4490 Lake Avenue, Blasdell NY 14219
“Got my inspection and new tires done here and couldn’t be happier! Doug and his crew gave me the best deal, made the process super easy, and treated me with respect the whole time. The shop has that honest, family feel you don’t see often anymore. They really care about helping people, not taking advantage of them. Highly recommend!”
3932 South Park Avenue, Blasdell NY 14219
“I don’t usually leave reviews for gas stations, but the clerk inside was so friendly I feel compelled! He gave us tips on new national parks to check out and let us use the employee bathroom even though they don’t have public restrooms. Really nice interaction with a very kind guy. Appreciate it! Made our afternoon just that much better.”
3942 South Park Avenue, Blasdell NY 14219
“Was so grateful they let me stay overnight while the snow storm passed! Amazing nice people! I was so scared and this gas station was my refuge! Thanks for the bottom of my heart!”
4479 Lake Avenue, Blasdell NY 14219
“It's a gas station. Newer pumps have those little pump prop thingies so you don't have to hold the pump. Might sound like a first world problem, but when you've gotta fill your tank in the arctic tundra that is Orchard Park/Hamburg/where ever the hell this technically is, you'll be glad this little metal bit exists, so you can keep your hands in your pockets. Avoid frost bite, fill up here.”
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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