6261 US-29 BUS, Blairs VA 24527
“We would like to thank Foster Fuels for Mr.D.Wester. He did a great job with finding out what was going on with our gas stove and when we purchased a new stove we requested him to install it. He is very thorough and does such a good job with explaining. He was also training a young gentleman and that's wonderful. Because he will be passing along good quality work ethics to keep Foster Fuels in good standards and that's what we all need in our lives. We're so thankful for him. Foster Fuels is Blessed to have him on their team. Thanks so very much Mr. D.Wester and Foster Fuels for having such a great employee. God Bless You, Thomas Family”
5912 US-29, Blairs VA 24527
“Great spot for food and an adult beverage. The pizza was excellent and prepared on a cracker style crust. Thin. We also tried the chicken Philly. Very good. Service was great and mixed drinks were well balanced. Quite the unexpected pleasant surprise.”
9181 U South Highway, Blairs VA 24527
“This is my main stop for gas and restroom break. They have multiple gas pumps in front and in back so it is easy to get gas quickly and they have a variety of gourmet coffees. Plus there is a hot pizza shop inside and other hot food items available. Nicely tiled restrooms that are large are a plus.”
9181 US-29, Blairs VA 24527
“New management has made a significant difference in this establishment. Gas pumps are working, trash cans outside are emptied regularly, the store is stocked and doesn’t smell like pee anymore. Kudos to the new manager!”
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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