C-store plans to double locations
HOUSTON — Eskimo Hut is a drive-thru convenience store chain specializing in to-go frozen daiquiris and margaritas.

Kangaroo Express to rebrand as Circle K
LAVAL, Quebec — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. acquired the c-stores from The Pantry Inc. earlier this year.

Gerber Collision & Glass opens new Florida location
CHICAGO — The recently acquired collision repair center previously operated as Duval Automotive and is located in Lake City.

Travel Centers of America acquires c-store chain in Kentucky
WESTLAKE, Ohio — TA also plans to acquire 13 additional principally leased locations.

Car care business expands, offers services through mobile app
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Customers can now use the Spiffy app to schedule, track and pay for their services within the Greater Charlotte area.

CSI hires new sales consultant, increases reach in Texas
DE PERE, Wis. — Cleaning Systems Inc. is a manufacturer of cleaning and protection chemical products as well as chemical application technology for the global transportation industry.

7-Eleven acquires large c-store chain
DALLAS — The acquisition more than doubles 7-Eleven’s footprint in the Greater Boston area.

Car care franchise to expand Alabama footprint
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Meineke Car Care is seeking single and multiunit franchise partners to accelerate its presence in Alabama.

Council planning officials refuse hand wash and valet proposal
PORT GLASGOW, Scotland — Inverclyde Council planning officials denied the application for the Tesco Hand Car Wash and valet services, stating that the development would have “an unacceptable impact on the visual amenity.”

TravelCenters of America purchases c-store chain
WESTLAKE, Ohio — The company started its convenience store expansion strategy after purchasing 31 Minit Mart stores in 2013.

Business owner plans expansion to hire special workforce
EAST PASSAGE, Nova Scotia — Ian Landry is also hoping to create an opportunity for his sons, and other developmentally disabled people, by expanding The Passage Car Wash.

Cardington continues debate over carwash proposal
MT. GILEAD, Ohio — Tim Hack, owner of the property, wants to rezone the site to a business lot to construct a three-bay automatic carwash.
