10911 TX-150, Shepherd TX 77371
“I miss Mr Tommy owning it (as I'm sure everyone does) but the new owners have done a great job at making it a comfortable environment and giving it that small town at home feeling!”
3101 US-59, Shepherd TX 77371
“Great store great gifts to buy. If a kid is in need of a toy this is a toys R us to go with great pricing! Clean huge restrooms. Plenty of light for night time gas stop. We were in a rush I didn't take pictures but trust me this is a great stop!”
4700 US-59, Shepherd TX 77371
“We stop in when returning to the Houston area from Corrigan and Lufkin family visits. Family has been sick so traveling 3-5 days a week for the last 2+ months. Gas is some of the lowest for Shell stations and the staff has been nice.The rest rooms depend on who was just in the bathroom as in most stations.”
10750 TX-150, Shepherd TX 77371
“Honestly solid quick food, the auntie cooking was sweet, and the burger she made me was really good and didn’t break the bank. Not sure if it was just a fluke but I will definitely be trying it next time I’m near for lunch 😋”
4730 US-59, Shepherd TX 77371
“This store shows a great example of cleanliness, organization, and amazing customer service, in which other stores should take notice! Keep up the amazing work Exon.”
6280 US-59, Shepherd TX 77371
“Churches is what they named fried chicken for. I like the LARGE pieces that make others look like they're serving killdee or sea gull. Jalapeño peppers make it taste really special. Can't wait to go back, and the price will leave enough in your wallet to buy gasoline. Staff is very friendly and service is fast. If you are hungry don't pass up the opportunity for a large meal you won't forget about”
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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