2617 M-75, Boyne Falls MI 49713
“I Came for Gas, Stayed for Vern Stopped by 3M Gas just looking to fill up the tank, but little did I know I’d also be filling up on wisdom, laughter, and a genuinely great conversation. This place is full-service, which in 2025 feels like finding a unicorn wearing a gas station vest. And the best part? They pump your gas for the same price! No awkward fumbling with the pump or pretending you know what side your gas tank is on (we’ve all been there). But let’s talk about the real MVP here—Vern. This man is a national treasure. What started as a quick fill-up turned into a 20-minute conversation that honestly could’ve lasted all day. Vern’s got stories, advice, charm, and the kind of pleasant energy that makes you want to sit on a porch with him and solve the world’s problems. I’m not saying I’d invite him to Thanksgiving dinner… but I’m not not saying that either. If you're tired of the cold, lonely world of self-serve pumps and want a little human connection with your unleaded, go see Vern at 3M Gas. You might leave with a full tank—and a full heart.”
2568 US-131, Boyne Falls MI 49713
“I received a Mobil gift card for Christmas. Not realizing that Marathon are the gas stations near me… I google for the nearest place to me. Boyne Falls was it. But it to make sure, I made a call. Even though the cashier was unsure.. she told me she would ask her manager if we could call back in 20 minutes. Made our way there anyways. Thankfully could use the card there!!! I just seen I had a missed call from them. Now that is customer service!! To make a return call! Thank you! Much appreciated. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!”
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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