709 1st St W, Independence IA 50644
“Huge shout out to the music station for letting EMS crews use the bathroom while waiting near a scene for a potential shoot out especially when Verizon wouldn't!!!! Thank you guys. Youbare wonderful”
100 5th Avenue Northeast, Independence IA 50644
“Courtney, the cashier, was so upbeat and happy. She made my night so much better than it was already. She was also extremely friendly & helpful. 10/10 the best experience at a skwik star.”
816 1st Street West, Independence IA 50644
“Casey's gas station is more than just a place to fuel up your car; it's a community hub where locals gather for their favorite snacks, drinks, and freshly made pizza. Known for its friendly service and clean facilities, Casey's offers a wide range of convenience items and groceries, making it a one-stop shop for busy individuals. Whether you're grabbing a quick coffee on your way to work or picking up dinner for the family, Casey's provides a welcoming atmosphere and reliable service that keeps customers coming back. West is the Best. Pizza yummy yummy in my tummy.”
1200 5th Avenue Northeast, Independence IA 50644
“Pizza is great, but they're not always ready on time (in-app time estimate can't always measure in-store busyness). That won't stop me from coming back though.”
1906 3rd Avenue Southeast, Independence IA 50644
“As long as Adam and Tracy are making it, it's very lovely, they both love what they do.. And not just because they're friends of mine, but because they genuinely do make the best pizza and food.. and they're both always a joy and go above and beyond..”
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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