14085 IA-98, Douds IA 52551
“I think the prepared food like hamburgers and such are too expensive, but it is s convenience store and that convenience does come at a cost. The food is tasty though.”
301 Fairfield Rd, Libertyville IA 52567
“It's great to have this in a small town. Regular convenience store items, plus a lunch restaurant and pizza/chicken carryout for dinner. Always clean, stocked and friendly. Great place to grab lunch and have a sit with the loclas.”
811 W Elm St, Eldon IA 52554
“I just ordered a large pepperoni pizza. Tom you are awesome! This is a great pizza. The whole process from phoning in my order to enjoying my pizza was most pleasant. Very friendly staff. Thank you”
121 IA-1, Birmingham IA 52535
“Gas station restaurant has great breakfast and lunch. The lady cooking is nice and works fast. Tenderloin was really good! Fries were crispy just the way I like them. For a gas station it’s very good. Clean gas station with booths and stools.”
111 Main St, Keosauqua IA 52565
“Extremely clean and pleasant stop on our way through town. Probably the cleanest bathrooms between Des Moines and St. Louis with ample green space to let the pups stretch their legs too.”
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.
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