Love’s has unveiled its newest company operated store, located in St. Augustine, Fla. The new site is open 24/7 and offers all the amenities that Love’s is known for, including fresh food and drinks, Love’s-branded snacks and a Hardee’s. For drivers, the location adds 63 truck parking spaces to Love’s network and RVers have access…
Bojangles to Open Five Travel Center Locations Across Texas
Quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain Bojangles, which operates locations in 17 states, announced the signing of a multi-unit development agreement to bring five travel center locations to Texas. The travel centers will be located in Lorena (Waco), Seguin (San Antonio) and Tyler. Franchisee Expertise The growth will be led by Foodster Fusion, a Houston, Texas-based franchisee…
NexChapter Enters Retail and Convenience Industry
Art Sebastian — a seasoned executive with extensive retail experience — has announced the formation of a new growth advisory firm for the retail industry, NexChapter. NexChapter serves as a catalyst for accelerated growth in the retail landscape, bringing forth decades of experience through the NexChapter Team and unveiling a mission to guide retailers through…
McLane Introduces Emerging Brands Offering
McLane recently announced the launch of Emerging Brands — the latest in the company’s expanded offerings for convenience stores, which allows retailers to quickly diversify their product selection with new, innovative and trending brands. “Consumers today are more conscious than ever about their choices and have come to expect a personalized shopping experience,” said Vito…
bp Announces New Initiatives at BPAMA Convention
At this year’s BPAMA Convention in Scottsdale, Ariz., bp unveiled a series of new initiatives for the future of its fuel and convenience stations in the U.S. The event celebrated the 50th anniversary of the BPAMA and its longstanding relationship with bp. On the main stage, bp leaders highlighted the ongoing expansion and technological developments…
Vroom Delivery Unveils eCommerce Solution, Shares New Brand Identity
Vroom Delivery has launched Commerce 360, a full-stack digital commerce solution designed specifically for convenience stores. Commerce 360 facilitates an omnichannel experience by automating the management of product information and inventory across all digital ordering and delivery channels. Reflecting the transformative nature of the announcement, Vroom Delivery also unveiled a new logo and refreshed brand…
Parkland to Sell 157 Canadian C-Stores
Parkland has started the marketing process to sell 157 c-store and fuel station assets in Canada. The sites consist of fuel brands such as Chevron, Ultramar, Pioneer and FasGas. The company noted that buyers in certain scenarios have the opportunity to operate under the popular c-store banner, On the Run. The bulk of stations are…
GetGo Opens Newest Pennsylvania C-Store
GetGo recently announced plans to celebrate the grand opening of its newest c-store in Butler, Pa, which is the first GetGo in Pennsylvania to feature a drive-thru. “We’re so excited to celebrate the opening of our newest location in Franklin Township,” said Brandon Daniels, senior manager of public relations and communications. “We’re eager to join…
CrossAmerica Enters Agreement to Acquire 59 C-Stores From Applegreen
CrossAmerica, alongside its subsidiary Lehigh Gas Wholesale Services Inc., has agreed to acquire 59 c-stores from Dublin-based Applegreen for a total of $16.9 million, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The acquisition includes the sites — located in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida — in addition to the inventory at…
TA Opens 300th Travel Center
TravelCenters of America (TA) has hit a new milestone — the brand recently celebrated the grand opening of its 300th travel center at the newly rebuilt TA in Walton, Ky. “Celebrating this achievement is very exciting for both our team members and guests, and we are committed to continued growth and innovation to provide an…