1003 Telephone Circle, Merkel TX 79536
“We have a hunting place in Merkel and always stop here to shop. They have a little bit of everything you need. We recently had a small issue with some bags of chips and the manager, Randy, went above and beyond to make things right.”
8664 I-20, Merkel TX 79536
“honestly goes a long way , I highly recommended. This shop .They troubleshoot my issue and luckily it was found. They work on diesel trucks semi and regular pick ups diesel too.”
1003 Telephone Circle, Merkel TX 79536
“I don't understand how a supermarket like this exists in the middle of the interstate. It's also got some of the lower gas prices on the interstate also. Grabbed some drinks and grapes for the road, perfect!”
1101 North 7th Street, Merkel TX 79536
“I don't know who was cooking today but whoever made the chicken bites today did a amazing job. Literally made my eyes roll back lmaoo. They were so good I had to leave a review. 12:35pm”
9232 North Frontage Road, Merkel TX 79536
“Kevin the night cleck help me out so much probably even saved my life by greeting and listening to a customer... Which is 101 ...then not Only can you see I was tired but I was also having a bad day I was dirty That I was so tired I thatCouldn't even beat the prices on the productAnd then I'll bring me a shower which probably kept me awake and long enough so”
9232 I-20, Merkel TX 79536
“Been here plenty of times. Nice clean store and restroom. Only thing that doesn’t make sense is that it’s considered a”Truck stop-convince store “ but doesn’t have any seating or a shower for the trucker that actually spends a lot more money when they fuel then the average consumer. Allsup’s should have considered this when they tore down the old truck stop & built this building.”
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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