PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – November 12, 2024 – RaceTrac today announced the opening of its 250th store in Florida. Located near I-75 at 6090 Duncan Road, less than 2.5 miles from Punta Gorda Airport, this new, large-format travel center offers everything needed to refuel and recharge, including an innovative drive-thru feature.
At this new location, thousands of professional drivers, commuters and interstate travelers that pass through the area daily will have the option to pull through a fast-food-style drive-thru to order from RaceTrac’s full assortment of in-store items or choose from an abbreviated menu of RaceTrac’s most popular items. Guests can purchase anything from a slice of pizza to a cup of Swirl World frozen yogurt to a pack of batteries without leaving the comfort of their vehicle.
One of 17 new RaceTrac and nine RaceWay branded stores scheduled to open in 2024, the new travel center serves the needs of local small to mid-size fleet drivers and construction vehicles with an added high-flow diesel canopy and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) options at the pump. It also features a large, easily maneuverable lot with additional spacious high-flow diesel lanes, overnight truck parking and CAT scales.
At each travel center, RaceTrac guests can expect:
- A clean, well-lit parking lot
- Over 8,000 square feet of store space
- Large outdoor patio
- Front-canopy fueling stations
- Extended canopy with additional lanes for high flow diesel with bulk DEF options for professional drivers
- Free Wi-Fi
- Large seating area to relax and enjoy Whatever Gets You Going
- Grab & Go pizza and sandwiches made with hand-selected, high-quality ingredients.
- Whole and cut fruit and salads.
- RaceTrac’s Swirl World frozen treat station with a variety of frozen yogurts and sorbets and toppings that include a variety of chocolates, candies and nuts for added customization.
- Six blends of freshly ground, freshly brewed “Crazy Good Coffee” with popular creamers, sweeteners and toppings.
- Classic options that convenience store guests know and love, including:
- Roller grill favorites like Nathan’s Famous 100 percent Premium All Beef Hot Dogs.
- Tornados, featuring battered and fried tortillas filled with meats, cheeses and delicious spices.
RaceTrac has been bringing this Whatever Gets You Going style of convenience to guests since 1934, and proudly operates under the mission of making people's lives simpler and more enjoyable. Whether it’s a taquito for breakfast or frozen yogurt at 2 a.m., RaceTrac is a judgement-free zone. Its professional, friendly team members are here to welcome guests and ensure they have everything they need to refuel, recharge and get to their next destination.
Each new location adds approximately 40 new jobs to the community. RaceTrac offers both full- and part-time team members access to medical, vision and dental benefits, as well as access to RaceTrac’s 401(k) matching plan. Other benefits of working at RaceTrac include weekly paychecks, flexible scheduling, a fun-loving and team-oriented culture, free coffee and fountain drinks, a discount on food items and referral bonuses.
RaceTrac offers “A Career That Gets You Going and Keeps You Growing!” Applicants for full- and part-time positions are welcome at RaceTrac.com/careers.
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About RaceTrac, Inc.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, family-owned RaceTrac is the 18th largest privately held company in the United States and has been serving guests since 1934. RaceTrac has more than 800 retail locations representing the RaceTrac® and RaceWay® brands in 13 states offering guests an affordable one-stop-shop featuring competitively priced fuel plus a wide selection of food and beverage favorites, including freshly brewed coffee. RaceTrac employs more than 10,500 team members across RaceTrac, RaceWay and affiliated companies Metroplex Energy, Energy Dispatch and Gulf Oil.
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