Construction underway for $1.6M carwash
GASTONIA, N.C. — The nearly 4,000-square-foot carwash is a new prototype for Sam’s Mart.
Town Star acquires RaceTrac c-stores in Florida
FORT MYERS, Fla. — An affiliate of Junonia Capital LLC, Town Star Holdings LLC was formed last year to make “strategic acquisitions” in the c-store industry.
QuikTrip pledges to create new jobs
OKLAHOMA CITY — QuikTrip Corporation will receive incentives from the Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program for creating up to 137 jobs for a maximum benefit of $4.27 over the next five years.
Family ties: A carwash chain nurtured by its customers
How one family-owned carwash launched a thriving chain centered on its customers.
Wash undergoes renovations, offers new features
EASTON, Pa. — Customers will now have access to vacuum stations, which will be included within the cost of a wash.
Business combines carwashing and sushi
MELBOURNE, Australia — In addition to “x-factor” carwashes, carpet shampoos and polishes, Star Hand Car Wash and Sushi Bar offers its customers various Japanese dishes, including sushi.
C-store chain goes green, offers eco-friendly wash detergents
BELFAST, Ireland — Topaz now offers eco-friendly carwash detergents at all of its 330 locations throughout Ireland.
QuickChek to open new c-stores in New Jersey
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. — In addition to creating 85 new jobs, the new locations will each generate approximately $1 million in tax revenue.
7-Eleven launches first location in UAE
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Currently operated by Seven Emirates Investment LLC, the convenience store is expected to be franchised in the future.
Local chain to launch new location with state-of-the-art wash
LOCUST, N.C. — Earp’s Express will feature diesel fuel, a convenience store and a touch-free carwash.
Couche-Tarde chief financial officer resigns
LAVAL, Quebec — Following Raymond Paré’s unexpected resignation, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. CEO Brian Hannasch will handle any financial and investor issues until the company finds a replacement.
NACS announces scholarship recipients
LAS VEGAS — In addition to the scholarship each recipient received a stipend to attend the 2015 NACS Show.