25 AR-149, Heth AR 72346
“Headed for vacation from AR to TN. Stopped here for a clean restroom, a fizzy Coke, & some lunch. The ladies working were sweet & added veggies to our foiled sandwiches. No complaints! :)”
209 Main St, Hughes AR 72348
“Try the Honey Gold chicken wings! Yummmmmm. Expensive gasoline, but it's probably the only gas station for miles around so they can probably charge that. Get the wings, tho. And the cashier is super sweet.”
531 AR-149, Earle AR 72331
“The Exxon gas station in Earle, Arkansas, serves as more than just a place to fill up on gas; it is a welcoming rest stop where travelers can recharge, grab a quick bite to eat, and stock up on supplies for the road ahead. The station's convenient location and bustling ambiance make it a popular choice for both locals and visitors passing through the area. Whether you're a weary traveler in need of a break or a local resident running errands, the Exxon gas station at 531 AR-149 offers a reliable and welcoming stop along your journey.”
408 AR-149, Earle AR 72331
“The truck service is on point, and straight forward...... but dont waste your time going inside the travel center. Broken showers, no hot water, no working laundry both times I stopped. Customer service doesnt exist. And not going talk bout the taco bell or burger king.... pros, shop is on point and plenty of parking. Easy in and out”
408 AR-149, Earle AR 72331
“Stopped in for a short break to stretch my legs. Staff was amazing friendly and quick to help. Restroom were clean and stocked. Plenty of food choices between restaurants and store deli. Will definitely stop in again.”
The Iowa retailer, the third-largest convenience store operator in the country, built its new three-year plan around three priorities: store growth, food and beverage expansion, and kitchen technology upgrades. The company plans to add 120 stores during the current fiscal year. Its previous plan, launched in 2023, delivered more than 500 new stores and earned the company a spot in the S&P 500.
Read the postLove's Travel Stops is starting 2025 with ambitious growth plans, adding 20 new stores and updating 50 current locations across the country. The truck stop company will upgrade its stores through its Strategic Remodel Initiative, which started in 2022. This includes the modernization of its recently acquired turnpike location in Stroud, Oklahoma. By 2035, over half of Love's 655 stores will be either new or updated.
Read the postTexas-born Buc-ee's is changing the way people think about gas stations and convenience stores. This chain is known for its huge stores along highways, some with over 100 fuel pumps. With its funny billboard ads, award-winning clean bathrooms, and branded items Buc-ee’s is hard to miss. The company wants people to actually plan to stop at Buc-ee's during road trips, not just go there as a last resort. And it's working - the chain has a huge fan base, with Facebook groups dedicated to Buc-ee's having hundreds of thousands of members.
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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