102 Traffic Ave S, Frederic WI 54837
“This gas station is usually a bit less expensive than other gas stations in the area. What I really love is how quickly the pumps dispense gas. It's super fast! Nobody wants to stand around a gas pump any longer than they have to.”
201 Traffic Ave N, Frederic WI 54837
“Between the office staff and the in-person delivery folks whose faces we get to see, Lakes provides superior service with a positive attitude. That has been consistent over time. Bravo to you!”
305 WI-35, Centuria WI 54824
“Magical experience. Especially the fact that all the food is so over priced that no one buys it and it sits on the shelf collecting dust. Half or more of the gas pumps are not working most of the time and the way the staff treats you let's you know they care. Highly recommended.”
101 WI-35, Milltown WI 54858
“I went into the store not knowing for sure if they had what I was looking for and didn't see it looking for it by myself so I asked the cashier and she was very happy to help me out. She pointed right to the spot that it was. Just what I like which is fast, friendly, and knowledgeable help.”
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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