401 Main Street, Vantage WA 98950
“The people that work here are absolutely fantastic. Very friendly. Tons of cool nic nacs to buy in here as well. Maps included. Plus my favorite thing about this place, everything is priced out to an even dollar amount, meaning you won't have to give or receive pocket change!”
18047 WA-243, Beverly WA 99321
“This is a very nice little country gas station. The fuel was reasonably priced and the shop had an amazing selection of Mexican snacks. You can tell it's the only store in the area. This is definitely a great place to stop and take a break on a road trip.”
218 Royal Anne Dr W, George WA 98824
“I always fuel up my car or truck here when traveling between Tacoma and Moses Lake, they have the best fuel prices. They do need to update this photo as their fuel is much less now. Restroom facilities could be better but they are adequate.”
404 S Frontage Rd NW, George WA 98824
“I ended up having to stop here to sleep in my truck since it was so dark and I couldnt see as I was heading back to idaho. They are open 24/7, clean and no one bothered me while I was there. Seemed like a safe place to visit.”
226 Royal Anne Dr W, George WA 98824
“Nice place to stop and get yourself fueled up whichever way you might need. They didn't have biscuits available so that was a down point. I just really like biscuits. Good selection of other grab and go hot and fried foods. Lots of drinks. Friendly service, I'd stop by again next time I'm on a road trip.”
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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