New & Rebuild Resources - NATSO

06-03-2024 by Amy Toner NATSO Foundation Creates a Fuel Buying for Truck Stops and Travel Centers Toolkit

Buying fuel is a complicated process, and determining the best approach helps operators increase profitability while minimizing risks.

The NATSO Foundation has created this toolkit to give operators a broad understanding of available fuel types, including renewable fuel, and spot purchasing vs. index-based purchasing while also offering insights into choosing branded vs. unbranded fuel and building supplier relationships.

The toolkit was created in collaboration with TAC Energy.

06-03-2024

05-02-2024 by NATSO Foundation Key Architecture and Design Considerations for a Travel Center New Build

Article created for the digital issue of the NATSO Foundation’s magazine Truck stops and travel centers feature multiple profit centers and amenities; plus, customers want to get in and out quickly. Travel […]

05-02-2024

04-18-2024 by NATSO Foundation Key Phases for Planning a Truck Stop or Travel Center New Build

Article created for the digital issue of the NATSO Foundation’s magazine A 2023 poll from NATSO members found that 63 percent are ‘likely’ to invest in a rebuild or remodel during the next […]

04-18-2024

11-27-2023 by Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman Gain Valuable Insights Into New Builds or Remodels During NATSO Connect’s New Workshop

Constructing a new build or launching a remodel is a significant undertaking, and planning begins long before the ground breaks. Truck stops and travel centers are complex facilities that require […]

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11-27-2023

03-16-2023 by Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman NATSO Welcomes RJP Consulting Group as Chairman’s Circle Member

NATSO, representing travel centers and truckstops, proudly announces that RJP Consulting Group, a provider of construction management consulting services to the convenience store and travel plaza industry, has joined the ranks of NATSO’s Chairman’s Circle Membership, the highest membership level for industry suppliers.

03-16-2023

05-26-2022 by Amy Toner 3B’s Truck & Auto Plaza Embraces Technology and New Food Options During Remodel [Podcast]

When remodeling the 3B’s Truck & Auto Plaza location in Lodi, California, owner Ben Khatirine focused on technology, labor and food decisions that would improve customers’ experiences and take the location into the future.

05-26-2022

08-07-2020 by Darren Schulte Five Things to Think About When Considering a Free-Standing Transaction Counter at Your Travel Center

One of the most important decisions truckstop and travel center owners have to make during a remodel or new-build is where to place the transaction counters and whether or not a free-standing transaction counter makes sense. There are several elements operators should consider when weighing their options.

08-07-2020

03-01-2018 by NATSO A Fresh Look And Unique Offerings Bring In Customers At Frog City

Frog City Travel Plaza in Rayne, Louisiana, is a favorite destination stop for truckers, travelers and locals, and it is drawing them in with multiple food offerings, unique items and its local flair. Grego Barro, owner and operator of the location, is keeping Frog City fresh and beautiful with a recent c-store renovation and new gas pumps, and he focuses on customer service.

03-01-2018

01-01-2018 by NATSO Boost Sales, Build a Brand and Grow Traffic with a Remodel

About two years ago Mike Sibley, president of LaPlace Travel Center, had to remodel the Huddle House restaurant at his location as part of his contract. Following the restaurant renovation, […]

01-01-2018

11-01-2017 by NATSO Great Ideas in Action at Frog City Travel Plaza & Casino, Shreveport, La

During a recent remodel, the Frog City Travel Plaza & Casino in Shreveport, Louisiana, added a giant ceiling fan to reduce power bills. “I saw one when I was gathering ideas for our remodel and knew it would be a good fit for our space,” said Greg Barro, owner.

11-01-2017

03-01-2016 by NATSO Tap Into Retail Trends To Shape Renovations at Your Truckstop

A remodel or renovation can give a location a face-lift and improve its aesthetics, but to be truly effective, changes should also strive to improve the store layout, offerings and […]

03-01-2016