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Don Quinn

Don Quinn joined NATSO after serving as president of Sapp Bros. During his 30-plus year career at Sapp Bros. he held almost every job, which gives him deep insight into the multiple profit centers within a truckstop and travel center. He also served on NATSO’s Board and served as chairman for three years.

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Is Your Truckstop or Travel Center Ready for EMV?

Is Your Truckstop or Travel Center Ready for EMV?

Credit cards are now being issued with a small chip (called the EMV chip), and business owners across the country have had to update their point-of-sale systems to accommodate chip cards. The first point-of-sale requirements took effect in 2015, but another deadline is on the horizon. Fuel retailers have until Oct. 1, 2020, to install EMV chip-card readers at automated fuel dispensers. Here’s what you should know about EMV chip technology to ensure you’re ready by the 2020 deadline. More

The 411 on ATMs at Travel Centers: Why You Need One and How Much Money it Will Generate for Your Business

The 411 on ATMs at Travel Centers: Why You Need One and How Much Money it Will Generate for Your Business

Getting a good return on investment is critical, and operators often ask me what will generate the best ROI for a location. As you look to answer this question, there are several things that come to mind. Is it a hot or cold food case or a carbonated soft drink dispenser? Is it video poker, which might be a great option but it isn’t available to everyone? More

Make the Most of Your Truckstop's Billboards

Make the Most of Your Truckstop's Billboards

Signage is an effective marketing tool truckstops and travel plazas have at their fingertips, and there are several ways operators can maximize their messaging. More

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