Gas Stations

High’s Convenience Stores Corporate Office

High’s Dairy Stores, also known as High’s Convenience Stores, was founded in 1928 by L.W. High. The company operates a chain of convenience stores that offer dairy products, as well as other convenience store items. Most locations also have gas pumps.

Originally founded as an ice cream parlor in Richmond, Virginia, Convenient Systems, Inc. of Winston-Salem, North Carolina purchased the chain in 1941, then numbering 50 stores.

Today, the company has 60 locations, with the majority of them located in Maryland and 4 locations in Pennsylvania.

In October 2020, High’s launched a new sandwich called the Jumbo Lump Crab Cake.

In July 2022, the company opened its 60th location in Owings Mills, Maryland. This location will have 12 gas pumps and a state-of-the-art car wash.

High’s Convenience Store maintains a corporate office in Annapolis, Maryland.

High's

Originally founded as an ice cream parlor in Richmond, Virginia, Convenient Systems, Inc. of Winston-Salem, North Carolina purchased the chain in 1941, then numbering 50 stores.

Today, the company has 60 locations, with the majority of them located in Maryland and 4 locations in Pennsylvania.

History

In October 2020, High’s launched a new sandwich called the Jumbo Lump Crab Cake.

In July 2022, the company opened its 60th location in Owings Mills, Maryland. This location will have 12 gas pumps and a state-of-the-art car wash.

High’s Convenience Store maintains a corporate office in Annapolis, Maryland.

Turtle Stop Corporate Office

Turtle Stop gas stations and convenience stores are owned and operated by the Wyandotte Native American tribe.

The first location was founded in Wyandotte, Oklahoma, in 1986. Currently, there are 5 locations, most in Oklahoma and one located in Seneca, Missouri.

The original store began as a simple conveience store that served both the Wyandotte tribe and travelers but gas pumps were soon added.

The Turtle Stop added a fourth store after purchasing the OnCue Convenience Store, located at 1101 E Hwy 10, for its second location in Grove, Oklahoma.

The Wyandotte tribe also owns other businesses, including Bearskin Grill, Lucky Turtle Casino and gas station, Club 60 West, Crosswinds Casino, River Bend Casino and Hotel, and 7th Street Casino.

All employees are Wyandotte tribe members and profits are shared among tribal members.

Most locations offer mini-casinos inside the stores, fast food, such as pizza and hot dogs, as well as souvenirs and everyday grocery items.

Turtle Stop Convenience Stores maintain a corporate office in Wyandotte, Oklahoma.

Turtle Stop

Turtle Stop gas stations and convenience stores are owned and operated by the Wyandotte Native American tribe.

The first location was founded in Wyandotte, Oklahoma, in 1986. Currently, there are 5 locations, most in Oklahoma and one located in Seneca, Missouri.

The original store began as a simple conveience store that served both the Wyandotte tribe and travelers but gas pumps were soon added.

History

The Turtle Stop added a fourth store after purchasing the OnCue Convenience Store, located at 1101 E Hwy 10, for its second location in Grove, Oklahoma.

The Wyandotte tribe also owns other businesses, including Bearskin Grill, Lucky Turtle Casino and gas station, Club 60 West, Crosswinds Casino, River Bend Casino and Hotel, and 7th Street Casino.

All employees are Wyandotte tribe members and profits are shared among tribal members.

Most locations offer mini-casinos inside the stores, fast food, such as pizza and hot dogs, as well as souvenirs and everyday grocery items.

Turtle Stop Convenience Stores maintain a corporate office in Wyandotte, Oklahoma.

OnCue Corporate Office

OnCue convenience stores and gas was founded in 1966 by Jim Griffith. With 75 locations in three states, most of them in Oklahoma, the company is by far the fastest growing convenience store/gas station chain in the USA.

Jim Griffith is an Oklahoma native, working for his family’s business, Griffith Petroleum. Griffith started his career from the ground up, working for Jack’s convenience stores, which his father owned.

