1707 NJ-31, Clinton NJ 08809
“Some businesses stand out because of the people behind them, and US Fuel and Convenience Store is one of those places. I’ve been stopping here for six years, and Sam, his son Nishant, and Jose, who works the pumps, have always been warm, honest, and genuinely kind. They’re the kind of people who make you feel welcome and leave you glad you stopped in. They’re truly some of the best people I’ve met since moving to the area. Whether you need gas or want to grab something to eat or drink, I highly recommend stopping by. Supporting a small local business is always a good thing, and supporting people as good as these makes it even better.”
1 West Main Street, Clinton NJ 08809
“I got a screw in my tire on highway heading to NY. Three places couldn’t patch my tire until next day. A Clinton NJ NAPA employee told me to go to the Sinclair garage. I was in and out in minutes. Very friendly and decent folks. Seth Kolodny”
1746 NJ-31, Clinton NJ 08809
“Convenient and friendly little 7-Eleven right off I-80, easy in and out. Quick service, a very clean store, and friendly staff. I will definitely be coming back here again to grab some treats and snacks off the road. I wish they were open a little bit later, but it's okay. They have a large selection with plenty of items and food to choose from.”
82 West Main Street, Clinton NJ 08809
“Okay service, guess I'm not used to folks talking to me while they're on speaker phone. I'm learning though. Service was reasonably fast, price about medium, got fuel for lawnmower.”
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.
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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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