115 Gratiot St, Warren IL 61087
“Saunders Oil & Propane is truly top-notch. On a personal level, they’ve never let me down. I’ve never once had to worry about running out of propane—they’ve got it handled. Their rates are fair, and more importantly, I know they genuinely have my back. From a business standpoint, they treat my additional properties with the same care and reliability as they do my own home. When I refer clients to them, I do so with complete confidence, knowing they’re in great hands. We’ve also partnered together on community initiatives like the Jo Daviess County Fair, and I see firsthand how involved and generous they are throughout our area. Saunders is a huge asset to our community, and I’m incredibly thankful to have them as a trusted partner.”
210 Wisconsin Trunk Hwy 11, South Wayne WI 53587
“Great food, l love coming here to get snacks and deserts. It is very clean and has very nice employees. If you need a snack or just some gas, make sure to stop by”
113 W Main St, Warren IL 61087
“Dalton Maggie and all the crew are the very best . Always a smile and a laugh no matter the day . We sure appreciate all the good people there at the store that work hard every day . Thanks Gang !!!! Salute !!!!!”
11670 WI-23 S, Darlington WI 53530
“Love the selection at this place! The workers are pretty chill. There's this dude with glasses and a mohawk that's incredibly personable. Definitely will come back when I'm in the area again!”
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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