23329 Frederick Road, Clarksburg MD 20871
“The food was a happy surprise. We had quesadillas and the carne asada. The portions are large, the food fresh and authentic and the chef was very nice. Definitely worth stopping here.”
12101 Snowden Farm Parkway, Clarksburg MD 20871
“It's easy to find by Google map, and it's right next to 7eleven, after getting gas you can stop over to the store to grab some snacks. It has good space and parking lot too to maneuver around.”
1904 Urbana Pike, Clarksburg MD 20871
“I've been coming to Carroll Kitchen and Carroll Fuel & Mart for years, and I honestly can't say enough good things about this place. As an older lady living nearby, it's become much more than just a gas station or convenience store to me. The staff treats me like family. They've helped me put air in my tires when I couldn't do it myself, topped off my windshield washer fluid without charging me a penny, and are always willing to lend a hand with a smile. That kind of kindness and customer service is hard to find these days. The food is another reason I keep coming back. Everything tastes homemade, fresh, and made with care. The portions are generous, the quality is excellent, and the prices are surprisingly affordable. I can feed myself for much less than I would at most fast-food restaurants, and the food tastes far better. I also love buying groceries here. Their organic milk and cage-free eggs are actually a few dollars cheaper than what I pay at Giant, which was a pleasant surprise. If you're looking for authentic Salvadorian food, this is the only place around that consistently delivers. Their pupusas, tacos, and empanadas are absolutely delicious and loaded with flavor. Even better, most items cost under $6 and come with all the fixings, including fresh curtido, salsa, and toppings. In a world where many businesses only care about making a sale, Carroll Kitchen still believes in taking care of people. The staff is friendly, the food is fantastic, the prices are fair, and they genuinely care about their customers. That's why I've been coming here for years and why I'll continue recommending them to everyone I know. Thank you for always making me feel welcome and appreciated.”
23300 Clarksburg Road, Clarksburg MD 20871
“I am writing to recommend the wings, they are good for a quick lunch if you are in the area, I have them every now and then. But today I also want to say the lady there was so nice, she even offered me ranch for me wings, nobody have done that before.”
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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