818 Rockbridge Rd, Glasgow VA 24555
“This is a great convenience store in Glasgow, VA. They have a great staff and owner (Big Money John). I love playing the slots in there. I usually lose but sometimes I get lucky.”
2177 E Midland Trail, Buena Vista VA 24416
“Great store and location. Have pretty low prices on beverages and some snacks. Also have a nice variety of slot machines if you like to try your luck. Most of all they have well mannered employees. That's rare these days.”
7247 S Lee Hwy, Natural Bridge VA 24578
“Love this store. They have an amazing tiger sitting right out front and the staff our super sweet. With great prices too. They are also right off the interstate.”
848 E Midland Trail, Lexington VA 24450
“While traveling a long-distance road trip alone along 81, I wasn't sure exactly where would be an ideal stopping point to refuel. Taking an exit on a whim, I found myself visiting this rural Exxon station.With 8 fuel pumps, this small town station has easy access from the interstate. Without much else in the immediate area, I continued on my way.Returning to the drive, I discovered that only just a few exits up ahead are numerous other stations in a more populated area. Unfortunately for me, pricing in this second area was much cheaper by about 20 cents per gallon.While this small Exxon offers just what drivers are needing, the considerable price difference between this location and those just a few miles away is drastic enough to recommend to stop by elsewhere instead. However, I will note that I have only visited here once and can't give any comprehensive price comparisons.”
174 W 29th St, Buena Vista VA 24416
“I love this store. The prices are great. They usually have cheaper gas than everyone else in town and they Def have the BEST prices on cigarettes. Their non smoking tobacco products are cheaper than anyone else's in town. The cashiers are so nice, they are professional, personable and very reasonable. This is the only store with an air pump and they also carry Kerosene. This overall is one of the best convenience stores near my house. THEY TRULY ARE 'THE FRIENDLIEST STORE IN TOWN.'”
608 W 29th St, Buena Vista VA 24416
“Let's face it, we all dispise the price of fuel right now. The good news is that at this convenience store you can get a burger from the Burger King attached, a tasty brew, and pump fuel with a beautiful view of the mountains. If any convenience store can help us suffer in silence it's this place. :-) It won't always be this way folks so let's get through it together and look forward to better fuel days ahead.”
1575 VA-130, Natural Bridge Station VA 24579
“This is my go to hometown store. They have a great staff and owner. The food is always on que for a great price and they open early at 6am and stay open till 10 pm. Great place, the best in Natural Bridge Station,Virginia and surrounding areas by far.”
4448 S Lee Hwy, Natural Bridge VA 24578
“Nice, clean, single bathrooms. I wish there had been a hook to hang my purse, and there wasn’t a baby changing station, but surprisingly nice for a quick stop. They also have a big selection of vapes if that’s your thing.”
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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