101 South Washington Street, Columbia AL 36319
“I have always had good servíce here. I'm in there everyday and they make sure they keep stuff I regular buy in stock. They all are friendly.just good people. The chicken and pizzas aré good too!”
204 East Church Street, Columbia AL 36319
“Nice little store. I've been a regular for almost 8 years. It's the only pay at the pump station for 15 miles that doesn't make you smell like a chicken fryer after walking out.”
1826 US-84, Ashford AL 36312
“The guy that runs the place is really nice, good prices on cigarettes and gas. They carry everything a convenient store carries. Vapes, cigarettes, beer, sodas, chips... Just the interaction with the guy who runs it is worth the trip. He remembers his customers and what they want when they come in. I didn't give it 5 stars because its on a corner and sometimes a little crowded and difficult to get in the lot. Other than that , I prefer to shop there for gas and other items than Marathons, Shell....etc. Stop in and give it a shot.”
9415 US-84, Ashford AL 36312
“Nice little gas station and convenience store. Kind of a bummer that they charge for for gas using a credit card though. Has clean restroom and a plus that there is more than one stall in the ladies room Good selection. Shelves had inventory too. Didn't try their food this time.”
9415 US-84, Ashford AL 36312
“The gentleman named Micheal at the deli this morning was very kind and very helpful. I asked him several questions and he answered each one with the same sweet tone & was very patient with me even tho i’m indecisive. I hope this gentleman gets the recognition he deserves!”
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Read the postSheetz Inc., the Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain, is making big moves in the Motor City. The company announced plans to open four more locations across metro Detroit, weeks before opening its first Michigan location. The first Michigan Sheetz will open its doors in late summer at 33380 Wick Road in Romulus. More locations are planned for Taylor, Warren, and Macomb Township, each employing around 30 people, mostly full-time.
Read the postLove's Travel Stops is rolling out a new system that turns work into a game for its restaurant employees. Picture this: Three big screens in each restaurant, tracking how fast workers greet customers, take orders, and hand out food. It's not just for show - early results say it's making service 11 seconds faster on average. "These monitors track key performance metrics in real-time, such as greet times, order processing times and the time it takes for food handoff," Love's explains. The system creates a more interactive environment, fostering friendly competition between stores.
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