Abshire’s Neighborhood Store co-owner Ryan Abshire stands in his new trailside convenience store Tuesday.
Photos by Dustin Bartholomew
Bicyclists, joggers, and other trail users will soon have a new place to grab a bite to eat or pick up a few groceries with the opening of a new trailside convenience store this week.
Abshire’s Neighborhood Store is set to open Wednesday at 546 W. Center St. next to Bike City on Frisco Trail in Fayetteville.
Abshire’s is owned by business partners (and current Roger’s Rec bartenders) Ryan Abshire and Michael Brown, and will carry snacks, drinks, frozen foods, toiletries, and grocery items.
“It’s a small space, but we want to try and carry as much as we can,” said Abshire. “We’re going to ask people what they want us to sell, and whatever people need, we’ll try and get it.”
Abshire said he’s seeking a license to sell tobacco products which he hopes to have in about four weeks. He also plans to offer a bicycle delivery service, with minimal fees based on a percentage of the purchase price.
“If it’s late, and you need some toilet paper or something, we want to be able to provide that convenience,” he said.
Store hours will be open from 9 a.m. until 3 a.m. seven days per week.
“We’ll be open every day,” Abshire said. “Even Christmas.”
Abshire’s Neighborhood Store will open officially Wednesday, April 24 at 9 a.m., and a grand opening is scheduled from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 29 featuring free hot dogs and live music from Spencer Hastings.
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Nifty, I don’t buy much from convenience stores but this will be convenient when I do.
i love this. thanks dudes.
Powdered donuts go well with a weekend bike ride.
After all these years it’s nice to see someone realize and take advantage of the trail. No, a sun drenched food trailer on a slab of concrete at North Street doesn’t count. What business genius thought bikers and walkers would hang out on a barren slab of concrete in 100 degree weather?
Phat Tire, how about putting in a trail side bike stand for your customers? Oh, and a popcorn machine.
I might be mistaken, but isn’t Phat Tire’s back door on a trail?
That is correct. But their stand is taken up by their bikes and access to that back door isn’t ideal. BUT! they are planning to improve their space with a patio. At least that’s what I understood to be the plan when I spoke with them. Let’s hope they do it right with shade, tables, chairs, and a popcorn machine.
here’s a free business tip: DO WHATEVER YOU CAN to secure that tobacco licence and then UNDERCUT Roger’s Rec cig prices by as much as you can. even if you can get your cig prices lower than $.25 less than the Rec, you’ll be slammed with business (word will get out quickly) and those patrons are likely to keep coming back and buy additional items. Obviously make sure you have the ability to swipe credit cards.
Great news! That part of the world keeps getting better and better! Don’t forget to stock the Corn Nuts.
Very cool. Please carry some healthful snacks! On those days when I drag the bike out to get some exercise, I’m not stopping for soda and candy.
Good luck!
Freaking Sweet!
I’m on this trail about 4 times a week and this will be a very welcome addition.
A little bit of fayetteville music history. This is the same spot that Grandpa’s Goodtime Fandango had as a rehearsal spot for five years from 1999 to 2004. G. Love and Grandpa’s once jammed till the wee hours right where that Slim Jim container is located.
i was there, but i don’t remember much of it…
awesome. great idea
Excellent! The trail system not only provides a good way to get around town, it stimulates the economy and presents opportunities to local entrepreneurs. Good going, Abshire’s!
Thanks for the positive feedback!
Looks like a great idea. Hopefully the locals will support it. I am hoping it has fresh coffee and maybe even some deli sandwiches.
Long time needed. Best of luck!
Ryan and Mike! Yay! Proud of you two!!
I second the call for some healthy snacks. Fresh brewed iced tea (not the sugary bottled kind), bananas, nuts, not too sugary trail mixes, etc. would be great. Bonus points if you carried some locally-made items like fresh baked muffins. Glad to see this going in.
PROUD OF YA MAN. WILL STOP BY N C U THIZ WKND! GOOD LUKK!