“The young fellow at the propane fill station hustled out to my truck, unloaded my tanks in the rain, filled them, hustled them back into my truck (thank God, they are HEAVY!), then directed me to pay inside and be sure to ask for a discount. I asked, they delivered; this was the best propane fill of my full time RV'ing existence. Every time we come to or leave Sneads Ferry, Topsail Island and Surf City, we will be stoipping at Blossan Gas & Appliance. Thanks y'all :-D”
“A little crowded but very friendly staff helped us get a propane tank. The first one we got and almost left with was empty. Gotta pay attention to the weight and not the blue tag. But it was a clean and well maintained store. Good impressions.”
“I have no complaints about the store. The staff there is wonderful. I’m just trying to figure out why the young gentleman that works overnights who I believe is new won’t speak to me, acknowledge me and is extremely rude to me. I go in there every morning and I say good morning to whatever staff is working. I’m a very kind hearted and respectful person and I’ve always been respectful when I go in that store. This particular gentleman won’t say hi to me will not even respond to me and his straight up, rude to me. It literally made me cry when I saw him speaking to a male customer and smiling and being nice. And when I got up to him, he wouldn’t say anything to me and was rude to me. I don’t understand. I’ve gone a long time not reporting this because I’m not that type of person but it’s getting on my last nerve. I deserve the same amount of respect that everyone else does. I decided I’m just not going to go in there anymore if I see his truck. If it’s the lady working, that’s really nice to me. I will go, but if his truck is out there, I’m not gonna go to that speedway.”
“BP gas station is a convenient place to stop for fuel, snacks, drinks, and everyday necessities. It provides a reliable option for drivers who need a quick and easy stop while traveling, commuting, or running errands. The station offers a good selection of convenience items, and the ability to quickly fuel up and grab what you need is one of its biggest advantages. The location and accessibility make it a useful stop for customers in the area. The staff is generally friendly and helpful, and many employees work hard to provide a positive experience. The store environment and service help make visits convenient and efficient. The only reason I’m giving BP gas station four stars instead of five is that cleanliness, product availability, and customer service consistency can vary depending on the location. Overall, BP gas station is a solid recommendation. Convenient service, good fuel options, and a helpful atmosphere make it a dependable choice for everyday stops.”
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.
Texas-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.
Sheetz 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.
Love'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.