3233 South N Salt Road, Monticello FL 32344
“I was road tripping and happened to stop for gas at this station. The workers were so kind, gave us a free sample, and told us a lot of cool information about the gator heads! I could only remember the name of buddy, but he was accompanied by a very nice woman as well. The bathrooms were so clean and well kept. This has station had everything! Ranging from snacks, jewelry, to clothes. They had a great deal of 3 for 10 T-Shirts! Overall I had a great experience, and would go back again if we lived closer! Also here is a business card to get amazing tasting pecans!”
1200 W Washington St, Monticello FL 32344
“We just had a super pleasant stop here! En route to Texas and one of our kiddos had an emergency potty so we pulled off. Bathrooms were clean and Melissa was super sweet to my Texas sized family! Also the Butter Cream Pecans we bought on her recommendation are delish. Thanks Melissa! We now my 5 quiet munching kiddos.”
175 South Jefferson Street, Monticello FL 32345
“Great new shop here in Monticello! Needed as well, I might add¡ for the quality the prices are really quite reasonable, and they are so friendly to boot! Support small business by checking out this gem today y'all, you will be pleasantly surprised!”
9495 Waukeenah Hwy, Monticello FL 32344
“Best people in the world come here. Mr. Walker is a wonderful man who treats you like family. The steaks are wonderful. His prices are very reasonable. I love this place!”
9495 Waukeenah Highway, Monticello FL 32344
“Under new ownership, the gas station is clean, with the bathroom maintained and groceries, beer, and soft drinks available. Store hours are 7 am to 9 pm. Outside pumps accept credit payment and diesel pumps have been fixed.”
2760 Gamble Rd, Monticello FL 32344
“Just wanted to post a public note of thanks to the folks here - they did me a huge favor today with the storm on the horizon. I hope that good karma keeps you all safe and dry!!”
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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