Love’s Travel Stop in Watertown, Oklahoma

Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores are an American chain of convenience stores. Based in Oklahoma City, Love’s operates locations in 41 states. The company has more than 2,600 stores worldwide. As of 2017, the company employs over 68,000 people. The company is a privately-held corporation, with headquarters in Oklahoma City. A typical Love’s Travel Stop includes:
Love’s recently announced that it plans to add another 40 locations this year, bringing the total number of locations to 530. In addition to the fast food offerings, the chain will also add truck parking spaces and provide Pegasus Trans-Flo service. Eventually, the company plans to add at least 40 hotels, with a total of 1,800 beds. The expansion of Love’s Travel Stops is expected to add more than 3,000 jobs to the local economy.
Founded in 1964, Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. now has more than 290 locations in 39 states. The chain was first listed on the Forbes magazine’s list of 500 largest privately owned companies in the United States. The company’s expansion has been attributed to increased awareness among consumers about health and environmental concerns. Despite the growth in the number of locations, the company remains an Oklahoma institution. With more than 290 stores across the United States, Love’s is an American institution.
The Watertown location will be home to Love’s Travel Stop and Country Stores, a chain of convenience stores and fast food restaurants that cater to truckers traveling between states. The location is approximately one-quarter mile from the interstate, bringing additional traffic to a busy intersection. Love’s has partnered with Ripley Town Board to develop a host community agreement, and plans to return to the county IDA when it’s ready to open.
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is an American convenience store chain. Its 590 locations are owned by the Love family and employ more than 37,000 people. In addition to convenience store offerings, the company also offers 24-hour fuel, snacks, electronics, and electronic devices. Along with its convenience stores, Love’s Truck Tire Care locations offer heavy-duty tire care, light mechanical services, roadside assistance, and hotel accommodations for professional truckers. Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores are the largest network of convenience store locations nationwide, with over 1,200 service vehicles available.
Love’s is dedicated to a culture of quality service. Its culture is based on the values of its employees, who are rewarded with good work and competitive compensation. The company is led by Tom Love, and his children, Frank and Greg, have assumed leadership roles within the company. In addition, Jenny Love Meyer serves as vice president of communications. The Love’s family continues to be actively involved in the company’s operations. They have a long tradition of providing quality service and community involvement.