Kum & Go opens first store in Grand Rapids market
Grand Rapids, MI — Family-owned convenience store chain Kum & Go, headquartered in Des Moines, IA, opens the doors to their first store in the Grand Rapids market located at 2134 Alpine Avenue NW in Walker today, January 19 at 6:00 a.m. local time.
The Walker store is the first of several Grand Rapids area Kum & Go locations set to open in the next year. Their second location at 5437 Division Avenue South in Wyoming will quickly follow, opening next week on Thursday, January 26 at 6:00 a.m. local time. Two locations in Grandville, currently under construction, are set to open in the next few months.
A grand opening celebration, including ribbon cutting ceremony, will take place on Monday, January 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Wyoming location to celebrate both openings and entry into the market and the chain’s 13th state.
“Opening our first location in Grand Rapids is certainly a highlight to start off 2023,” said Tanner Krause, Chief Executive Officer at Kum & Go. “We’re excited to bring our fresh perspective to the convenience industry to the people of Grand Rapids, both in the jobs we create and the healthier products we offer. The more we’ve learned about Michigan, the more excited we are to invest here. We look forward to connecting with this community for years to come.”
Kum & Go is rooted in their purpose to “Make Days Better,” and focuses on three pillars of excellence: people, philanthropy, and planet. They are currently partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Kent County, sponsoring a home build in Grand Rapids’ Baxter Neighborhood. The nine-home community is being built with a focus on energy-efficiency and expected to be completed this spring.
Kum & Go’s stores also stand out, thanks to their inviting open-concept designs and brand-new food program, both of which are sure to make a splash in Grand Rapids. The new, fresh, made-to-order food program features stackers and bowls, as well as grab-and-go burritos, available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. All items feature fresh, upscale ingredients including brown rice, flavorful vegetables and premium proteins like brisket and falafel, while also serving up a fun convenience store flair, with toppings such as Corn Nuts and Takis.
“The Kum & Go team is thrilled to be opening our first locations in Grand Rapids,” said Graham McCaleb, District Supervisor at Kum & Go. “Grand Rapids quickly felt like home after moving here last summer and I’m excited to be a part of introducing Kum & Go to this thriving community.”
Kum & Go is currently hiring for multiple positions across all Grand Rapids area stores. They offer full-time and part-time positions starting at $15/hour for Store Associates and $16.25/hour for Food Associates. Full time positions offer a comprehensive benefits package and set schedules with consistent hours. You can apply to any role by visiting careers.maverik.com.
Grand Rapids is the second of Kum & Go’s new market ventures. The company opened in Salt Lake City late 2022 and will be entering Boise, ID later this year, and Detroit, MI in 2024.
About Kum & Go
Established in Hampton, Iowa in 1959, Kum & Go is a fourth-generation, family-owned convenience store chain providing a fresh perspective by meeting customers where they are and offering them the choices they deserve. Kum & Go employs over 5,000 associates and currently operates over 400 stores across 13 states. For over 60 years, the company has been dedicated to sharing 10% of all profits back to the communities it serves.