6402 US-301, Ellenton FL 34222
“Nice place to stop in for a quick bite to eat or cold drink. Employees were friendly and helpful. I have stopped in here a couple of times and they are always great.”
2413 US-301 N, Ellenton FL 34222
“Had to do a quick stop to wash my hands from changing car tire. Stopped here because the store wasn't to busy. The restroom was very clean. Lady working was Ms Shinaz. Very nice lady great customer service!! But I am greatly appreciated it how she keeps the restroom so clean!”
1526 51st Ave E, Ellenton FL 34222
“April really helped me out when I needed it… excellent customer service. Such a great experience she really went out of her way to get get the things I needed so could continue my trip”
6402 US-301, Ellenton FL 34222
“The lady who is there in the morning so often is very pleasant and friendly. She makes our morning just a bit brighter and happy. Thank you for such good service.”
3518 US-301, Ellenton FL 34222
“I drove off in an emergency and forgot to pump my gas. I realized and would have run out and not made it, had I turned around. By the time I reached my exit on fumes, they had already released my money already, quick. Thank you so much and I won’t do that again but thanks for just knowing and releasing without the call. It was an emergency. Thank you.”
5944 20th Street East, Ellenton FL 34222
“Love coming here, store is clean, selection of items is plenty, has great deals for both breakfast and lunch, the cashier Chrissy is always so energetic and sweet, she’s always a pleasure to speak with, all and all good vibes, will continue to keep coming here :)”
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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