6544 North Old 27, Frederic MI 49733
“Northern Michigan history can easily be envisioned at this time,(sesquecentennial-Era) the grit of early Frederic figures like David Ward, Daniel Mcvean, and John Johnston. The historical connection is so clear when you fill-up your gas tanks at the Beacon & Bridge near Ward Street, right where the old logging days of the MCR and Ward's R.R. shaped the town.”
601 North James Street, Grayling MI 49738
“Really great service here. One of the younger attendants—Mark, I think—went above and beyond helping us find something we needed for our race canoe. He even called his boss to double-check and make sure we got what we needed. Super helpful and much appreciated. Thanks again, Mark!”
10703 Old Highway 27 South, Waters MI 49797
“Nice clean gas station right off the freeway. Easy on, easy off. This station has food items to purchase, and they sell hot food. Has a little bit of everything. Check them out.”
2615 I-75BL, Grayling MI 49738
“Excellent customer service. I was in town for my father's funeral and couldn't find Mt. Hope Lutheran. The young lady behind the counter gave me great directions.”
900 Marlette Road, Waters MI 49797
“Excellent stop. Plenty of parking. Friendly owners. Good place to take your break. Highly recommended. On east side of i75 off exit 270. Mention on my blog later. Show these people some love. Way better truck stop than the regular same oles. They take most fuel cards and payments.”
308 S James St, Grayling MI 49738
“Huge selection of everything you want. Their food is phenomenal and their wait times are small. I had never been to a speedway before and now i wish my town had one.”
503 North James Street, Grayling MI 49738
“I’m currently very pregnant and ready to pop. My current craving is the pebbled ice. I come in almost everyday if not twice in one day. Every time I come in I am met with a smile and just absolutely amazing customer service, from every staff member I have interacted with. Even on the most hectic days and my late night Ice runs I have never had a poor interaction. Keep up the good work everyone. Thank you for your kindness.”
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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