710 South Pine Street, New London IA 52645
“Let me set the record straight, This is a business. It's like any other place. Get in, get out. We are a small town. Expect, you get what you give, attitudes. We strive to do the best and we nail it, so, if it isn't up to your standards then you definitely belong in the city! Respect and kindness are without question here but, you need to be polite and kind or you will make our 'Borne in a barn list' ? ? Love and respect for ALL, IOWA”
2120 E Washington St, Mt Pleasant IA 52641
“Like the fact they have E15 gasoline and don't market it as Midgrade. It's E15! Too bad the price per gallon is still too high. Especially in Iowa ethanol is supposed to be aot cheaper because of the corn.”
23796 Northern Ave, Yarmouth IA 52660
“Terrific service and prices. They've been behind due to the extra snow in the area, came out on a Sunday just to make sure they were getting to everyone who needed it. Not many businesses out there anymore willing to do that, especially without a premium. On top of that, their people are great to work with. Thank you!”
305 US-34 BUS, Danville IA 52623
“I love this place! It's good for more than just getting gas. There are some pretty good lunch options and the other customers are very welcoming. It has a small town feel along with the same courtesies. I have always been treated with kindness, and respect.”
1702 E Washington St, Mt Pleasant IA 52641
“We just ordered thanksgiving meal for obviously thanksgiving. The food was great! It was warmed up and ready to go. Plenty of food! We got the mashed potatoes, corn, green bean casserole! So delicious! Thank you hy-vee”
907 E Baker St, Mt Pleasant IA 52641
“Thank you Justina Mae for being so friendly, nice and polite today you make stopping here a joy with your positive attitude keep up the good work you make the world a better place.”
1300 N Grand Ave, Mt Pleasant IA 52641
“Very clean. You can't come out of there hungry. Vast selection of food and roadside merchandise. Staff efficient and always friendly. Stop here every time thru the area.”
2105 E Washington St, Mt Pleasant IA 52641
“I stopped here to use the restroom not planning on buying anything but as I was leaving the cashier McKenzie politely told me have a nice day which prompted me to buy some chips so I could leave her a review. Thank you McKenzie for being so polite, friendly, and nice you make the atmosphere very enjoyable. Keep up the good work the world is a better place with people like you in it. Have a great day.”
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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