“The soft pretzel eating experience engages all the senses, beginning the moment it is spotted: a beautiful, golden-brown loop, glistening with moisture and coarse salt crystals. The sight of the perfect, twisted shape promises comfort and satisfaction. As one gets closer, the intoxicating smell of warm, yeasty, baked dough and rich, melted butter fills the air, a scent so powerful it's used to draw people in from a distance. Holding the pretzel engages the sense of touch: it is warm, soft, and slightly spongy, with a smooth, firm exterior and a delicate coating of salt. Bringing it to the mouth, the first sound is the satisfying, subtle crackle of the salty crust as you take a bite. Finally, the taste confirms everything: a delightful contrast of the crunchy, salty exterior and the soft, chewy interior, a perfect balance of savory flavor that simply melts in the mouth, leaving a warm, comforting feeling that lingers.”
“I absolutely love Aldi, their prices on most of their foods are the cheapest around and I hope they stay that way. I know prices go up especially with all that keeps happening but I hope they stay lower than the others.”
“I live in South Hanover & I frequent the Giant Gas station frequently. The price is usually the lowest in town. Anyway, I just left there and wanted to recognize Charles, the worker there. For the first time ever, at a gas station, I saw him cleaning the pumps, checking the window cleaner & squeegee! WOW! Little things mean alot. Id like to THANK CHARLES for his dedication to his job. HANOVER APPRECIATES YOU!!!”
“It is easily accessible off of Sans Souci with plenty of parking. It has a convenience store and many gas pumps. I previously said the gas had zero ethanol, but they contacted me to correct that it does contain ethanol; it was nice to get such a fast reply from the business. I was looking for 10%”
“Seriously the BEST shop I have ever been to. From their pricing to their customer service, speed of service, keeping their word… and so much more. They helped me not only 1x but TWICE they truly came in clutch. I’ll never take my vehicles anywhere else. Thank you guys so so so much for everything.”
“Cheapest gas and always stocked up. If they don't have it the owner will get it in super quick.I see a bad review from another local gas station owner lol that's bad business.”
“I go there everyday all sorts of hours. Great staff they are all very nice and outgoing great customer service skills. They have a great selection of beer choices. The food is always right out of the fryer or off the grill, the wait is no more than 10 mins at most. Prices are reasonable. They have gas pumps and a laundromat on the other side. 10/10 for this place.”
“Very clean and nice place! Run by a family who cares about their business in a small community. I’ve traveled the country for many years and have seen many discounted places that look and are ran horrible. This place was a pleasant surprise. After moving back home, this will be my go to spot.”
“Best place to visit when you need a quick bite to eat or a nice cold refreshing g drink on a hot day and even a warm drink for the cold ones. Highly recommend stopping in there. The employees are amazing.”
“It is Good and Amazing we were traveling and we needed gas and we put gas in there it was amazing they also have a lot of snacks and drinks God bless you all and your family have a great day or night”
“Good service all around store is clean. Staff is cool and friendly. People should be grateful that there is such thing as good service because that isn’t always the case with other stores.”
“Honestly was having such a bad night, just stopped in for a slushie, and the cashier (I wish I would have gotten his name!) he was so kind to me, really made a horrible day better, so thank you. ?”
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.