10250 Lemont Road Suite A, Darien IL 60561
“Stopped to get gas on our way home from Chicago. Reasonable gas prices and fairly busy during visit. Filled up and got drinks to go. Another average Speedway. Ladies restroom was nasty, definitely needed attention! Otherwise, not a bad stop..”
7502 South Cass Avenue, Darien IL 60561
“Hard working and kind staff here. When I get their names I will post to compliment them. Edit for names and sorry if I misspell any. Sy, Ryan, LaKenya, Phil, all rock. The hot dogs are delicious and great selection of energy drinks and Arizona tea. Would love to see more of the Asian 711 treats and increasing Chicago craft brew selections to really take it over the top and stand out in a good way!”
402 Plainfield Rd, Darien IL 60561
“Their price for gas is competitive, and much better gas quality than Speedway. I'd rather pay the same or 5 cents more for better quality fuel over Speedway.”
8975 Lemont Rd, Darien IL 60561
“Its close to my carpool spot and really convient as it is one of the few places that doesnt have a carwash and require one in order to get the cheapest local rates”
8975 Lemont Road, Darien IL 60561
“This location is under new management and a lot of changes already happening like new fuel pumps , better cashiers service , competitive fuel pricing and Gast flow diesel pumps for trucks !”
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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