7005 North Chestnut Street, Avoca IA 51521
“Big parking, many showers, they have Taco John’s and Wendy’s also hot food options in the store. Coffee was good. Also they have waffle machines where you can make fresh waffles.”
1019 North Chestnut Street, Avoca IA 51521
“The staff here are amazing! I dropped my slice of breakfast pizza walking back to my car and it landed toppings-down… but then they got me another slice at no charge! Absolutely made my morning, thanks so much!”
12 East Street, Shelby IA 51570
“We needed to stop at the Tesla supercharger. Easy access off highway 80. The restrooms are super clean and you can get most anything that you would need inside of the store. Our kiddos enjoyed the that they have a park right next to the chargers. It's not a playground but they do have a porch swing, nice walking trails that! It could really stretch your legs, couple of fake deer for the kids 🙃, a gazebo that you could sit in for snacks and picnic tables/benches. Great spot to get the wiggles out.”
12 East St, Shelby IA 51570
“My new favorite spot. I’ll support these smaller independent stops before the cRaaap chains. ?️ Mary was so friendly and helpful. Good customer service goes a long way esp when spending hard-earned ? ?️ Plenty of parking in the gravel lot, clean, not trash or Pizzz bottles everywhere. Love that it’s darker and SO QUIET ? ? Clean store ? clean bathrooms, ?️ clean dining area. ? I Got here later, plenty of grab and go hot and cold food, many options. Kitchen also has cooked to order during open hours, can call ahead. ? unavailable Five ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ? ? LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!”
2101 Antique City Drive, Walnut IA 51577
“I have to say, this was one of the nicest gas stations I’ve ever been to. Let me tell you the reasoning, The staff—and even the owner—were incredibly friendly and welcoming. I was able to find everything I needed, and it genuinely felt like they cared and appreciated my business. This will definitely be my #1 stop for gas and snacks on my way to Omaha!”
10 East Street, Shelby IA 51570
“While traveling home from Des Moines I ran into some issues with my truck and the staff at the shop was amazing at helping me get things figured out And back on the road! The staff that helped was April and she was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful!”
10 East St, Shelby IA 51570
“I had my truck serviced at Love’s Truck Care this branch and the team did a great job. The service was quick, professional, and they explained everything clearly. I appreciate their hard work and good customer service.”
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.
Read the post
