Rutter's
Rutter's is a chain of convenience stores and gas stations with 86 locations in Eastern, Central and Western Pennsylvania, the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, and central Maryland. Stores are open 24 hours a day and have a made-to-order food counter, staffed around the clock.
History
The company began agricultural operations in 1747. In 1921, Rutter's started a dairy company. The first Rutter's Farm Stores opened on February 22, 1968. In 2018, the company shortened its name from "Rutter's Farm Stores" to "Rutter's". The first location outside of Pennsylvania opened on May 30, 2018 in Inwood, West Virginia. On January 15, 2019, Rutter's opened its first Maryland location in Walkersville.On February 13, 2020, Rutter's announced that a data breach had occurred at its locations between October 1, 2018 and May 29, 2019, with malware installed on payment systems inside the store and at the gas pumps.
In December 2022, Rutter's announced plans for two locations in Monroeville at the former Toys R' Us location off US 22, and at a former Family Dollar location on PA 286 in Plum Boro, suburban areas outside of Pittsburgh. The move into Western Pennsylvania will put Rutter's head-to-head with GetGo and Circle K for the first time as well as existing competitors Sheetz and 7-Eleven/Speedway; all except Circle K have a strong presence in Greater Pittsburgh.
In January 2023, Rutter's announced plans to open 50 new stores over the next five years. New stores will include additional locations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia along with the first locations in Delaware and Virginia. New competitors now include the convenience store giant Wawa, which has a large presence in the Philadelphia area and Delaware.
Food service
Rutter's deli offers various sandwiches, salads, hot and prepared foods as well as a breakfast menu.In 2023, Rutter's released an online ordering feature on the Rutter's App. This feature is being promoted with 0.25¢ off per gallon of gasoline, for a first time online order purchase.