7-Eleven acquires 101 locations in Florida
MIAMI — The convenience store chain purchased Biscayne Petroleum LLC and Everglades Petroleum LLC, staking its claim in the growing Florida market.
C-store chain receives national customer service award
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The award is presented each year to a company that “consistently maintains a focused culture of service excellence.”
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.
Sheetz joins Grace for Vets, enrolls 140 carwashes to participate
CHICAGO — Sheetz Inc. will also offer free six-inch sandwiches and drinks to veterans and active duty military at all of its locations.
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.
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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.