“Tran's Mini Mart nice service good people ?Can't beat it stop by for delicious food no matter the time of day walk in grab a menuGuarantee the food is off tha chain. & QuickGood service....”
“Small gas station with KRISPY KRUNCHY CHICKEN for sale. They had Mystics, Fanta's and sodas in the bottles. It was like stepping into a time machine and reliving my summers in SC visiting my paternal grandmother. You can even sit and dine inside if you don't want to drive and get grease all over your steering wheel.. Prices are very reasonable and quick, fast service.”
“Stopped here to get gas ⛽️Also went to use Restroom very clean Restroom and Store was also cleanThe cashier was very friendlyGreat location on 95 for quick stop”
“This is your all around country corner store, the grill has really good food, authentic tacos, pizza and biscuits in the morning so theres plenty to choose from. The folks running it are super friendly and quick to help, ive always liked this store and prices are cheaper then most other convenient stores.”
“Its a small, very useful convenient store, prices are acceptable, and is close to home, I will be going more often. I first went for a friend, now I will be going for myself. Wonderful little store.”
“If Sam's convenience was any closer to me it be in my backyard go there quite often for my lottery my newspaper gas people that are very friendly even though it's a small store good for gas and and quick Essentials”
“$6.00 truck parking for 1 night great deal ty for the savings Lynn is top notch customer service I purchased a screw driver for .99 cents deal 12 pack root beer and cherry wine soda all for $13.00 great deal great turn around and easy backing to park truck well lite area ? ?”
“Stopped by The Pitstop and had a good experience overall. This is a nice local spot with a laid-back atmosphere and friendly service. The staff were welcoming and the environment felt comfortable and easygoing. It’s the kind of place where locals can stop in, grab a bite, and relax. The food was good and portions were fair for the price. Service was also quick, which is always appreciated when you’re just stopping in. One thing to keep in mind is parking. There isn’t really a traditional parking lot, so parking can be a little limited depending on when you visit. Once you figure out where to park though, it’s worth the stop.”
“We stopped for gas and bathroom breaks on our long road trip and enjoyed much more! As we walked past the soda machine with 10+ options and saw the sign advertising 79 cents for any size soda.. How could I resist that steal of a deal?! Not only was it clean and the cashier was friendly, but my husband also said it was the BEST black coffee he had drank on the entire 7 state road trip. That heartfelt high praise is coming from a strong coffee connoisseur!!”
“Now listen here, folks. I ain’t one to exaggerate, but let me tell ya—this Royal Farms chicken is so good, I nearly had to pull over and collect myself! I took one bite, and I swear I heard angels hummin’ in the background. This ain’t just fried chicken—this is what a fried chicken dreams of bein’ when it grows up to be a full-grown ROOSTER! Now let’s talk about them potato wedges. I picked one up, looked at it, and said, “Now that’s a proper tater.” Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside—just the way the good Lord intended. Dip it in some of that Chesapeake Bay sauce, and WHEW BOY, you got yourself a meal fit for a king! And the coffee?! Now, I was expectin’ that standard gas station brew—you know, the kind that tastes like it’s been sittin’ since the Nixon administration? But nope! This coffee is fresh, hot, and strong enough to put hair on your chest! If you need to wake up and get movin’, this’ll do the trick. Now, the service? Let me tell ya, these folks are quicker than a jackrabbit! You barely get your wallet out before they got your food ready, and they do it all with a smile like they actually enjoy bein’ there! So let me put it plain—if you ain’t stopped by Royal Farms in Wilson, what in the world are you waitin’ for?! Five stars? SHOOT, I’d give it fifty if I could! Best chicken I’ve had in ages, and that’s a fact!”
“Great place to stop for gas and to grab a few snacks and drinks for the road. Staff was dressed in sharp uniforms and were very polite and friendly. This particular location was clean and orderly. Go BP!”
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.
Love'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.
Food service giant Sodexo plans to open nearly 100 "Food Hive" locations on campuses nationwide by 2026. The company has already started the process, aiming to launch about 30 new college convenience stores during the current 2024-25 academic year.
7-Eleven is going big on food and "frictionless shopping." The convenience store giant plans to open 500 new "food-forward" locations across the U.S. from 2025 to 2027. The expansion builds on 7-Eleven's "Evolution" store concept, first launched in Dallas in 2019. These larger-format stores feature in-store restaurants, premium products like craft beer and cigars, and an emphasis on fresh, grab-and-go meals.
Amazon has quietly opened a new type of grocery store in downtown Chicago. Called Amazon Grocery, the 3,800-square-foot store is a testing ground for Amazon's latest experiment in brick-and-mortar retail. The first Amazon Grocery location shares a building with a Whole Foods Market, which Amazon purchased in 2017.