About Us
Established in 1991
In 1991, Tiger Fuel Company purchased a Gulf Service gas station in Charlottesville, Va., known as Bellair Market. Store manager and self-taught chef, Patt Pitts created The Market to be a place where the community could gather for fresh food, cold beverages and provisions. The foundation of our business has always been to work as a team to passionately serve our guests.
Today
Since then, we have reimagined the taste of convenience; promising fast, friendly and exceptional service at 9 Market locations in Central Virginia. We offer award-winning made-to-order sandwiches, freshly brewed coffee and southern-style homemade cuisine that is guaranteed to satisfy our guests. Considered a staple Charlottesville eatery, our fare is the perfect choice for a meal on-the-go or a catered event and includes distinctive ingredients – fresh Boar’s Head meats, premium cheeses, soft and flavorful breads as well as locally produced craft beer and wine from Virginia’s Blue Ridge.
Today, we are proud to operate 9 convenience stores, 10 car washes and employ more than 270 members of the Tiger Family.
Charitable Giving
As a family-owned and operated business in Central Virginia, we are deeply rooted in the local community. Whether it’s giving our time, tangible goods or money, we are proud to support several charities locally, nationally and globally. Below are just a few organizations that we are proud to work with.
Doing Our Part
We work closely with Charlottesville Climate Collaborative to save energy, adopt waste reduction strategies and innovate sustainability.
Going Solar
In partnership with Altenergy Inc., we’re committed to generating clean, renewable energy. Solar panels power up to half of our electrical needs at two of our convenience store locations, The Market at Preston and The Market at Ruckersville.
Reforestation at the Pump
Our guests can reverse their cars’ environmental impact at the gas pump. Customers can donate to GreenTrees, the leading reforestation carbon program in North America, in exchange for a free coffee. With every turn of the wheel, Market customers can be part of the solution to regenerate forests in North America.
