Tailgaters Chain Proposes New Okemos Location with Restaurant

The gas station and convenience store combo plans to open its sixth Michigan location.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 11:25am

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A minimalist, high-end studio photograph featuring a gas pump nozzle, coffee tumbler, and paper bag arranged elegantly on a clean white background, symbolizing the convenience and branding of a modern gas station and fast-food experience.The proposed new Tailgaters location in Okemos will blend a gas station, convenience store, and nationally recognized fast-food brand into a modern, one-stop shopping experience.Lansing Today

Tailgaters, a Lansing-area chain of gas stations and convenience stores with fast-food restaurants, is proposing to build its sixth location on over 8 acres of land off Grand River Avenue in Okemos, Michigan. The township's Planning Commission is expected to hold a public hearing on the proposal, which the company says will feature a nationally known fast-food brand.

Why it matters

The addition of another Tailgaters location in the Lansing area signals the continued growth and popularity of the gas station-convenience store-restaurant hybrid model, which has become increasingly common across the country. This new Okemos site would expand Tailgaters' footprint in the region.

The details

Tailgaters plans to construct the new location on just over 8 acres of land off Grand River Avenue in Okemos. The company says the new site will feature a nationally recognized fast-food restaurant brand, though the specific chain has not been announced. The township's Planning Commission is expected to hold a public hearing to review the proposal.

  • Tailgaters currently operates 5 locations in the Lansing area.
  • The new Okemos location is being proposed in April 2026.

The players

Tailgaters

A Lansing-area chain of combination gas station, convenience store, and fast-food restaurant locations.

Meridian Township Planning Commission

The local government body that will review and potentially approve Tailgaters' proposal for a new Okemos location.

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What’s next

The Meridian Township Planning Commission is expected to hold a public hearing on Tailgaters' proposal for the new Okemos location in the coming months.

The takeaway

The expansion of the Tailgaters gas station-convenience store-restaurant model into Okemos reflects the continued growth of this hybrid retail concept in the Lansing region and across the country, as consumers seek the convenience of one-stop shopping and dining.