705 S Main St, Plankinton SD 57368
“We were running low on gas and found this gem. Aside from getting fuel, they had their windshield fluid well-stocked with soapy fluid, as to get the bugs off the windshield. One of the only gas stations around to have a nice, long handle on the squeegie and quality, filled soap. Thank you, Sinclair staff! You are top-notch!”
705 S Main St, Plankinton SD 57368
“My husband and I stopped here for breakfast On our trip, we both ate well for $11. And the guy who waited on us was as sweet as candy. And the food was delicious”
I-90, Plankinton SD 57368
“Interstate 90. Exit 310. Plankinton, South Dakota. Great selection of freshly made Grab-n-Go sandwiches, packaged snacks, and cold drinks. Coffee is good, and i highly recommend the prime rib breakfast sandwich. Absolutely delicious. Loaded with tender prime rib, egg, and pepper jack cheese on a tasty croissant. Everything is decently priced, staff is friendly, and restrooms are very clean. Plenty of parking.”
25471 US-281, Plankinton SD 57368
“The cashier Sheryl was fantastic and very nice, despite all the rude people she was dealing with. She deserves a raise.The place was clean and had a lot to offer. Lot was large with lots of space for big rigs. Only issue was another rv’er sitting at the pump for no reason an additional 15min while they messed around inside and cleaning their truck in the lane rather than move on and do it in the large lot.”
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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