705 East Hathaway Avenue, Bronson FL 32621
“The Citgo in Bronson, Florida is basically a local landmark at this point. That place has been there forever, and it shows—in a good way. It’s not just a gas station, it’s more like a full-blown convenience store that happens to have gas pumps out front. You walk in and it’s surprisingly big. I mean big. Snacks, drinks, hot food, random necessities, stuff you didn’t even know you needed until you saw it on the shelf. You could almost do a small grocery run in there if you had to. It’s one of those spots where locals pop in just to grab things, not even for gas. The vibe is old-school Bronson. It’s got history, character, and that “everyone’s been here at least a thousand times” feel. Staff are usually friendly and used to seeing the same faces roll through, which makes it feel more like a community stop than a chain gas station. Gas is gas, prices are usually reasonable, and parking is easy. Overall, it’s reliable, familiar, and kind of comforting in a small-town way. If you’re passing through Bronson or grew up around there, you already know this place. If you haven’t been, stop in—you’ll see why it’s still standing after all these years.”
135 N Hathaway Ave, Bronson FL 32621
“love the small town dedication of this pit stop. knowin imma twisted tea girl, these folks make sure to keep enough in stock, i rarely go without a variety pack!sure wish the staff could give warnin signals regarding the local regulars tho … maybe there’s an app to avoid the towns thumper ?”
705 East Hathaway Avenue, Bronson FL 32621
“We stop in here all the time. We have always received nice and very friendly service. We can't think of a better place to spend our money. Thank you for the exceptional service. We appreciate it very much!”
399 North Hathaway Avenue, Bronson FL 32621
“I've never had a bad experience with the gas station or the liquor store just bad experience for Hardee's they could do better and treat their customers with dignity instead of disrespecting them for whatever said on the street should stay on the street not in the stores.”
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.
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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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