With the establishment of its first store in 1965, Kwik Star together with its affiliate, Hearty Platter has become a leading chain of gasoline stations, convenience stores and restaurants in the United States. It is a part of Kwik Trip, a company unique in the convenience store industry because it has its own bakery, commissary, dairy, and distribution warehouse and vehicle maintenance divisions. There are more than 350 Kwik Star retail gasoline and convenience stores in addition to Hearty Platter restaurants throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. Everything from gasoline, diesel and propane to soft drinks, hot beverages, snacks, burgers, pizzas and candies are available at the company s stores and restaurants. Many of these products are produced and packaged in its advanced facilities. Headquartered in La Crosse, Wis., the company maintains various locations in Clinton, Iowa.