s in-bay carwash brand, is situated at the east end of the property and offers customers multiple car wash package options. Using the Marketwash mobile app, customers can participate in car wash subscription packages or use this new location with an existing car wash subscription.
The company has committed to preserving a 300-year-old live oak that graces the property. Enmarket worked with Bartlett Tree Services to determine the tree’s age and conservation techniques. Bartlett Tree Services cared for the oak by pruning it, installing a lighting protection and cabling system on the property as well as soil care amendments. To highlight the majestic Savannah Live Oak, Enmarket will feature outdoor seating under the tree’s canopy.
“We are excited by this latest addition to our three-state family of stores,” said Matt Clements, president of Enmarket. “This location is ideally situated to serve the public, being along major traffic corridors and carefully planned to minimize traffic impact. We are thrilled to better serve our local military with this site that is particularly convenient to Hunter Army Airfield’s main gate.”
The 6,098-square-foot convenience store features an Eatery. The Enmarket Eatery, awarded the Convenience Foodservice Innovator to Watch by Convenience Store News in 2020, is a Southern-inspired menu that expands to include fresh, healthy, and on-the-go, quality offerings. Some breakfast offerings are burritos, platters and fish and grits. Lunch and dinner items include daily specials, made-fresh fried chicken and tenders, pecan cobblers, and even sausage gravy pizza. Fresh salads, parfaits and an array of cold sandwiches and wraps are also available. This location also serves Mooz frozen yogurt, a proprietary offering that allows customers to mix flavors and add endless toppings, all for one set price. The beverage bar is endless with fresh, high-quality Bean-2-Cup coffee, Savannah Sweet Tea® and dozens of fountain and frozen beverage choices.
A formal ribbon cutting and grand opening is planned for a later date.
ABOUT ENMARKET:
Enmarket employs more than 1,300 people and operates 131 convenience stores that include 30 Eatery locations in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. The company also operates 13 restaurants branded as Subway, Larry’s Giant Subs, Baldino’s and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, as well as 26 Marketwash car washes. The company was founded as Interstate Stations by Robert Demere in 1964. Enmarket is committed to giving back to the community through many charitable contributions and volunteer efforts and offering fresh food, healthy snacks and competitively priced quality fuel as part of its mission to enrich life. Enmarket secured the naming rights in 2021 for the Enmarket Arena. www.enmarket.com
Enmarket Launches Innovative Marketwash Subscription Program
Enmarket becomes first-in-market to offer customers monthly subscription car washing options with their new, state-of-the-art Marketwash mobile app. The goal is clear: to provide customers with a frictionless and contactless car care solution, setting Enmarket apart as a leader among the top convenience retailers.
Enmarket operates 25 Marketwash in-bay washes and looks forward to building recurring revenue for its expanding car wash business. Enmarket entered into the car wash business in the mid-1990s and rebranded all car washes to Marketwash in 2015. A new location was built in Richmond Hill, Georgia, in March 2023, while three additional locations will be added in 2024. Headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, Enmarket operates 130 convenience stores throughout Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.
Customers subscribe to the program via the state-of-the-art Marketwash stand-alone mobile app developed by Liquid Barcodes. Customers will be able to select from several car wash subscription packages, add-ons, or one-time washes for a contactless car wash experience.
“Enmarket has long embraced technology to serve and engage customers and is looking forward to introducing the easy-to-use Marketwash app to provide a convenient, fast car wash experience,” says Matt Clements, Enmarket’s President. He continues, “Our marketing and car wash teams had a great vision for this product that Liquid Barcodes helped bring to life. We are now excited to share it with our customers.”
The Marketwash app launched in January 2024 and is available for download for Apple and Android devices.
About Enmarket
Enmarket employs more than 1,300 people and operates 130 convenience stores, including 29 Eatery locations in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. The company also operates 13 restaurants branded as Subway, Larry’s Giant Subs, Baldino’s, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, as well as 25 Marketwash in-bay car washes and one Marketwash+ tunnel location. The company was founded as Interstate Stations by Robert Demere in 1964. Enmarket is committed to giving back to the community through many charitable contributions and volunteer efforts and to offering fresh food, healthy snacks, and competitively priced quality fuel as part of its mission to enrich life. Enmarket secured the naming rights in 2021 for the Enmarket Arena. www.enmarket.com
Enmarket Partners with Bethesda Academy on Commercial Project
(SAVANNAH, Ga.) Enmarket and Bethesda Academy, both prominent organizations with century-plus histories in Savannah, Ga., have entered into an innovative agreement that will bring a new Enmarket store and a Bethesda Welcome Center to the Skidaway Island area.
