With the establishment of its first store in 1965, Kwik Star has become a leading chain of retail gasoline and convenience stores in the United States. Kwik Star is 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 store outlets throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. Everything from gasoline, diesel and propane to soft drinks, hot beverages, snacks, burgers, pizzas and candies are available at Kwik Star. Many of these products are produced and packaged in its advanced facilities. Headquartered in La Crosse, Wis., Kwik Star maintains a presence in Calmar, Iowa.