103 East Myrtle Street, Baldwin IL 62217
“It's a gas station, they have packaged goods, and their pizza isn't bad. Their rewards program will help get discounts in the store as well. Typically you can get a good deal on monster drinks as a 2 fer deal. Many times you fill up and can run in and grab a snack and drink and you're back out the door in a moment. Never really experienced any delays when getting things.”
RR 3, Sparta IL 62286
“I've Loved the customer service and help we get. They above and beyond to make sure our answers or concerns are immediately taken care of. I'd recommend Midwestern to anyone looking to go propane..”
710 W Broadway St, Sparta IL 62286
“Im sure it was fine, it was 3 days ago and I don't remember going so nothing must've been too bad or good for that matter, but sometimes that's a good thing itself”
1291 Old Baldwin Road, New Athens IL 62264
“Wish gas stations had options like a farmers market with fresh, clean foods. Foods ok. The people are what make this a better choice stop. Man behind the counter always makes cheesy jokes and it makes my day. Friendly atmosphere!”
600 E Lyons St, Marissa IL 62257
“This is my favorite little gas station. I swear by there gas. I get better gas mileage on there gas then other places. Plus they are always got the cheapest gas in town. The stuff is so friendly.”
508 S Jackson St, New Athens IL 62264
“The owner here is amazing and it’s just an overall great place people that work here I know personally and they’re all great people in the gas. Here is probably better than Caseys. Let’s just be honest.”
943 North Main Street, Marissa IL 62257
“It's Casey's, you know, a gas station. For some reason maps thinks it's a gourmet restaurant lol. Food and beverage deals exist, take advantage of the 2fer specials on Monster drinks”
1205 N Market St, Sparta IL 62286
“I was in town for two days, had just drove through early November blizzard from Florida to Virginia then to Detroit before coming to Sparta. I was in unfamiliar territory, everyone that works at this store made me feel comfortable. Gas prices were the fairest in town. My phone was stolen last day in Sparta and every person working went out of their way to help and assist me. This stores emoyees, even at night hours deserve credit”
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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