15149 Carolina Hwy, Olar SC 29843
“This is a tiny town with a glimmer of a time gone by. I like the old downtown buildings, unfortunately I believe they are now all empty but the old store buildings are historically interesting. The few homes along the rail road tracks are historical gems. This little town appears to be dieing, as are most small towns in the U.S. (people go to cities for employment opportunities). Pictures were taken at one location. Olar has done a nice green space with one of the original police cars on display 24hrs./7 days a week. The car is housed in a small, brick building that has 4 walls entirely of glass so the car is easy to \\\"study\\\" at one's leisure. There is a historical marker telling about the family who founded Olar. We stopped for gas at the Tiger Express, gas was priced a little low, there was a good selection of snacks and drinks \\u0026 the employee was very nice.”
20416 Solomon Blatt Ave N, Blackville SC 29817
5261 SC-70, Barnwell SC 29812
“The atmosphere is great, friendly and nice customer service. Everyone gets treated equally and by the way you present yourself. The food is always good breakfast and lunch. Will definitely be going back.”
8423 Savannah Hwy, Norway SC 29113
“Joe and the guys there are awesome. They will help you with anything they can and if they don’t have it they’ll get it for you. Was very grateful for having these guys by our side”
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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