The new store will be located at the intersection of Diamond Causeway and Ferguson Ave., and will offer a variety of convenience items, including fresh food, beverages, and fuel. The Bethesda Welcome Center will be located adjacent to the store and will provide visitors with information about the school’s history, programs, and admissions process.
Bethesda Academy, established in 1740 as an orphanage and school by renowned evangelist George Whitefield, holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating child-caring institution in the United States. Over its rich history, Bethesda Academy has educated and nurtured countless individuals, fostering a legacy of academic excellence, spiritual growth, and character development. Now, it is an independent private day school for young men in grades six through twelve.
Bethesda holds extensive acreage, some of which is already under commercial use near the planned Enmarket development, including the Kroger shopping center at the south end of Ferguson Ave. and Diamond Causeway intersection, a commercial partnership established for over 40 years. The Enmarket leasing agreement will provide a sustainable funding source allowing Bethesda Academy to offer exceptional educational programs for generations to come. The store’s design will complement Bethesda Academy’s historic campus, ensuring a harmonious blend of traditional and contemporary styles.
“We are excited to develop this property which will give our students more opportunity,” said Dr. Mike Hughes, president of Bethesda Academy. “Enmarket is a family-owned and operated business that shares Bethesda Academy’s commitment to community engagement and enriching the lives of those it serves. This partnership with Enmarket aligns seamlessly with Bethesda Academy’s values and vision.”
The mature live oaks on the adjacent Old Bethesda Road will be preserved, and future developers are forever prohibited from cutting trees over 16 inches in diameter unless approved by Chatham County’s arborist.
“As a nonprofit school, Bethesda is dependent on community support. We are proud to partner with Bethesda Academy to offer sustainable funding support for the school’s future,” said Matt Clements, president of Enmarket.
Lease proceeds will help to support the work of a learning specialist and student success center that work to develop and implement individualized learning plans for every student. Bethesda Academy recognizes the unique teaching and learning approaches that work best with boys.
Enmarket signed the lease deal with Bethesda Academy a couple of years ago. As lingering right-of-way issues have been resolved, Enmarket is prepared to begin its development in early 2024.
ABOUT BETHESDA ACADEMY
Bethesda Academy is a private day school for young men in grades six through twelve in Savannah, Ga. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Bethesda Academy offers small class sizes, individualized learning plans (ILP), and a student success leadership program. Founded in 1740, Bethesda Academy is the oldest child-care institution in the United States. The 650-acre campus allows Bethesda Academy to offer a variety of athletic teams, a wildlife management and outdoor learning experience with a college preparatory curriculum. Through its “Lead The Way” initiative, students have access to exclusive integrated learning and leadership opportunities. For more information, visit http://www.bethesdaacademy.org or call 912.644.4376.
ABOUT ENMARKET
Enmarket employs more than 1,300 people and operates 130 convenience stores that include 29 Eatery locations in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. The company also operates 16 restaurants branded as Subway, Larry’s Giant Subs, Baldino’s, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, as well as 25 Marketwash car washes. The company was founded as Interstate Stations by Robert Demere in 1964. Enmarket is committed to giving back to the community through many charitable contributions and volunteer efforts; and to offering fresh food, healthy snacks, and competitively priced quality fuel as part of its mission to enrich life. Enmarket secured the naming rights in 2021 for the Enmarket Arena. http://www.enmarket.com
Enmarket’s 2023 Enjoy Winning Summer Sweepstakes $25,000 Grand Prize Winner from Portal, GA
(SAVANNAH, PORTAL, GA) Edward E., a Portal, Georgia man has won $25,000 as the grand prize winner among participants in Enmarket’s Enjoy Winning Summer Sweepstakes.
Edward has been an active Enjoy Rewards loyalty program member since 2020 and is a frequent shopper in the Enmarket locations in Portal, Swainsboro, and Statesboro, Georgia. He takes advantage of the program’s member discounts on drinks, cents off per gallon, and enjoys the free items specifically during the sweepstakes.
“Our Summer Sweepstakes is a fan favorite with our Enjoy Rewards customers, everyone loves winning free prizes. The sweepstakes is a fun and engaging way to show our customers how much we appreciate their business,” said Jeannie Amerson, vice president of marketing for Enmarket. “Congratulations to our $25,000 Grand Prize winner and the many winners who won free prizes daily.”
