In the 1980's, Biltmore Oil diversified further and entered the convenience store market with its Eblen Short Stop Stores. Then in 1989, the Short Stop Stores as well as other dealerships in the Eblen network became branded Citgo dealers. Now there are Eblen Short Stop Stores in key locations in and around Asheville, offering features which make them truly neighborhood-oriented. Offered amenities, which vary from store to store, include in-store delis, laundromats and automated car washes, as well as walk-in beverage coolers and ATM machines.