1021 South Sam Houston Boulevard, Houston MO 65483
“I like Shell stations in general, this one is just as great as any other I've been to. I'm more of a night owl so sometimes the gas station I usually go to (Murphy's) is closed, so I really appreciate that Shell is open 24-7. I trust the quality of their gas and they have a little of everything else I might need or want also - whether it be snacks, drinks, or scratchers.”
1431 South Sam Houston Boulevard, Houston MO 65483
“I have been all over the United States and the staff at this location is the most pleasant and caring weather it's a suggestion of a lottery ticket or the latest sale before posted online they are on it making sure filling up with gas is not a chore”
724 South Sam Houston Boulevard, Houston MO 65483
“Been a customer with them for many years (originally as Tuttle Utilities) and they have always been good at service and competitive on price. Earlier this week they came out the same day (10F temp) because we were below 15%.”
1029 South Street Suite 63, Houston MO 65483
“Love the price of refills.....soda,coffee. Good selection of donuts.pizza. nice employees.gas and WiFi for those who may need it....Did I mention great employees”
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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