259 County Rd, Lubec ME 04652
“The perfect live saver of a spot when you visit Lubec during a more off-season time. Our motel owner thankfully let us know many places hours are incorrect and not updated with almost no options available for later night. Thankfully we were able to swing in here and grab some premade sandwiches and drinks. The bread was a little bit soggy on the sandwiches but expected if they are siting in the fridge for awhile. This place saved us from eating chips and pop tarts we had in our car so can’t complain! The scent of recently cooked pizza was drool inducing and I can imagine they make some surprisingly tasty pizza here!”
93 County Road, Eastport ME 04631
“Colleen, Dennis, and the crew at Bay City garage are always there with a smile and a helping hand. This week I had a surprise leaky tire just before a trip - and of course they fixed it quickly. Back on the road! They even pointed out it’s time to start thinking about new tires as they were getting worn ( something I was aware of but was happy to be reminded). These folks epitomize the spirit of the Eastport community and we are lucky to have them here.”
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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