10656 NC-105, Banner Elk NC 28604
“The cashier was nice to me this morning even after I gave him a hard time about my card not working at the pump, and then I realized it was my own dumb fault because my card was expired. I'm so sorry. I feel bad for being rude and you did not deserve that.”
379 Shawneehaw Avenue South, Banner Elk NC 28604
“I've gone to this gas station many times throughout the years! All the employees are so kind, sweet, friendly and professional. I see Alex the most and he has not only become a friend but such a joy not only knowing he's working but how he treats all the customers the same. He's a true asset to your team.”
2015 Tynecastle Hwy Ste.B, Banner Elk NC 28604
“I knew the founder of Scotchman when he was alive. I have always enjoyed his stores.I appreciate what he did for my family over two decades and will always buy gas from them when I can.”
379 Shawneehaw Avenue South, Banner Elk NC 28604
“The Kangaroo in Banner Elk, NC is a top notch Gas station, we always stop here while touring the Blue Ridge Parkway. The service is amazing, it will be extra special if your clerk is Mr. Ramsey. Also don't forget to ask about the possum stew or the pickled hog head they steam all at their store. This gas station has made it on several TV shows from History Channel, Travel Channel, major news outlets like CNN and Fox News, Food Network, not to mention many more. Plus you just might met someone famous seeing that Banner Elk is know as the Hollywood of the Carolinas! If your within 100 miles of the location it is a must to go see for yourself”
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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