10374 NC-87, Council NC 28434
“Guy that manages is super cool. Will get requested products in the store. All the ladies that work in there are very friendly as well. Only store for 10 miles one way and 20 the other way. Gas is descent price considering its the only station. It was Wilburs for decades, hated to see it change, but the modernization was nice. Many shared laughs, games of checkers, glass bottles of coke and bags of chips throughout my childhood.”
104 Top Tobacco Rd, Lake Waccamaw NC 28450
“Hubs and I stopped here on our way to Texas for a quick bathroom break. The speedy mart has a great selection of snacks and the bathrooms are very clean. The girl at the register was so sweet and I felt very safe and welcome, which is important for a POC woman traveling cross country. Will stop here again on our way back.”
4236 Sam Potts Hwy, Hallsboro NC 28442
“I don’t usually take the time to leave reviews for gas station visits, but Lashanda Gowans absolutely deserves to be recognized. She brings a level of kindness, professionalism, and genuine care that’s rare to find anywhere—let alone behind a register. Whether you’re having a rough day and in a hurry or just stopping to grab a snack, Lashanda has a way of making you feel seen and valued. She greets customers with a warm smile and a respectful attitude every single time. It’s clear she takes pride in her work, and that energy makes a difference. She’s not just doing a job—she’s serving the community with heart. People like Lashanda remind you that good people still exist in everyday places. We need more of her in the world! Thank you, Lashanda, for being a bright spot in so many people’s day. ??”
1128 Green Swamp Rd S, Bolton NC 28423
“Stopped in for snacks and restroom. The restroom was surprising clean. The place is old...but not a bad place at all if you just need a place to stop. Cashier was polite.”
Sam Potts Highway, W Old Highway 74 76 106, Lake Waccamaw NC 28450
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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