RMB, 2012 ON-11 RR#2, Fort Frances ON P9A 3M3
“The Great Bear is an excellent shop operated by fantastic and very helpful folks. Folks here are very helpful and friendly. The shop is well stocked for fishing and for souvenirs. They went out of their way to help me. Can't thank them enough.”
103 ON, 11 B ON-11, Fort Frances ON P9A 3M3
“What can I say? Gas bar in my reservation best thing thats ever happened! Theres Friendly staff, great food/drinks (especially at chester) nice atmosphere, low prices, and overall clean place. They even got marks on the floor for social distancing, and no proof of vaccine needed!”
505 Mcirvine Rd, Fort Frances ON R0G 0G2
“This cardlock is very simple and easy to use. I've used it a few times now in the middle of the night for work with no issue. This is very convenient for my company to be able to fuel at night. Lots of lighting too!”
500 Kings Highway, Fort Frances ON P9A 3P8
“Great service. Often busier than they ought to be due to limited pumps and tiny store... even with these handicaps they still make everyone feel welcome and appreciated...Lastly, they have the best and freshest coffee in town!”
417 Scott Street, Fort Frances ON P9A 1E3
“This is where I will be getting gas mainly due to it being the cheapest(how it's not cheaper on the reserve I dont understand) as back in my town of cornwall the reserve of akwesasne had there ALWAYS about 10 to TWENTY cents cheaper then local stores.”
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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