15771 Staunton Turnpike, Smithville WV 26178
“In a world where every corner seems to have a Dollar General or Walmart, Barker's One Stop is a true beacon of simpler times and honestly, that's exactly what makes it special. My wife and I stopped in for breakfast on our way through Smithville and were welcomed with the kind of genuine Southern hospitality that's nearly impossible to find at a chain restaurant or fast food place anymore. The food was delicious, portions were generous (we left stuffed!), and the prices were more than fair. One thing to know is that after your meal you walk over to the gas station side to settle up, which is just part of the charm. While we waited for our food, we found ourselves drawn to the photos on the wall telling the history of the family behind this place. It's rich with character and story. You can feel the generations of hard work in every corner. If you're passing through, do yourself a favor and stop in. Places like Barker's are rare and they deserve every bit of support we can give them. Highly recommend!”
120 S Main St, Ellenboro WV 26346
“I wish the town of Harrisville would get their act together and get diesel pumps..I live in Washburn and there is nothing more aggravating than having to drive out to Ellenboro to get Diesel...I've never seen anything like it in my life ughhhhhhhPs nothing against Exxon as I always get my diesel there a+++”
820 E Main St, Harrisville WV 26362
“Why are you close at 7:00 on Sunday morning?? This is the only gas station for 5 me and we count on you to be open! Please have your parking lot repaired. I like to shop here because everybody is friendly, they have low prices on the two items I buy every day and it's convenient. Don't be surprised if you end up having a conversation with a stranger when you're there. Just a friendly little gas station that desperately needs a new parking lot. At least I've now been here long enough to remember where the puddles gather so I'm not splashing into them when I exit my vehicle.”
113 W Washington St, Ellenboro WV 26346
“Go Mart has Very Nice Employees that work very hard to keep everything clean. The cashiers work quickly and efficiently if they're slammed. If there are lines of people at both registers the wait time very short. The cashiers want to keep things moving as quickly and as efficiently as possible to get you in and out and on your way. Go For Good Times, Go For Go Mart. Angie Moneypenny”
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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