The convenience chain Love’s Travel Stops is set to revamp its store footprint over the course of this year.
The brand plans to start construction on 20 new stores and begin updating 50 existing locations under its Strategic Remodel Initiative (SRI), which launched in 2022. As part of the SRI, Love’s will update its turnpike location in Stroud, Oklahoma, the first of the turnpike locations to be remodelled that were acquired in 2023. With new locations and SRI efforts this year, more than half of Love’s 655 locations will be newly constructed or remodelled by 2035.
Love’s remains one of the largest quick-service restaurant operators in the country with 19 concepts that are owned or leased. Between the two, the company plans to open its 1,000th location this year. Love’s says it plans to add an “order ahead” feature to the Love’s Connect app at several locations, including more than 100 Arby’s locations.
In 2025, Love’s will continue to cater to the needs of RV customers, adding 83 hook-ups to 17 locations, surpassing the 100-location mark. Unique to Love’s, customers can use the Love’s Connect app to reserve a space, check-in and turn on utilities.
“As we enter the year, we’re committed to continuing to enhance the customer experience for all,” said Shane Wharton, President of Love’s. “This year, we’re excited to introduce new and updated locations, innovative food and drinks and continued improvement of the services and amenities we offer. With our continued focus on the evolving needs of customers, we’re confident we’ll provide an even better experience across our network in 2025.”
