“Always lowest gas prices on the ridge, great selection of drinks, hot coffee and really good pizza! Hard to find pizza these days that's actually cooked but fastrip makes a great chicken bacon ranch pizza. Staff is always friendly and nice no matter the time of day and it's usually pretty clean and organized.”
“Visited Paradise Skyway store this morning. Cashier Jose did excellant customer service,when he came to tell me an area was cleared so I could look at an item.He was also very friendly and talkative!! Great job today,Jose!!”
“I’ve been to ARC Gas several times now, and every visit has been a positive experience. The location is convenient and easy to get in and out of, which is always a plus when you’re just trying to make a quick stop. The gas pumps are well-maintained and easy to use, and I’ve never had any issues with them being out of service or slow. Inside the station, everything is clean, organized, and well-stocked. It’s easy to find snacks, drinks, or anything else you might need while you’re there. The store has a welcoming feel, and it’s clear that the staff takes pride in keeping the place neat and running smoothly. The employees have always been friendly and polite during my visits, making the overall experience even better. Prices are reasonable compared to other stations in the area, and I appreciate how straightforward and hassle-free the entire stop is. Whether I’m just grabbing gas or heading inside for a quick purchase, ARC Gas has been reliable every time. It’s a dependable gas station that I’ll continue to stop at and would recommend to others looking for a clean, convenient, and well-run place to fuel up.”
“The staff are friendly and extremely honest. One day I overpaid and when I went back a few days later, the clerk stopped me and pulled the tapes money (in an envelope) to give me back the money I overpaid. I recommend this Uni-Val 76 station for their service and going out-of-their way to be completely honest.”
“I had a great experience on a Tuesday evening thanks to Adrian, the shift leader. I arrived around 8:20 p.m. looking for a specific USB adapter to set up my computer. Even though it was late and I was tired, Adrian didn’t give up when he couldn’t find it right away. He kept searching until he found it, and I really appreciated that personal effort. Thanks to his help, I didn’t have to leave empty-handed!”
“Man these people are working their tails off! Get them some help Walgreens! They are the only pharmacy in Paradise. The drive through is for ever so most of the time we go inside.”
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.
Love'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.
Food service giant Sodexo plans to open nearly 100 "Food Hive" locations on campuses nationwide by 2026. The company has already started the process, aiming to launch about 30 new college convenience stores during the current 2024-25 academic year.
7-Eleven is going big on food and "frictionless shopping." The convenience store giant plans to open 500 new "food-forward" locations across the U.S. from 2025 to 2027. The expansion builds on 7-Eleven's "Evolution" store concept, first launched in Dallas in 2019. These larger-format stores feature in-store restaurants, premium products like craft beer and cigars, and an emphasis on fresh, grab-and-go meals.
Amazon has quietly opened a new type of grocery store in downtown Chicago. Called Amazon Grocery, the 3,800-square-foot store is a testing ground for Amazon's latest experiment in brick-and-mortar retail. The first Amazon Grocery location shares a building with a Whole Foods Market, which Amazon purchased in 2017.