10446 Roanoke Road, Elliston VA 24087
“Greatest store ever!! My family has been coming here for over a decade, and it only gets better and better. The staff and owners are the best in the world. Stop in and say hi!”
5151 North Fork Road, Elliston VA 24087
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you’re rolling down I-81 South and looking for a solid place to stop, do yourself a favor — put the brakes on and hit Exit 136. This has become one of my regular go-to spots on this route. From the moment I pull in, everything just feels right. Easy access off the highway, plenty of room to maneuver, and a layout that actually makes sense for drivers. That alone goes a long way when you’ve been on the road for hours. But what really stands out is how clean and well-kept everything is. The bathrooms are spotless, the grounds are maintained, and you can tell the staff takes pride in keeping the place up. A huge shoutout to Angela for keeping the showers clean, organized, and flowing smoothly. That kind of hard work does not go unnoticed, especially by drivers who spend long hours on the road and appreciate a clean, comfortable stop. Employees like her make all the difference, and that’s why I’m a regular. It’s the kind of stop that makes your trip smoother — whether you’re grabbing a quick break, fueling up, or just stretching your legs. Places like this are why I stick to certain stops when I’m running routes, and this one has earned a permanent spot on my list. If you’re on I-81 South, Exit 136 is the move — no question about it.”
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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