17970 North 2700 East Road, Saunemin IL 61769
“We always stop here on our way from hwy 55 to hwy 57 to go to vacation in New Buffalo Michigan. Always clean and friendly service to us. We appreciate the pride these owners take in their business!”
600 West Prairie Street, Odell IL 60460
“Just had a fantastic interaction with a cashier. Smiled at me, just made my day. I didn’t catch his name but he wore a baseball cap and had an eyepatch. Very nice man. Thank you sir!!”
703 N Center St, Forrest IL 61741
“Brandon and his crew really saved the day for me. Equipment was close to running out and he had a guy near by that got us filled up in an hour. This is very quick for getting fuel delivered on such a short notice. Saved me from using cans. Highly recommend, great family owned business.”
215 West Jackson Street, Cullom IL 60929
“My boyfriend and I stopped for a bathroom break otw to a family function in Marion. The ladies were friendly. There’s only 1 bathroom and it’s small but clean. Casey’s needs to get the manager a bigger “office!””
300 E Locust St, Chatsworth IL 60921
“The lady that works the register named Jennifer always has the greatest attitude and is always helpful. Not saying the rest of the staff doesn't but Jennifer's attitude stands out. Keep up the good work”
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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