by John McCurry/contributing writer Melrose, New Mexico, is a town with a population of about 650 in the north central part of the state, about 30 miles from the Texas border. The town is in a rural area considered a food desert. Helping fill the gap is a new, larger Allsup’s convenience store, which offers […]
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NCASEF Says 7-Eleven Ignores Requests To Hear Franchisee Concerns
In the 15 years since Joe DePinto has served as CEO of Dallas, Texas-based 7-Eleven, franchisees have struggled with profitability and working conditions. That’s according to the National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees (NCASEF), an elected, independent body representing the interests of more than 7,200 7-Eleven franchised locations in the U.S. NCASEF is concerned […]
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7-Eleven Inc. To Acquire Independently Operated 7-Eleven Stores In Oklahoma
Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven Inc. has entered in an agreement to acquire “7‑Eleven Stores” of central Oklahoma, which includes more than 100 7-Eleven-branded locations that have been operating independently for 67 years. The transaction is anticipated to close in 60-90 days, subject to standard closing conditions and regulatory approvals. All of the stores being acquired are located […]
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Irving Oil Debuts The Irving, A Convenience Store In Massachusetts
Irving Oil, a family-owned refining and marketing company, has opened The Irving, a convenience store in Pembroke, Massachusetts, providing fresh food, fuel and clean restrooms. The store, located at 92 Washington Street, will be offering free coffee for three weeks to celebrate. The company says the new store has been designed specifically to offer optimal […]
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SOUTHWEST: New Allsup’s Market Opens In Melrose, New Mexico
Allsup’s Convenience Stores, one of the first to offer self-serve gasoline and self-serve fountain drinks, is bringing another first to its customers—the new Allsup’s Market in Melrose, New Mexico. Allsup’s recently was acquired by Yesway, which is now the 18th largest convenience store chain in the country. One-part convenience store, with expanded grocery and perishables, […]
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Casey’s Launches New Rewards Program, Donates To Local Schools
Casey’s General Stores has introduced Casey’s Rewards, its first-ever loyalty program, providing its millions of guests across 16 states the ability to earn points on everyday purchases and redeem them for Casey’s Cash or fuel discounts, or donate to a local school of their choice through Cash for Classrooms. Casey’s Rewards Casey’s Rewards enables […]
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Alltown Fresh Opens Fresh Convenience Market In Ayer, Massachusetts
Alltown Fresh officially opened the doors to the second fresh store in the state of Massachusetts. Located at 28 Harvard Road in Ayer, the farmstand-style market features organic coffee, fresh food choices and made-to-order meals including organic, natural, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and locally sourced food and ingredients. The concept store hosted a grand opening event […]
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Bojangles’ Restaurants Coming To Love’s Travel Stops In Four States
More travelers throughout the Southeast and South Central regions of the U.S. can now enjoy Bojangles’, the chicken and biscuits restaurant. The national franchise development agreement includes 40 new Bojangles’ restaurants inside Love’s Travel Stops across four new states for the iconic brand. The locations will be managed by a dedicated Bojangles’-trained Love’s team. Through […]
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Spinx Opens New Store In Summerville, South Carolina
The Spinx Co., the Greenville, South Carolina-based fuel and convenience retail company with 82 stores and 50 car washes in the state, opened Spinx store No. 378 in Summerville on Dec. 12. Located at 930 West 5th North Street, the new location features a full-service kitchen and a Ride ‘N Shine Tunnel Wash, which is […]
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7-Eleven, Stripes First To Offer Jarritos As A Fountain Drink
In an exclusive deal announced Dec. 13, 7-Eleven and Stripes are the first stores to bring Jarritos Craft Soda to the soft drink fountain. Up to now, the soft drink from Mexico has only been sold in a bottle. Mandarin, one of Jarritos’ most popular flavors, will be available on Big Gulp fountain machines at […]
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Rutter’s Children’s Charities To Donate $50,000 For 2019 Secret Santa
