2440 Raphine Road, Raphine VA 24472
“Wow! A blend of higher class truck stop and small convenient store. We are 60yo and had fun playing the Quarter game to make them fall in the dispenser. The clothing is what got me. Very stylish and nice clothes. If we didn't have lining drive I would have bought some. Friendly staff too. Young lady at counter had beautiful smile.”
2489 Raphine Road, Raphine VA 24472
“Fuel city has it all! A great place to have dinner and drinks while listening to live music (at least twice a week) karaoke nights, and the best bartender, Kelsey! Fuel, gas, snacks- great for a night out or for your truck driver needs.”
2489 Raphine Road, Raphine VA 24472
“I went here the other day to celebrate one of my friends and the service was amazing! absolutely loved the food and the service was 10/10! Kylee did an excellent job and was so friendly!”
2468 Raphine Road, Raphine VA 24472
“Amazing Indian food the manager was and chef was so friendly must try momos Chana masala with some fresh roti One of the best authentic Indian food that tasted home made Love everything about it Thank you chef Pablo and manager for the great hospitality we will be coming back and drive 200 miles just to eat your food”
2468 Raphine Rd, Raphine VA 24472
“We stopped in this morning and ate there for the first time since the food section opened. Best BLT I have ever had! My husband got a sausage and egg biscuit and it was also delicious! The price for the 2 items was very fair. We will definitely be eating breakfast here a lot!”
713 Oakland Circle, Raphine VA 24472
“I don't know what I would have done without the angel masquerading as the clerk at this travel center. Donna Jo not only showed me the DEF I needed but she carried the heavy jug AND she poured it into my RV! Having just turned 70 and having a frozen shoulder, I believe she was sent from heaven. Best Pilot experience ever!”
713 Oakland Circle, Raphine VA 24472
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you’re traveling through Virginia, the Pilot Travel Center in Raphine, VA is an absolute must-stop! This location truly sets the standard for what a great truck stop should be. From the moment you pull in, everything is well-organized and easy to navigate—even for big rigs. The bathrooms and showers are extremely clean, which is always a top priority on the road, and you can tell the staff takes pride in keeping everything spotless. The store is fully stocked with plenty of food, drinks, and travel essentials, making it a perfect place to refuel both your truck and yourself. There’s ample parking, a smooth fuel island experience, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes it feel like a true home away from home. Whether you’re a long-haul driver or just passing through, this Pilot absolutely delivers. Pilot did it again—5 stars all the way! ??”
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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