3505 Washington Boulevard, Lansdowne MD 21227
“I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the incredible and the best experience I have had in a very long time today with the General Manager Luis at the Royal Farms, and I cannot speak highly enough of him!!!Beyond providing the professional, efficient service you expect from a store manager, Luis went above and beyond by treating me with a level of kindness and human decency that is truly rare to find these days. In a world where people often forget that a small act of kindness can make someone’s entire day, Luis reminded me how much that matters. He showed genuine care without asking for anything in return, and his character is a credit to your company. People like Luis are the reason customers return to a business. I wanted to make sure his leadership and his heart were recognized. Thank you, Luis!!!”
4381-4397 Hollins Ferry Road, Lansdowne MD 21227
4384 Hollins Ferry Road, Lansdowne MD 21227
“This is one of the friendliest and cleanest Royal Farms locations I’ve been to. Last year it was a mess, so I stopped coming here and started going to another location. I reluctantly came back last month. and it has improved so much. I think a lot of that is because of the manager, Brittany. I see her there often, and she seems to work really hard. It’s clear she’s made a big difference. Corporate should really consider giving these people, especially the new manager, a raise. They truly work hard and deserve to see that reflected in their pay.”
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