4765 NY-56, Colton NY 13625
“The subs and fryer food is good, and there's an excellent choice for random novelty buys. I bought a couple of carabiners there, but the randomness is extensive. They range from hammocks to flasks. The food and deli are yummy.”
119 Maple St, Potsdam NY 13676
“Loved that you could get a bite to eat from KFC , get a snack or maybe some alcohol from the convenience store that is connected to it, and then fill your gas tank for your road trip!”
119 Maple St, Potsdam NY 13676
“Mountain Mart is one of four businesses here. My man, Buzzy, is always is on top of my shopping needs. A walk in Beer Cave, cigarettes by the carton, and a friendly chat always makes my day. Kudos to the management and the whole crew!”
124 Market St, Potsdam NY 13676
“I really enjoy their Mocha flavored Iced Coffee and their Apple Fritters and their pizza! So good! The staff is very helpful and friendly! I go there all the time!”
26 Maple St, Potsdam NY 13676
“Quick stop for fuel on a trip to Potsdam. Plenty of pumps and the place is neat and clean. They even have chargers for EV vehicles. The store has some snacks and drinks. Nice little place that is easy to get in and out of.”
154 Elm St, Potsdam NY 13676
“I mostly stop here because it's on my way. Their fuel prices are usually the lowest. Has a Tim Hortons that's part of it. My only complaint is that access to the gas pumps is way too narrow and tight. Also there are a limited number of them.”
1722 NY-72, Potsdam NY 13676
“Love the pasta salad from here. It is a bit expensive at $6.99/per pound but it is amazing.! The downside is it's a summer item, they don't make it all year around.”
26 Maple St, Potsdam NY 13676
“Positioned between Clarkson University and downtown Potsdam, it’s a convenient stop for students and locals. Beyond fuel, it offers a range of quick food options and their popular ice cream. It’s especially useful during the semester since it stays open late on weekends, making it a go-to spot for late-night snacks or drinks. The location and hours make it one of the more practical options in town for variety and convenience.”
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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