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Emery Today
By the People, for the People
BK's Stop-N-Shop celebrates new ownership
The iconic gas station and convenience store in Emery County, Utah has been purchased by Gas Stop, a regional chain.
Mar. 19, 2026 at 8:27pm
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BK's Stop-N-Shop, a beloved gas station and convenience store in Emery County, Utah that has been family-owned for over 50 years, has been purchased by Gas Stop, a regional chain that operates 21 stores across the state. The new owners, brothers Paul and Henry Patel, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Emery County Business Chamber to mark the transition, promising to preserve the BK's brand and heritage while also introducing new features like a rewards app and expanded food offerings.
Why it matters
The sale of BK's Stop-N-Shop represents a changing of the guard for a longstanding local business that has been a fixture in the Emery County community for over five decades. The new ownership by a regional chain raises questions about whether the store will be able to maintain its community-focused identity and traditions under new management.
The details
At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Henry Patel outlined some of the changes the new owners plan to implement, including a new rewards app that will offer 10 cents off per gallon of gas, as well as additions to the food menu like a new salad bar and appetizers. However, the Patels also emphasized their goal to preserve the BK's name and heritage, stating "We want to keep whatever was good and continue with that, and want to be a community support." BK's manager Clerece Chidester echoed this sentiment, saying "We just want BK's to continue being what it's been, and that's the goal."
- BK's Stop-N-Shop has been family-owned for over 50 years.
- The ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the new ownership took place on March 18, 2026.
The players
Gas Stop
A regional chain that owns and operates 21 convenience stores across the state of Utah.
Paul Patel
Co-founder of Gas Stop, the new owner of BK's Stop-N-Shop.
Henry Patel
Co-founder of Gas Stop, the new owner of BK's Stop-N-Shop.
Clerece Chidester
Manager of BK's Stop-N-Shop.
Kent Wilson
Previous owner of BK's Stop-N-Shop for over 50 years.
What they’re saying
“We are bringing some new stuff that's exciting, kind of like a new menu here and a new app. It's called the Gas Stop app that will reward you for every purchase that you make here. It also saves $0.10 per gallon at the pump.”
— Henry Patel, Co-founder, Gas Stop
“We want to keep whatever was good and continue with that, and want to be a community support.”
— Henry Patel, Co-founder, Gas Stop
“BK's has been around for a little over 50 years now, I think this is 51 years, and we've always been a big part of the community. We just want BK's to continue being what it's been, and that's the goal.”
— Clerece Chidester, Manager, BK's Stop-N-Shop
What’s next
The new owners plan to introduce a rewards app and expand the food menu at BK's Stop-N-Shop in the coming months.
The takeaway
The sale of the long-standing BK's Stop-N-Shop to a regional chain raises questions about whether the new owners will be able to maintain the store's community-focused identity and traditions that have made it a local institution for over 50 years.
