319 S Chestnut St, Callao MO 63534
“The sole pump looks from afar like it was decommissioned 20 years ago. However, it is still active and a sign says “24 hrs pay at pump”. We stopped by at 1 pm, used the restroom at the diner, which closes at 2. Bought a coke. Friendly folks inside.”
111 S Atterberry St, Atlanta MO 63530
“I am very particular about my vehicles and would highly recommend this establishment. High quality tire balancing and super friendly staff with affordable pricing. Don’t let the small town shop appearance fool you, this place is world class. Highly recommend!”
28841 Sunset Dr, Macon MO 63552
“RECOMMENDED!A small gas station associated with a local Pringers grocery store (which is the best place in the area for meats - a few miles away).This place has friendly helpful staff and boasts a significantly above average liquor selection that includes some top-end stuff.Wine variety is not as refined or extensive but has some passably drinkable stuff..Beer selection is average.Also has a small selection of fishing supplies - including live bait - as it is strategically located close to three area lakes (Macon Lake [small], Long Branch Lake [large], and Thomas Hill Lake [large])”
954 N Macon St, Bevier MO 63532
“While I'm not too gung-ho on America, especially in this part of the country, with its MAGA & gun nut billboards lining the highway, I'm generally pretty fond of Americana, & Sinclair has it in droves with its dinosaur mascot & signage, at least at the locations where it still exists.The Sinclair logo is such an iconic part of American history, Route 66, & travel that a version made it into the popular Cars movies from Pixar.Oh & they sell gas, too! Stop by & fuel up with fun!”
1402 State Hwy O, Bevier MO 63532
“The shop here is amazing. Changed air bag quickly. Went above and beyond to even look up recalls on truck and had them fixed in a timely manner. Friendly staff that seem to care about drivers and their time.”
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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