“Wow they have so much more of a wine selection here since they redid the place the new owners are super personable and helpful the young man was able to suggest a nice wine for me and my wife’s anniversary”
“Robo Review: GATE Convenience Store – Jacksonville, FL ?⛽ Let me tell you something about GATE — these Florida-exclusive fuel stops are like a hidden gem for road warriors. You don’t see them outside the state, but once you do, you realize why Floridians swear by them. I’ve been all over this country — from the icy highways of Montana to the dusty backroads of Texas — and you just don’t find this combo anywhere else: spotless bathrooms, friendly staff, and a food lineup that rivals a mini food court. Stopped at this Jacksonville GATE for a quick fuel-up and restroom break, and man, it was impressive from the jump. The exterior? Clean and well-lit. The inside? Organized, bright, and packed with fresh food options. Even though I didn’t grab a bite this time, the selection was massive — hot food, sandwiches, drinks, snacks, you name it. The staff deserves a shout-out too. Super friendly, attentive, and on top of everything. You can tell they actually take pride in keeping their store running right. Bottom line: GATE sets the standard for what a convenience store and fuel stop should be. If you’re cruising through Florida and spot one — pull in. Top-tier cleanliness, customer service, and convenience across the board. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 — Florida’s hidden fuel stop champion. #RoboReview #RoboAce #RoboAcesCom #JacksonvilleFL #FloridaStops #RoadWarrior #TravelLife #GasStationGoals #Olszewski #Robo #LilRobo #RoboAndLilRobo”
“Actually stop here frequently for gas and lottery tickets. Very convenient location. The only issue is space is tight around the pumps and parking spaces. There is a pizza place next to the convenience store so it can get busy. You have to be careful not to back into autos getting gas when leaving parking area.”
“The owner and elderly woman who has been here a long time are great. Absolutely and they keep the bathrooms clean and don't let things get damaged by the homeless in the area like most stores around here. Fair pricing on everything and I have won small wins everytime I have bought a ticket for lottery here”
“This place is comfortable for everyone, there is no place for racism like the comment below. If you don’t agree, don’t go there and shut your mouth. This place has what you need in a little town setting. The man is kind and there every day, hard working like all of us.”
“The guy at the counter Eivan is a good guy. He's a little stubborn but really a good guy and will help as much as he can. Don't tell anyone he's really a softy when it comes down to it. But I've been going to his store since before he owned it and although he isn't George, he did great filling those shoes. Love this store.”
“I've been to many Walgreens locations, but this one seems to have the friendliest employees. Had to bring my children in for vaccines. They were very efficient and good with the kids.”
“The gas station employees are great Americans. They have good manners and treat you respectfully. The gas station is clean. I usually feel super uncomfortable going into gas stations but this one is nice!”
“Hanna Park is so beautiful and the camp aide of the park is perfect for family gathering . The beachfront is perfect for the small kids to play and enjoy the water!”
“I just want to again thank BENITA at the Mayport Road location for her kindness and excellent help yesterday in the passport photo department. She helped us with some tricky document printing and copies, facilitated everything and made it all look easy. She got us on our way in record time! THANK YOU Benita, you rock!!”
“This area can be a bit sketchy at times and I can only imagine the characters the staff here encounters on a daily basis, but I will say that, no matter what, the staff is always friendly and cheerful. Most of them seem to really enjoy their jobs. This is a great place to stop in to get a quick snack and the fountain soda prices are unbeatable.”
“I go to this store often as it's close to my house. All of the staff is friendly and professional. They keep the place clean and it's always fully stocked full of whatever you need. The manager Steve is a super nice guy!!!! The asst manager Chris is as well. :-)”
“Impressively clean and excellent customer service from Rhonda! You set the bar high with your amazing work ethic and personality! One of the best Convenient stores at beach in quality if service and cleanliness!”
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.