104 Washington Avenue, Highwood IL 60040
“Always buy my propane gas here. Unfortunately last time they didn't have any to sell. Returned the other day, under new management/ownership license had been renewed. Now able to sell propane gas. Very helpful, carried the heavy tank to my car. Thank you ?”
1000 Sheridan Rd, Highwood IL 60040
“My boyfriend and I were coming home from Florida and we were so hungry! My boyfriend pulled into Bucky's, you can't miss it, there is a huge sign! The gas station is huge, it reminds me of a Walmart! There are more than enough gas pumps. There are delis, clothing and much more! You will not be disappointed!”
1000 Sheridan Rd, Highwood IL 60040
“All Bucky's are great except Vernon Hills store on RT. 60. Always disappointed this manager refuses to put out dog treats. My two dogs won't let me stop there anymore. They make me go down the road to another station. They are losing a lot of business from me, I go past there at least 3 times per day. Love all Bucky's drink fountains.”
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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