6615 Caratoke Hwy, Grandy NC 27939
“This place is AMAZING! The front room is full of current, full size, step-in games. But then, as you keep walking through the place, you'll find an incredible array of themed pinball machines; the most I've ever seen in one place - from Kiss to Jaws to Star Wars. We stopped in for fun, but stayed for almost two hours and played everything from the themed pinball machines to Donkey Kong and Ms. Pacman. It was a fun, throwback experience!”
6265 Caratoke Highway, Grandy NC 27939
“I usually stop here to play my lottery! They also have discount tobacco products and the staff is super friendly. Stop in at the Hop In and you will be happy you did. This place is under construction right now and the store is still open. They have everything for your next road trip.”
108 Forbes Loop, Grandy NC 27939
“This deli/convenience store/t-shirt shop/gas station was a block away from our hotel so there's that, but the snack selection is epic. The sandwiches (my hard salami with smoked gouda on rye for $3.75, and my husband's [very heavy] Big Dog club sandwich for $6.50) were delish! The drink selection is also comprehensive. This place is right in the heart of the magical KDH mile post 8.5.”
6520 Caratoke Highway, Grandy NC 27939
“Stopped here recently while passing through town. The station was clean, easy to get in and out of, and the pumps worked quickly without any issues. Inside, the staff was friendly and the store was stocked better than I expected for a gas station convenience stop. Prices were fairly reasonable compared to nearby stations as well.”
6615 Caratoke Hwy, Grandy NC 27939
“Unexpected gem. Reasonable RV accessibility (we have a 32’ travel trailer), complete with a small convenience store, Hunt Bros Pizza (& Wings), arcade & laser tag, laundromat and Mexican Restaurant next door.”
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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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