QT announces $300,000 donation to Aurora Police Department, $100,000 to The Family Tree

AURORA, Colo. (July 1, 2026) — QuikTrip (QT) is expanding its presence in the Denver metro by opening a new location at 14305 E. Alameda Ave. to the public at 7 a.m. Thursday, marking its fourth store in Aurora and 28th in Colorado.

QuikTrip opened its first Colorado location in Firestone in 2022, and the Aurora opening comes as the company continues to grow its presence across the region. QT currently has an additional 14 Denver metro area stores under construction.

The new Aurora location is down the street from City Hall and features QuikTrip’s QT Kitchens concept, which features many made-to-order food options, along with expanded beverage selections and an operating model designed to prioritize speed and consistency across company-owned stores.

“QuikTrip’s approach is fundamentally changing the customer experience for convenience stores in Colorado by combining high-quality food and beverage options with a consistent service model, while also maintaining a strong commitment to the communities where we operate,” said Aisha Jefferson, QuikTrip corporate communications manager. “We appreciate the business-friendly climate in Aurora with forward-thinking leaders and a Chamber of Commerce encouraging investment across their city.”

As part of its long-term commitment to the Aurora community, QuikTrip announced a $300,000 donation to the Aurora Police Department and a $100,000 grant to The Family Tree, a local nonprofit that focuses on preventing and addressing child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness.

Since its founding in 1958, the company has donated 5% of annual net profits to charitable organizations, with a focus on supporting public safety and at-risk youth. In addition to the Aurora Police Department and The Family Tree donations, QT also supports partners like Aurora Mental Health and Recovery (AMHR), Mile High United Way, PorchLight Family Justice Center and Third Way Center. 

 

Interested organizations can learn more about QT’s charitable initiatives and apply for grants by visiting QuikTrip.com/community.

 

Each new QT creates approximately two dozen new jobs, and all interested applicants should apply online at www.quiktrip.com/store-jobs/.

Beyond the store experience, QT is known for its strong culture of employee care, offering competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, medical coverage and outstanding retirement benefits. The company continues to receive national recognition as a top place to work.

QuikTrip employs more than 34,000 people and has more than 1,200 stores across 22 states.

About QuikTrip
QuikTrip Corporation is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Since its founding in 1958, QT has steadily grown into one of the largest privately held companies in the United States with a reputation for high-quality products, friendly service, and giving back to the communities it serves. Learn more at www.quiktrip.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Aisha Jefferson
media@quiktrip.com