“Clean, well stocked bathrooms (both the women's and men's) and a decent price for gas. We stopped here twice on our trip (to and from our destination). We'll be back the next time we're in town.”
“We stopped at Maverik for a bathroom break during our tour. I had a hot dog, which was pretty good. They also had a great selection of snacks and drinks, and the prices were reasonable. A convenient place to take a break!”
“Great Chevron gas station! It’s spacious and very clean, including the restrooms. There’s also a good selection of snacks, and you can grab a coffee while you’re here. Very convenient and well-maintained.”
“In Washington City, First Stop is the place, Where locals show their loyal grace.It's clean and well-lit, Lovely cashiers to admit. We all break the word of wisdom, at a reasonable pace. (1.00refills)But we implore you, dear community friend,First Stop, Your store is great, but there's something we need to swap.Please bring back the days of 7-Eleven,With Slurpees and snacks that felt like heaven.Your store is always super clean, And the staff deserves a raise, it's no mean feat, it seems.But we long for the memories of the past, And the happiness it brought, forever to last.Please consider our heartfelt request, And let 7-Eleven's legacy come back and be blessed.Your loyal customers will surely rejoice,And return with a much louder voice.Bye bye to the dino we beg and plead, please refill our childhood dreams with speed.Thank you for listening to what many do plea, And for making our shopping nostalgic ...maybe?Justin BaileyWashington Utah”
“While on a road trip, we stopped at this gas station to fill our truck. When I walked in the store I noticed how clean and organized everything looked. As I was picking out my snacks, I heard the two employees talking to the customers. They were kind and friendly. I was very impressed with the way they engaged their customers in conversation. Shawn and Maddie went above and beyond to make people feel welcome. I wish all gas station employees were like this, our stops would be more pleasant. September 2022”
“(Translated by Google) It's good to keep it clean. The lubricator is well maintained and the gas price is reasonable. The bathroom is also kept clean.(Original)Es bueno que se mantenga limpio. El lubricador está bien mantenido y el precio de la gasolina es razonable. El baño también se mantiene limpio.”
“Will be loyal to this gas station as long as these owners are around. For years they have been so kind and generous. My day is always better for interacting with them.”
“Stopped in on the way to Sand Hollow. Not too busy when I visited which was really nice. I was able to get some gas, snacks and a few fountain drinks and went on my way quickly. The gas price was pretty awesome compare to other places, really happy about that. It was such a great little corner store with friendly staff. It's definitely very convenient and helpful for people who are on the road.”
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.
Food service giant Sodexo plans to open nearly 100 "Food Hive" locations on campuses nationwide by 2026. The company has already started the process, aiming to launch about 30 new college convenience stores during the current 2024-25 academic year.
7-Eleven is going big on food and "frictionless shopping." The convenience store giant plans to open 500 new "food-forward" locations across the U.S. from 2025 to 2027. The expansion builds on 7-Eleven's "Evolution" store concept, first launched in Dallas in 2019. These larger-format stores feature in-store restaurants, premium products like craft beer and cigars, and an emphasis on fresh, grab-and-go meals.
Amazon has quietly opened a new type of grocery store in downtown Chicago. Called Amazon Grocery, the 3,800-square-foot store is a testing ground for Amazon's latest experiment in brick-and-mortar retail. The first Amazon Grocery location shares a building with a Whole Foods Market, which Amazon purchased in 2017.