Kangaroo Express Reveals New Military-Focused Store

N.C. location designed for military with input from local troops, families.

May 09, 2014

CARY, N.C. – Kangaroo Express, an independently operated convenience store chain operated by The Pantry Inc., has announced that its first military-themed store opened yesterday in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The store will celebrate the strong Armed Forces community in Fayetteville and nearby Fort Bragg.

A grand opening is planned for the end of May, at which many of the local military personnel and military families that helped shape the store will be recognized.  To design the new store, Kangaroo Express hosted a round table at the USO of North Carolina (USO-NC) Fort Bragg Center to collect input from servicemen and women, their spouses and children, developing the store as a direct result of their feedback.

Six murals on the side of the store depict brave military men and women serving our country. The aptly named “Wash Rack” caters to civilian and military vehicles alike with automatic wash, foam, rinse and wax options. Guests can also grab a chilled beverage from the walk-in “Cold Canteen.” The mural selection and military-themed names were chosen unanimously through local input.

“Considering more than one-third of our employees have a direct connection to the military, supporting our troops is supporting our family,” said Gordon Schmidt, senior vice president of operations, Kangaroo Express. “We knew that in order to provide the best possible service to our troops and their families, we needed to go to the source. Many features of the Fayetteville store, from the Wall of Honor to unique promotions, are the direct result of conversations with locals at the USO-NC center.”

A Wall of Honor in the store will recognize local community members that are making a difference in the Fayetteville area and around the world through their service. It will also display recognitions from local military service organizations, including the USO-NC and Fisher House Foundation, for Kangaroo Express’ support through its Salute Our Troops® campaign and throughout the year.

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