Louisville / KY. (tho) Thorntons LLC, since 2021 part of BP America Inc., is proud to announce the groundbreaking of its first store in Markham, Illinois. Mayor Roger Agpawa, Economic Development Director Derrick Champion and Thorntons President Lisa Blalock will conduct an official groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, April 12 to celebrate the construction of the first Thorntons store and becoming a part of the Markham community. Many city officials have worked hard with the Thorntons team to get the company to this ground breaking moment. According to the company the new store location will be a welcome addition for the brand and for the residents of Markham. The facility is set to be 5,500 square feet on a 3.17 acre lot and will feature a number of amenities to serve on-the-go Guests including:
- Self-checkout to drive a faster and more efficient Guest experience
- LED lighting for Guest and Team Member safety and energy efficiency
- Freshly made burritos and sandwiches prepared throughout the day in the store’s onsite kitchen
- Variety of top-of-the-line beverages, including fresh bean to cup coffee and ice-cold fountain beverages with nugget ice
- 16 auto fueling positions and two diesel lanes
(Photo: Thorntons LLC – BP America Inc.)
According to the company the new store brings 20 new jobs – 20 new members to the Thorntons-team. Markham (IL) will be able to count on the team to serve the community and its residents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Based in Louisville (KY), Thorntons operates more than 200 stores that provide high quality fresh foods, beverages, and fuel in six states: Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee and Florida.
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