Baltimore, MD, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Royal Farms, the nationally acclaimed convenience store and gas station chain known for its World-Famous Chicken, freshly brewed coffee, and made-to-order meals, is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Chester, Virginia on July 27, 2026.
Located at 12000 Moores Lake Road, Chester, VA 23831, this brand-new store will provide 24/7 access to high-quality, fresh food, fuel, and convenience items, continuing Royal Farms’ mission of delighting the communities it calls home. To commemorate this exciting milestone, Royal Farms will host a special, ticketed “Get Ready to ROFO” soft opening event on July 22 and 23, 2026, inviting the community to preview the new store and experience its signature offerings, including a complimentary meal from the soft opening menu and friendly customer service.
Free tickets are available through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/royal-farms-chester-va-soft-opening-tickets-1992935626106?aff=PressRelease
“We’re excited to open our doors in Chester and welcome the community in,” said Jeff Block, District Leader at Royal Farms. “From our World-Famous Chicken to our 24/7 convenience, there’s something here for everyone.”
The new Chester, VA location will feature:
- 16 Fuel Dispensers
- Fresh, Made-to-Order Food: From Royal Farms’ signature World-Famous Chicken and sandwiches to a variety of breakfast options, there’s something for everyone.
- 24/7 Service: Open year-round to meet all convenience and fuel needs.
To make the most of every visit, we invite the Chester community to join the ROFO Rewards loyalty program, where you can save money throughout the year, earn fuel discounts with RoFo Pay, receive rewards for everyday purchases, and redeem other surprise freebie offers!
By registering for ROFO Rewards, you gain access to special member offers and can earn rewards points on purchases. Every time you visit Royal Farms and make a purchase, you will receive 2 points for every dollar you spend with ROFO Rewards, and 1 point for every gallon of gas you purchase. When you upgrade to ROFO Pay (excl. New Jersey Stores) you save 10 cents per gallon. You can keep track of points and offers at www.roforewards.com or by downloading the ROFO Rewards app on your phone.
How to Register as a ROFO Rewards Member
Join by simply texting “ROFO” to 43751. (Standard message and data rates may apply.)
Online at app.royalfarms.com or via the ROFO Rewards app
For Virginians interested in working for Royal Farms, please visit https://www.royalfarms.com/careers/. Royal Farms offers competitive pay, medical and dental insurance, a 401(K)-retirement plan, opportunities for advancement, flexible schedules, vacation time, and our employee store discount.
About Royal Farms
Royal Farms is a renowned operator of fast and friendly neighborhood convenience stores with over 300 locations. Royal Farms opened its first store in Baltimore, MD in 1959. Today, the chain has locations in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Royal Farms has been satisfying customers’ hunger for Real Fresh food served Real Fast. The Royal Farms Kitchen is well known for its Always Fresh, Never Frozen World-Famous Royal Farms Chicken that is lightly hand-breaded and pressure-cooked in Trans Fat Free cooking oil to golden brown perfection. Royal Farms Western Fries are hand-cut from fresh Idaho potatoes, hand-breaded, and cooked right in store. Most locations are open 24 hours, 365 days a year. For more information about Royal Farms, visit: www.royalfarms.com
- Royal Farms to Open New Store in Chester, Virginia on July 27