22725 Dockton Rd SW, Vashon WA 98070
“I suddenly heard a loud screeching/squealing sound coming from my truck, luckily Engel’s was nearby and I called in to see if I could take it in. It’s my family’s only vehicle and they said they could take a few minutes to take a look even if they had a tight schedule. They were able to diagnose the issue and luckily it was a quick fix. Thank you to Paul (owner) who was really friendly and kind enough to help me out in a pinch, and to Rowan for getting a stuck rock out of my brake calipers. You guys made my day. Will make sure to come back.”
17803 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon WA 98070
“Good selection of cold beverages. The grocery section has pretty much everything we islanders may need but can't get at the grocery store because a. it's before 8am or b. its after 10:30pm. Also their bathroom is cleaner than moms deli's. Love Chevron!”
19124 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon WA 98070
“Blue collar approved. A basic gas station w/ bare essentials. No glamour or pretentious chain-store facade. This gas station has what you need. Many items to choose from, from basic convenience items, items for your car, to last minute grabs like chapstick or sunscreens. They have hot food items in a heated case, as well as ice cold beverages and microwaveable meals. Tons of snack items, packaged food. This no-nonsense gas station & shop is respectful and informative. The Philly cheese steaks are flavorful and hot! Definitely not seagull. If you're afraid of a little diversity, and scare easily from tradesmen & women, the Chevron is up the road.”
17803 Vashon Highway Southwest, Vashon WA 98070
“The "new" owners have been here almost twenty years.They do a good job and treat me really well. They have conscientious employees and a large wine and cigar selection for a gas station (no mechanic, but air, water and vacuum)/ convenience store. They seem to have developed a cool little shopping center with Snapdragon, the liquor store, and the art gallery/bar and terrace almost European feeling if there was any architecture around.”
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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