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Founded in 1921 by William Frank Griffin, Frank Griffin Oil Company, Inc. began in Russellville as a bulk wholesaler of fuel and petroleum products. In 1937, the company became a Phillips 66 marketer. FGO started the first “self-service” gas station in Russellville under the guidance of William G. (Bill) Blackwell in 1976. The first PDQ Super Convenience Store was built in 1981.
June of 1991 marked the beginning of Blue Chip Ice, another division of FGO. Blue Chip Ice provides wholesale packaged ice to customers in the River Valley. Darrells' Other Market opened in April of 1996. Darrells' is an independent gasoline and convenience store with all of the philosophies developed and used in the PDQ's. Fat Daddy's opened their doors August of 2007 providing the River Valley with a great dining experience and any catering needs.
There are currently seven PDQ Super Convenience Stores and three Darrells' locations.
