TravelCenters of America announced the opening of a new TA travel center in Lake City, Fla. Formerly the Shuttle 75 truck stop, the site is the first TA-branded franchise in Florida, and is located on I-75, Exit 414, at 14197 South US HWY 441. Amenities at TA Lake City include: 100 truck parking spaces 40…
QuickChek Hosts Coin Drive for Local Food Banks
Whitehouse, Station, N.J.-based QuickChek stores are hosting a Coin Drive through Aug. 7 to support local community food banks in their efforts to assist those who have been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Coin Drive donations will help supply meals to those in need as well as support various food bank summer programs…
Pilot Company Makes Leadership Changes, Effective 2021
Pilot Company announced that CEO Jimmy Haslam will become chairman of the board on Jan. 1, 2021, and has named Shameek Konar, the company’s chief strategy officer, as CEO at that time. As a family operated company for 62 years, Founder James (Jim) Haslam and Jimmy Haslam will remain involved in the business as chairman…
Stewart’s Shops Allocates Over $1 Million in COVID-19 Relief to Nonprofits
Many nonprofits are struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. New York-based Stewart’s Shops recognized there was an urgent need and acted quickly to provide over $1 million in monetary and product relief to hundreds of impacted organizations. While the c-store chain is taking a pause on COVID-19 relief applications for the time being, it will…
Pilot Company Supports Boys & Girls Clubs of America With Round-Up Campaign
Pilot Company announced a new in-store round-up campaign to support Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The campaign, which will run through July 27, will aid the organization’s ongoing efforts to serve kids, families and communities in need, especially now as it adapts its services in the midst of COVID-19. While more than 1,000 Clubs…
Kwik Chek Donates Over $10,000 to United Way
Kwik Chek has raised and donated more than $10,000 for United Way to help those impacted by COVID-19. In partnership with sister company McCraw Oil, Kwik Chek joined the #TexansHelpingTexans and #OklahomansHelpingOklahomans initiative and pledged to match the first $5,000 raised. With $5,471 raised by customers through in-store donations, Kwik Chek’s fundraising for United Way…
C-Stores Expand Foodservice Programs
Whether it’s proprietary or co-branded, made to order or grab and go, foodservice is an increasingly important part of the convenience industry. Retailers consider their options and work to expand foodservice menus and availability. To date, Wisconsin-based Kwik Trip has rolled out its new proprietary chicken program to 450 of its 600-plus locations, with plans…
Executing a Safer Foodservice Program
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised a new set of standards to keep your customers and employees safe. These recommendations include washing hands after touching an item or surface in a public place that may be frequently touched by other people, as well as before touching one’s…
Charge Up Kicks Growth Into Hyperdrive
In just 10 short years, Charge Up has grown from a single-store operation to a 40-store chain with locations in Texas and Louisiana, with a goal of reaching 50 sites by 2021. Young executive entrepreneur Irfan Tejani, the founder, president and CEO of Tejani Holdings Inc., the parent company of Charge Up, has his eye…
Dash In to Donate Additional $300,000 to Local Nonprofits
Dash In parent company The Wills Group announced an additional $300,000 in unrestricted grants to support nonprofit organizations working to help individuals and families in need across the Mid-Atlantic region. The announcement brings the total philanthropic donations made by the Wills Group to address rising food insecurity issues caused by COVID-19 to $500,000 since March…