Each year, Rutter’s, a privately held chain of convenience stores headquartered in Central Pennsylvania, holds a Secret Santa program, choosing employees to reward based on their excellent performance with $1,000 to donate to the charity of their choice. In 2019, Rutter’s Children’s Charities will be donating $50,000, giving 50 employees from Rutter’s stores and corporate […]
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7-Eleven Offers Mountain Dew Merry Mash-Up Slurpee For The Holidays
Mountain Dew Merry Mash-Up, the limited-time Slurpee flavor, is available in participating 7-Eleven locations while supplies last. Mountain Dew’s mash-up of two holiday-inspired flavors—cranberry and pomegranate—was introduced last year as a soft drink, but this is the first time Merry Mash-Up is being offered in frozen Slurpee drink form. In addition, Slurpee lovers, Big Gulp drink […]
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Parker’s Debuts Electric Vehicle Charging Stations In Metter, Georgia
Parker’s, a Savannah, Georgia-based convenience retailer, recently unveiled six new Tesla Superchargers at its store in Metter, Georgia, located just off I-16 Exit 104 at 1118 South Lewis Street. This is the first V3 Tesla charging site to open in Georgia, strategically situated for drivers traveling between Atlanta and Savannah, providing a fast, convenient charging option. The […]
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Spinx Donates $225,000 To The American Cancer Society
The Spinx Co. founder, Stewart Spinks, recently presented a check for $225,000 to Kelly Jamerson, corporate relations manager for the American Cancer Society. For 11 years now, Spinx has held an annual store campaign collecting donations from communities all over South Carolina, in support of the group. “The American Cancer Society is a cause that […]
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7-Eleven Launching 24/7 Life By 7-Eleven Brand For Electronics, Nonfood
7-Eleven Inc. is launching a line of electronic accessories to be sold under the new 24/7 Life by 7-Eleven brand, which will also include batteries, over-the-counter medications, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, paper goods, office supplies, wine accessories, travel-size toiletries and more. In addition to the trademark 7-Eleven green, red and orange colors, the new stylized script […]
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Spinx Co. Founder, Wife Honored On National Philanthropy Day
The Spinx Co. founder Stewart Spinks and his wife Martha were recently awarded “Individual Philanthropist of the Year” on National Philanthropy Day. The Spinkses were given the honor by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), an association dedicated to generating philanthropic support for a wide variety of charitable institutions. Since 1986, Nov. 15 has been […]
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Grenade Accelerates U.S. Expansion Through C-Store Launch
Global sports and nutrition brand Grenade is increasing its availability throughout the nation. The maker of the Carb Killa line of low-sugar, high-protein snacks, Grenade has secured partnerships with leading convenience store chain, Speedway, as well as a number of other partnerships including Royal Farms, Dash In, GetGo and Wawa. Grenade also has signed […]
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Yesway Completes Acquisition Of Allsup’s Convenience Stores
Des Moines, Iowa-based convenience store retailer Yesway has completed its acquisition of Allsup’s Convenience Stores, a 304-store regional chain based in Clovis, New Mexico, that has been serving as a cornerstone in each of its local communities for more than 60 years. This represents the largest acquisition in Yesway’s history, catapulting the four-year-old gas station and […]
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Parker’s Opens In Savannah, Georgia, And Walterboro, South Carolina
Savannah, Georgia-based Parker’s, a convenience store and foodservice company, held grand openings for two new state-of-the-art Parker’s Kitchen locations in Savannah, Georgia, and Walterboro, South Carolina, on Nov. 14. Grand opening events included ribbon cuttings attended by local dignitaries, as well as a Fueling the Community check presentation to the Colleton County School District. The […]
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7-Eleven Adds Sliders To Hot Foods Menu In Dallas-Fort Worth
Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven Inc. has added to its growing hot foods menu with three new slider-style sandwiches. The cheeseburger, pulled pork and smoked turkey sliders are assembled and delivered daily on artisan Hawaiian brioche rolls from local bakery Village Baking Co. Priced at 99 cents each for a limited time, the new mini-sandwiches are available in the […]