“From the moment I entered I was greeted by the most gracious Manager Stephanie that was just running everywhere to take care of all of the staff, and customers!!this is something that she needs to be commended for and show an appreciation for. Great job and keep it up!!#609 customer!!”
“Probably my favorite thing about RaceTrac gas stations is that you tap your card and THEN the screen asks you for your phone # for your rewards. This is by far the most efficient way of getting gas and getting rewards, no need for yet another damn app on our phones. Also the stations tend to be clean, restrooms as well and the store has everything you may need. I wish all gas stations were like this.”
“Anaya the cashier gave me free cup of coffee. I didn’t expect, and I felt honored. This is the best cup of coffee in town. Store is very clean and the people who work here are friendly.”
“During a recent visit to this location, one of the employees there recognizes me by now and pretty much knows what I buy when I come through, and when I wasn't getting a fountain beverage as usual he seemed somewhat shocked. I told him about my affinity for Coca-Cola from a fountain or in glass or aluminum chilled to a preferred temperature range of 36 to 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, I informed him of why I wasn't including a beverage this time, "Because, carbonated beverages are coming out flat, or not carbonated with no bubbles." He responds, "[It's been serviced recently]," though not verbatim this is what was meant. And well, the Coke that came from the fountain was as close to perfect as ideal is. This would be five stars for this location. But, sadly there is a but. It's irritating going to a retail franchise's location to discover that said location isn't engaged in any potential current promotions, or not accepting valid coupons, anything else, or in this specific instance with an employee named Sai some weeks ago, not paying out for winning lottery tickets. Both times I purchased from here I won. And when entering the store again was told by Sai, "I'm not paying you now." I could've asked why knowing the amount could have been paid at the time during both incidents, but I didn't and cashed them in elsewhere.”
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.
Texas-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.
Sheetz 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.
Love'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.