Over 240 stores and we continue to grow.
1967
Charles and Emerson Frey open Turkey Hill Minit Markets Store #1 in Lancaster, Pa.
First Turkey Hill Minit Markets logo is developed.
1968
Dave Cook becomes president.
Later that year, corporate offices open in basement of Store #1.
1969
First Slushey machine is installed.
1970
Sandwich and deli program is introduced.
Employee profit sharing program is established.
1971
Pennsylvania Lottery introduced to stores.
1974
Stores begin selling coffee.
Up until 1974, Blue Laws prohibited Sunday sales. On December 19, Turkey Hill Minit Markets wins the right to stay open on Sunday.
1976
Turkey Hill beings operation of the first self-serve gasoline pumps in the state of Pennsylvania.
Slushey's sold year-round.
1978
Present corporate office opens at 257 Centerville Road, Lancaster, Pa.
1979
Stores begins selling hot dogs.
1980
Turkey Hill purchases 36 Louden Hill stores.
100th store opens.
1982
First ATM at a Lancaster County convenience store opens in March.
First 24-hour store begins operation.
1985
Addition is added to Centerville office.
1985
Addition is added to Centerville office.
In July, Turkey Hill acquires first 7-Eleven stores.
In August, Turkey Hill Minit Markets is purchased by the Dillon Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Kroger Company.
In December, Turkey Hill purchases six Ideal Markets in Williamsport, Pa.
1988
Credit cards accepted.
1991
Turkey Hill hosts the first Fall Music Fest, now the largest free concert in the state of Pennsylvania.
1993
New logo introduced.
Pay-at-the-Pump is introduced in June at store #34, Middletown, Pa.
1994
Pre-paid phone cards are introduced.
1998
Dave Cook retires as president.
Jim Leonard becomes new president.
Back office accounting system is installed in all stores.
1999
New logo introduced.
Construction begins on the first of the larger stores, with a stonger emphasis on gas.
Turkey Hill pledges corporate support for the United Way and Children's Miracle Network.
Renovation begins on Centerville office.
2000
Current president, Darel Pfeiff takes the helm.
2001
Turkey Hilda, the corporate mascot, is born!
1st Annual Vendor Show.
Pre-paid cellular phone cards are now available.
Turkey Hill joins Red Cross Disaster Relief in support of the September 11th fund.
2002
Turkey Hill celebrates its 35th birthday.
Pennsylvania Governor Mark Schweiker kicks off Powerball sales.
Corporate Awards Program/Luncheon is reintroduced.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts are introduced to select stores.
2004
New store image is introduced.
2005
Current logo introduced.
Turkey Hill Gift Cards introduced.
2006
Scanning begins, starting with Store #35.
