702 W Lincoln Ave, Charleston IL 61920
“Mach 1 is an awesome gas station. Five stars on cleanliness five stars on friendliness.. The people who worked there treat you like your family. Boys there to help. If I can get him a 20 star rating, I sure would Christian the manager and her team are the best. ❤️❤️”
607 West State Street, Charleston IL 61920
“I built a house in 2018 and checked around for propane service. I purchased the tank from E.I.P. and they have been my only propane provider. Both Brenda and Eric are always very polite and professional in addressing any issues or concerns that I may have. This is the reason I haven't searched for another provider - very pleased, thank you!”
200 W Lincoln Ave, Charleston IL 61920
“Thank you to all the employees at the store Everytime we go there we come into a very clean store and very nice people, Since we moved back to Illinois and have chosen Charleston as our home we are happy to know we have a comfortable and inviting place to go”
1001 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston IL 61920
“New store in 2026. Very clean and organized. Several gas pumps in a decent sized parking lot. Clean restrooms with several stalls. TONS of choices of snacks or cooked food.”
501 Madison Avenue, Charleston IL 61920
“First time ordering online at Hucks and the order I placed was 2 large original crust. I received a call stating that they are currently out of stock of original crust. Told me how to refund the order online. I couldn’t figure it out so I went into the store and was helped by two wonderful ladies or went above and beyond to make sure I got the food I ordered and was taken care of. Given how busy the store was in itself and the kitchen. These two ladies displayed top notch customer service. Very big thank you to Alexis n Yvonne. You two ladies are set the bar high and are awesome merry Christmas to you and thank you again……”
1900 18th Street, Charleston IL 61920
“Angelina and Ricky in the kitchen make the absolute BEST Pizzas and Cheesebread! They work hard to get all orders completed and out in a timely manner and tasting delicious! They always have the best attitudes in and out! They are always willing to get you what you need!”
1510 Hawthorne Drive, Charleston IL 61920
“This is a great place for cheap gas and even cheaper if you have a Walmart+ subscription. It's quick and convenient with no inside shopping and they have a restroom as well if your body needs a pit stop too.”
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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.
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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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