Love’s Travel Stops recently introduced a new lineup of baked and pre-fried chicken products that, they say, are unlike anything on the highway. Naturally, CStore Decisions Director of Special Projects Frank Beard wanted to investigate. The allure of the chicken waffle sandwich also proved irresistible. Does it live up to the hype? To learn more […]

Chuck Maggelet, president and chief adventure guide for Maverik, speaks with CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte to share how Maverik is giving back to its communities. From partnering with Feeding America to fight hunger to supporting education to donating to help fund healthcare during the pandemic, Maverik takes an active role in giving…

A little over five years ago, Jiffy Trip partnered with Oklahoma Children’s Hospital and began running an annual fundraising campaign to benefit the organization. The chain has raised almost $400,000 for Oklahoma Children’s Hospital in those five years. But that’s just one of the many ways that Jiffy Trip, which operates 26 c-stores in Oklahoma,…

Dandy Mini Marts hosts its Dandy Canes Campaign each holiday season, from Black Friday through Dec. 26. Every dollar raised stays in the community and benefits local organizations. Dandy recently completed its 16th annual Dandy Canes Campaign. Across all 16 years the chain has raised $650,000 for hundreds of organizations in its operating areas. Despite…

Tiger Fuel gives back to the communities where it operates in a wide variety of ways, from helping neighbors secure access to warm, dry housing through its work with local nonprofit Albemarle Housing Improvement Program (AHIP) to donations to help with cancer research. CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Sarah Whitney, director…

Giving back is important to Stewart’s Shops, which employs over 4,500 people and operates over 337 shops across New York and southern Vermont. In December, the c-store chain announced it was donating $1,000 to BluePath Service Dogs, a nonprofit organization that works to provide service dogs to individuals with Autism. But that’s only one of…

Many people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are overlooked by employers even though they have the skills to do the job. Convenience store chain VERC Enterprises maintains ongoing partnerships with organizations that help provide employment opportunities to these individuals. But that’s only one of the many ways that VERC Enterprises actively works to support the…

CStore Decisions’ Executive Editor Erin Del Conte speaks with Rug Phatak, senior director of marketing and the chief of staff for GetGo, to learn more about the chain’s tater tot fundraiser that raised funds for the U.S. Marine Corps.’ Toys for Tots holiday campaign, and other ways the chain is giving back to its communities.…

Casey’s believes a key part of strong communities is education, which is why a portion of its giving has always gone to schools. Casey’s is introducing its Cash for Classrooms Grant Program. Watch the video for more on this initiative and other ways Casey’s is supporting its communities.

The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the way we shop. In all retail environments, consumers and employees have developed new and lasting expectations regarding safety. It’s essential for retailers to provide clear communication about their commitment to safe shopping experiences. FriendShip Kitchen, the retail division of Fremont-based Beck Suppliers, is the first retailer in the…