During the Enjoy Winning Sweepstakes, Enjoy Rewards members earn extra rewards when they shop at any of Enmarket’s 130 locations across Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. These rewards range from free instant products, including $25 gift cards, snacks, and drinks. Each participant also receives an entry into the sweepstakes for the grand prize. Free instant prizes are loaded onto the members’ Enjoy Rewards account via email and are redeemable in-store. Sweepstakes winning options range from $25 gift cards given away daily and free fuel for a year winners, to a grand prize of $25,000.
This is the third year that Enmarket has hosted the Summer Sweepstakes promotion and the second with a grand prize giveaway of $25,000.
ABOUT ENMARKET
Enmarket employs more than 1,300 people and operates 130 convenience stores that include 29 Eatery locations in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. The company also operates 16 restaurants branded as Subway, Larry’s Giant Subs, Baldino’s, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, as well as 25 Marketwash car washes. The company was founded as Interstate Stations by Robert Demere in 1964. Enmarket is committed to giving back to the community through many charitable contributions and volunteer efforts; and to offering fresh food, healthy snacks, and competitively priced quality fuel as part of its mission to enrich life. Enmarket secured the naming rights in 2021 for the Enmarket Arena. www.enmarket.com
CONTACT
Jeannie W. Amerson
Vice President of Marketing
Enmarket
JAmerson@enmarket.com
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Marjorie Young
Carriage Trade Public Relations® Inc.
912.844.9990
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Veteran Carriers and Enmarket ‘Feed a Trucker’ Campaign Continues October 24
(SAVANNAH, GA) Truckers will be treated to free lunches once again when the Feed a Trucker campaign continues on Monday, October 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The campaign is a project of Veteran Carriers and Enmarket, Savannah’s largest convenience store chain.
Truckers can receive their meal by pulling into the Enmarket on Pine Barren Road and Highway 80. This is one of the convenience store chain’s commercial trucking locations and one that’s ideally suited to serving big rigs serving the Georgia Ports Authority.
In 2022, over 250 free Enmarket lunches have been served to truckers so far. The ‘Feed a Trucker’ campaign started in 2021 and served 425 free lunches last year to truckers. Free lunches are served bimonthly to truckers.
The Feed a Trucker project was initiated by Veteran Carriers to recognize the role that truckers played in keeping things going during the pandemic. During the most uncertain times at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, truckers kept gas in the pumps, food on the shelves and medicines in the pharmacies that serve the general public, and Veteran Carriers wanted to salute all truckers for their work under those conditions. They partnered with Enmarket as a good source of fresh, varied and convenient meals for truckers. Each month, they team up with a different group of volunteers to hand out the meals at the designated Enmarket.
ABOUT ENMARKET
Enmarket, Savannah’s largest convenience store chain, employs more than 1,300 people and operates 129 convenience stores that include 29 Eatery locations in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. The company also operates 16 restaurants branded as Subway, Larry’s Giant Subs, Baldino’s, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, as well as 24 Marketwash car washes. Founded as Interstate Stations by Robert Demere in 1964, the retailer was recognized in 2020 as the “Foodservice Innovator to Watch” by the CSNews Foodservice Advisory Council and noted as one of “the faster growing medium-sized chains in the industry” by Convenience Store News. The company is committed to giving back to the community through many charitable contributions and volunteer efforts; and to offering fresh food, healthy snacks, and competitively priced quality fuel as part of its mission to enrich life. www.enmarket.com
ABOUT VETERAN CARRIERS
Veteran Carriers is a veteran-owned and operated company based in Savannah, Georgia, adjacent to the largest container terminal in North America. Operating with over 100 trucks, Veterans Carriers specializes in intermodal/drayage shipping and storage. Established in 2017, Veterans Carriers can transport containers to and from port, rail ramps or shipping docks, and deliver the goods with the capacity to serve all the lower 48 states. The company is proud of the veterans they employ, the Trucking for a Cause fundraiser to benefit TACP families and the Feed a Trucker Campaign. www.veterancarriers.com
CONTACT
Jeannie W. Amerson
Vice President of Marketing
Enmarket
JAmerson@enmarket.com
Cliff White
President of Veteran Carriers
912-800-1453
cliff@veterancarriers.com
MEDIA CONTACT (Enmarket)
Marjorie Young
Carriage Trade Public Relations® Inc.
912.844.9990
www.carriagetradepr.com
marjorie@carriagetradepr.com
MEDIA CONTACT (Veteran Carriers)
Bunny Ware
Southern Events & Photography
bunnyware@aol.com or bunnyinthecity@gmail.com
912-844-1122
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