16879 North Entrance Drive, Park Rapids MN 56470
“What a lovely store with the absolute best people. Thank you Linda, Jackson, Tim, and Devin for being so kind to Amy, Dexter, and myself during our visit. The kindness you showed us was so refreshing in todays cold world. We are truly grateful for the hospitality and will always come back to support this place anytime we return to Lake Itasca!”
100 Main Avenue North, Park Rapids MN 56470
“Favorite gas station in park rapids! Ran outta gas and the night worker Ashley helped me push my car to a pump. Appreciate her! Always friendly staff anytime I come in!”
1104 1st St E East, Park Rapids MN 56470
“If you’re in Park Rapids and need a reliable place for fuel, snacks, or quick convenience items, T&M Convenience Shell Gas Station is the place to go! This station is more than just a stop for gas it’s a full-service convenience hub. The pumps are fast, clean, and well-maintained, making fueling up a breeze. They offer all grades of fuel, and the prices are competitive, which is always appreciated. Inside, the store is neat, organized, and fully stocked with everything you might need on the go. From cold drinks and fresh snacks to essential groceries and household items, T&M Convenience has it all. The staff are friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help, making every visit pleasant and easy. Whether you’re grabbing a quick coffee, a snack for the road, or topping off your tank, you’ll find great service and a clean environment. What really sets this location apart is the attention to customer experience, everything from the cleanliness of the pumps to the selection inside shows pride and care. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel confident returning again and again. Stop by T&M Convenience Shell Gas Station in Park Rapids a dependable, friendly, and convenient stop for locals and travelers alike!”
508 1st Street West, Park Rapids MN 56470
“Tigger is the man! So grateful for his assistance, enthusiasm and positive vibes yesterday! Thank you so much! Not to mention Casey's has the most reasonably priced and best tasting pizza and drummies around! We'll definitely be returning! Thanks again Tigger for becoming a part of our adventure!”
1301 1st Street East, Park Rapids MN 56470
“Got into town late on a Sunday and stopped by this BP to see if they had bait. They did not but the two folks who were working took about 5 minutes of their time to search on their phones and make a few calls to see if they could find some bait for me. I was not even a paying customer and yet, their service was excellent. But I'll definitely stop by tomorrow to get an energy drink.”
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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