OnCue offers its customers food, drinks, and gas/diesel products.

In October 2018, OnCue opened several locations in Oklahoma residential areas after residents complained that there were few or no safe, clean stores in which to shop.

In April 2023, the online site Energage gave OnCue the Top Workplace award in 2022.

OnCue maintains a corporate office in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

OnCue Convenience Stores

OnCue offers its customers food, drinks, and gas/diesel products.

History

In October 2018, OnCue opened several locations in Oklahoma residential areas after residents complained that there were few or no safe, clean stores in which to shop.

In April 2023, the online site Energage gave OnCue the Top Workplace award in 2022.

OnCue maintains a corporate office in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Kum and Go Corporate Office

Kum and Go can trace its roots back to 1959 when William Krause and Tony Gentle founded the Hamptom Oil Company. This later became the Krause Gentle Corporation and in 1963, the company introduced their first convenience stores at their gas stations.

The name Kum and Go, a play on the word “come” using the Krause and Gentle initials, was adopted in 1975 to unify all of the convenience stores under a single name. Part of the company’s franchise success was due in part to a unique marketing campaign in which they featured the Kum & Go “Gold cup”. The cup was introduced in late 2008 for the holiday season. It featured an 8oz coffee mug for $50.00 and benefitted customers by offering unlimited coffee and soda fountain refills for 2009 at any Kum & Go location.

Company headquarters moved to Des Moine, Iowa, in 1988. The company underwent tremendous expansion in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Today, there are 400 locations in 11 states. Convenience Store News listed Kum and Go as the 23rd largest convenience store chain in 2010.

In addition to gasoline, motor oil, and other automotive supplies, the company is known for its merchandise, which features their logo, including t-shirts, mugs, and baseball caps with built-in bottle openers.

William’s grandson’s Kyle and Tanner Krause are now in charge of the daily operations for the company. Tanner Krause stated in an interview that knowing he is responsible for the livelihood of the more than 5,000 employees of the company makes him think hard before making any major decisions.

With that in mind, Tanner expanded full-time status to more than 2,000 formerly part-time employees, making them eligible for health insurance, paid time off, and maternity leave.

Company headquarters are located at the Krause Center in Des Moine, Iowa.

Kum and Go

History

With that in mind, Tanner expanded full-time status to more than 2,000 formerly part-time employees, making them eligible for health insurance, paid time off, and maternity leave.

Company headquarters are located at the Krause Center in Des Moine, Iowa.

Sapp Bros. Travel Centers

Brothers William, Ray, Dean, and Lee Sapp decided that they wanted to go into business for themselves. Pooling their money, the brothers first purchased a car dealership in Ashland, Nebraska, before shifting their attention to gas stations. They opened their first station in 1971.

From a single gas station, the company has grown into 17 stations and travel centers, which include cafes, in 9 states. The company is perhaps best known for its coffee pot-shaped signs and logo.

The company had annual estimated revenue of $1.5 billion in 2017. The Sapp family was known to be very generous, giving $50,000 to renovate the Oak Bowl Stadium in their hometown.

Genesis Fuel Corp. announced April 16, 2019, that they had reached a discount agreement with Sapp Bros., allowing the company to utilize the Genesis Fuel Card and allow drivers to take advantage of the Digital Diesel fixed diesel prices at Sapp Bros. locations.

The last member of the Sapp Brothers, William, passed away in April 2019. It is unknown at this time who will replace him as CEO. Headquarters for the company remain in Omaha, Nebraska.

Sapp Bros. Travel Centers

From a single gas station, the company has grown into 17 stations and travel centers, which include cafes, in 9 states. The company is perhaps best known for its coffee pot-shaped signs and logo.

History

The company had annual estimated revenue of $1.5 billion in 2017. The Sapp family was known to be very generous, giving $50,000 to renovate the Oak Bowl Stadium in their hometown.

The last member of the Sapp Brothers, William, passed away in April 2019. It is unknown at this time who will replace him as CEO. Headquarters for the company remain in Omaha, Nebraska.