5615 US-301, Hawthorne FL 32640
“My first experience with Love’s Travel Stop. Amazing. I can’t say enough positive things about my first experience. Even had a good Samaritan pay for my shower. I was in line and telling the cashier. This was my first visit and I wasn’t sure what to do and the young man Chris behind me. Said here give her my shower credit. That was the beginning of a wonderful experience. I had a nice hot shower. The bathroom was meticulously clean and they provided a towel a washcloth and a rug. Imagine that. I had a great cup of coffee. And let’s not forget all the friendly, helpful staff and a great price on gas. Probably the best in the area . now I’m ready to hit the road.”
5920, 310 Co Rd 21, Hawthorne FL 32640
“Normally I eat hunts brothers pizza out of desperation. Today when I broke down next to this store I thought that was the case. But it wasnt. He asked me if I liked spicy, and then loaded up the pizza with all the garlic, parmesan, oregano, and red pepper flakes. This might be the only hunts brothers pizza in america that actually tastes good.”
1986 FL-20, Hawthorne FL 32640
“Just another Circle K. Does have subway sandwich shop. Plenty of pumps and parking swimming beach. Careful in the lot gets very busy here. Long wait for register if busy. Lots of gas and diesel”
6025 US-301, Hawthorne FL 32640
“Went in to buy one baby teeth gel to 15 mins for the one person working to get it unlocked then had to wait another 10 minutes to check out due to 3 people deep just to check out my one item”
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.
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