642 WA-505, Winlock WA 98596
“BEST convenience store ever! Being in our 50’s and travelers we have been to many over the years. We frequent the Winlock Shell station several times per month. We have NEVER had a bad experience. The bathrooms are ALWAYS clean, staff are helpful and friendly and their hot food bar is always tasty and fresh. They even have a covered picnic area with a spectacular view of Mt. St Helens AND Mt. Rainier.”
503 Northwest Kerron Street, Winlock WA 98596
“They replaced the gas pumps recently and the gas is a decent price. I also went inside to buy a couple snacks, and their prices were reasonable. I would recommend them if you're in Winlock.”
642 WA-505, Winlock WA 98596
“great gas station! chester's chicken smells delicious and the bathrooms were exceptionally sanitary. great selection of snacks and drank, and it doesn't hurt that there's a great view outside of the god awful mt saint helens (i have personal beef with this landmark don't ask). would visit again! ttylxox”
223 WA-505, Winlock WA 98596
“What wonderful staff! I had a sprained ankle, they were so helpful! I needed a Shell Gas Gift Card for a gift basket, they had all the information and took great care of me! The place was neat and clean. There seemed to be a lot of locals coming and going as the staff seemed to know them all by name. What a nice small town service station. I will be back.”
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.
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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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