As more brands invest in larger travel center formats, find out what it takes to operate them successfully. From real estate, staffing, capital investment, parking, fueling positions, safety and expanded services, attendees will gain practical insights and lessons learned from retailers who are committed to expanding their business in the travel center space.
NATSO, Chief of Staff NATSO Foundation, Executive Director
NATSO
Amy Toner serves as Executive Director of the NATSO Foundation and Chief of Staff of NATSO. In her role as Executive Director of the NATSO Foundation, she spearheads the Foundation’s education, research, and fundraising activities. She selects…
Senior Marketing Manager – Fuel Programs and Partnerships
RaceTrac, Inc.
Nick LaFalce is a Senior Marketing Manager at RaceTrac, where he leads fuel marketing, loyalty initiatives, strategic partnerships, and professional driver programs. Since joining RaceTrac in 2023, Nick has played a key role in developing growth…
Co-Founder
ONRAMP
Jeremie Myhren has spent his career at the intersection of convenience retail and technology. He founded a tech startup in his parents' garage in high school, sold it to a convenience retailer in 2000, and joined the company as Director of…
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
Expanding your store count comes with big decisions. This session explores the pros and cons of acquisitions, new builds, and remodels, along with insights on financing, market research, cultural fit, and finding the right opportunities. Attendees will also hear real-world lessons learned from operators on what happens after the deal closes and how to set a growth strategy up for long-term success.
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
What does it take to modernize a large, complex retail and travel center operation while keeping customers at the center of every decision? This session explores the strategies, technologies, and operational approaches driving growth and transformation. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas for improving efficiency, enhancing customer experiences, and scaling innovation.
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
This data-driven session will review key industry performance, operational and financial metrics from the proprietary NACS C-Store Exchange (CSX) database. Find out what the numbers revealed for the first half of the year, and what the remainder could look like as we head into 2027. By leveraging NACS benchmarking data, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of their competitive position and how to use this information to make data-driven decisions.