C-store chain expanding

QuickChek is expanding its footprint.

The convenience store chain, which operates 158 stores, will open six locations in August in New Jersey. The stores will be located in Roxbury, Piscataway, Hackettstown, Hamilton Township, Somerset and Somerville. The openings are part of eight to 10 new locations QuickChek plans to open annually. 

Founded in 1967, QuickChek is based in Whitehouse, N.J. In December, Murphy USA announced it would acquire the chain for $645 million.