ALTOONA, Pa. - Sheetz is opened its first new location in Princeton, West Virginia, yesterday ?" much to the excitement of its new customers.

Excitement for the store opening was heightened with a contest for the first 50 people in line when the doors opened. These lucky customers each won a $100 Sheetz Z-card, good for anything in the store.

"People are lined up and waiting when we get to the store to cut the ribbon," said Stan Sheetz, president and CEO of Sheetz Inc., said yesterday. "We can't wait to serve new customers and work to give them the best ever experience in our stores. We love to see them being as excited as we are to open."

The 5,500 square-foot store offers fresh food items like the MTGo! and Shweetz Bakery lines of sandwiches, wraps, donuts and muffins, along with the signature MTO line of Angus beef burgers, premium grilled chicken sandwiches, freshly made salads, French fries, onion rings and more.

Sheetz Bros. Coffeez, a full-service espresso and smoothie bar staffed by a trained barista is going to be available at the new store. Customers can order hand-made specialty coffee drinks including lattes, cappuccinos and mochas (hot, frozen or iced).

"The company's mission today is on meeting the needs of customers on the go by providing fast and friendly service, quality products in clean and convenient locations," said Sheetz.

Sheetz is also proud of its tradition of giving back to the communities in which it operates. As part of yesterday??s celebration, the company is making a donation to Special Olympics of West Virginia.