830 Co Rd 279, Woodland MS 39776
“This is the closest convenience store and gas station in a 15 mile area. It's older but clean and well taken care of and there's nothing else in the area so its quite popular. I bought the empty lot next to it and will be moving there shortly.”
100 S Jackson St, Houston MS 38851
“On my first night in Houston, I came across a gas station that turned out to be more than just a place to rest—it became a sanctuary of kindness. At Exxon Premium Gas & Go, I met Selina, a woman of compassion and strength who allowed a stranger to sit outside in peace and even welcomed the sharing of words and a sermon within the station’s walls. To Selina, Dorris, the store manager, and all the amazing women working there—thank you. Your kindness and openness showed me that God still places His servants where they’re needed most. As a small token of gratitude, I gifted each of you a handmade necklace—a piece of my journey and a reminder that no matter where the road leads me, you all remain with me in spirit. Houston, you’ve been a blessing, and I pray your people are blessed in return.”
5345 Clarkson Rd, Mathiston MS 39752
“Best food around! Huge cheese sticks & a steak that melts in your mouth, no knife or sauce needed for it either. Everything on menu has been great. Laid back atmosphere & good service.”
630 W Madison St, Houston MS 38851
“I come here multiple times a week either to get a soda or gas. I gotta say they are one of the best places to go you don't get service like this any where else.”
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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