Competitors worry as Sheetz hits metro Detroit: Independent operators push back on convenience store chain's expansion.

Independent gas station owners in Michigan are concerned about the expansion of Sheetz, a gas and convenience store chain from Pennsylvania. They believe that Sheetz's 24/7 operations could lead to increased crime in the areas where they plan to open stores, and they worry that the chain's entry into the market could result in the closure of many independent operators. Some gas station owners also express concerns about Sheetz selling alcohol and its potential impact on community safety. Despite the pushback, Sheetz plans to open 50-60 stores in metro Detroit within the next five or six years. [Extracted from the article]