211 Ontonagon St, Ontonagon MI 49953
“Best mechanic in town. David is a Certified Master Mechanic that knows what he's doing, so he does great work at a reasonable and fair price. Anytime I have something that I can't (or don't want to) tackle on my own, I give them a call.”
1003 State Highway M64, Ontonagon MI 49953
“The M 64 Truck Stop saved our trip! On our last day exploring the Porcupine Mountain State Park, we pulled off along Lake Superior for lunch. When we started up again, we noted our tire light was on and our left front tire was very low! We decided to risk the drive to Ontonagon (closest town) for help (while calling our roadside assistance and being on hold for 20 minutes). This was the first place we found and pulled in. They were having their own problems as the pumps were not working (not a lot of options for gas up that way). While the repair shop had just closed, the owner was still at the gas station and re-opened the shop for us. He pulled a 1 inch rock (that looked like a small spike - I saved it as keepsake!) out of our tire and patched it up - all for only $10 (we also make a generous contribution to his beverage fund). We hung around the area a bit more - explored the town, saw the lighthouse and museum to make sure the plug held before heading back through the Park and the 400+ miles home the next day!”
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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