Majors Management LLC has acquired 10 Chevron-branded convenience stores from Morgan Oil Co. Inc. in East Texas, as well as the company’s dealer wholesale business and the commercial fuels and lubricants business and associated bulk plant facility. “It was our pleasure to work with Ed Morgan and the Morgan Oil team to transition their operations…
Stewart’s Shops Offers Doughnut Deal on Election Day
With Election Day quickly approaching, Stewart’s Shops decided to think of ways to get customers to the voting polls. Stewart’s Shops has decided to give away any flavor 99-cent doughnuts on Election Day to remind customers to vote. Customers can try out some of Stewart’s Shops’ doughnut flavors like Classic Glazed, Chocolate Glazed, Chocolate Frosted,…
Petro Travel Plaza Location Sells
A travel plaza at 900 Petro Drive in Rochelle, Ill., which operated as a Petro Travel Plaza under a franchise of TravelCenters of America, has been sold. The buyer will continue to operate the 28-acre travel plaza under the franchise. Rochelle, Ill., is located about 30 miles south of Rockford, Ill., on I-39, exit 99,…
Refuel to Acquire Eagle’s Enterprise
Charleston, S.C.-based Refuel Operating Co. LLC announced that it has agreed to acquire the assets of Eagle’s Enterprise LLC, a North Carolina-based convenience store chain owned by Founders Dilip Gandhi and Manish Gandhi. The transaction includes 13 convenience stores located in the Raleigh-Durham, N.C. market. The transaction represents the 14th acquisition for Refuel since establishing…
Hatco Acquires Food Warming Equipment Co.
Milwaukee-headquartered Hatco Corp. announced the purchase of Food Warming Equipment Co. Inc. (FWE) — a manufacturer specializing in heated holding cabinets, cook & hold ovens, smokers, refrigerated cabinets, transport carts and more. FWE has locations in Crystal Lake, Ill., and Portland, Tenn. “Like Hatco, FWE has been serving its customers for close to 70 years.…
Bay Shores Oil Sells to Majors Management
Bay Shores Oil Inc. sold six convenience stores to Majors Management LLC located in Baldwin County, Ala. This acquisition further expands Majors’ footprint in Alabama. “We are pleased to have worked with the Bay Shores Oil team to close this acquisition quickly, efficiently and without disruption to the stores,” said Majors President Ben Smith. “We…
Weigel’s Rolls Out On Demand Pay for Employees
Attracting and retaining quality employees are bigger challenges than ever before for c store operators. Meanwhile many workers are struggling to make ends meet in today’s inflationary environment. Powell, Tenn.-based Weigel’s, which operates 72 c-stores in east Tennessee, introduced a creative solution that aids recruiting and retention, while benefiting employees. On Oct. 1, 2021, the…
Smoker Friendly Acquires Collett Enterprises Stores
The Cigarette Store LLC (TCS) dba Smoker Friendly announced it has acquired the Seymour, Ind.-based Collett Enterprises Inc. tobacco stores. Retail consumers in the region already know these locations as “Smoker Friendly” stores, which have proudly displayed the Smoker Friendly name and logo as a longtime licensee of Smoker Friendly International. “I am very happy…
QuickChek Partners With NASCAR Team
QuickChek partnered with Petty GMS and NASCAR Cup Series driver Ty Dillon to promote the “Best Damn Sandwich in Town” at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL on Oct. 9. Always known for its quick service as a fresh convenience market chain, the partnership brought a whole new meaning to “Fresh to Go.” QuickChek boasts 161…
Love’s Opens 600th Location
Continuing its growth plans, Love’s Travel Stops opened its 600th location in Perry, Okla., located off Interstate 35, adding 60 truck parking spaces and 70 jobs to Noble County, Okla. In honor of the grand opening, Love’s donated $15,000 to the Oklahoma Lions Service Foundation to make Lions Park in Perry, Okla., more accessible to…