Article created for the January digital issue聽of聽聽 Innovation plays an important role in driving sales of retailers鈥� core offerings, and keeping food offerings fresh and exciting can help make a […]
01-18-2024COVID-19 has changed restaurant and food sales, and companies had to quickly adjust. Those offering self-serve food options have had to pivot in many areas of the country depending on […]
04-30-2021On August 26th White鈥檚 Travel Center held the grand opening and ribbon cutting for their new Nathan鈥檚 Famous Express.
09-20-2019
Sales of grab-and-go foods are on the rise. In response, truckstop and travel plazas are increasing their hot and cold quick-serve items. To maintain safety, it is important for locations […]
11-01-2016 Food service is becoming a more important component of the overall sales at truckstops and travel plazas, and today鈥檚 customers are demanding greater quality and convenience in the food they purchase.
06-30-2015 For four decades Jim Glover has owned Pine Cone Restaurant in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin. In late 1990, he also bought Pine Cone Travel Plaza.
06-30-2015 When you鈥檙e preparing to greet 1,000 drivers or more a day, mornings come early. For Keith Wade, operations director at Petro Dodge City #397 in Hanceville, Ala., each day starts with two cups of coffee and plenty of conversation with his staff. He likes to learn what is going on in each department and hear about the managers鈥� plans for the day.
11-08-2013 Petro Dodge City #397 is located in Hanceville, Ala., which is positioned perfectly between Birmingham and Huntsville. With a brand new truck repair shop and renovations in the works, they are also positioned to grow.
09-01-2013 Total travel plaza and truckstop convenience purchases from McLane averaged $16,273 per week during Jan to June 2013 versus $15,772 in the first six months of 2012.
08-14-2013 For truckstops and travel plazas, restaurants are among the most important profit centers at the locations. Sit-down and quick-service restaurants alike attract four-wheeler traffic, professional drivers and locals. Even better, […]
06-20-2013 By offering the right mini-meals and snacks, truckstop and travel plaza operators and industry suppliers can tap into this trend and boost sales.
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