Yesway Press Kit Q&A
What is Yesway?
Yesway, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, owns and operates 403 convenience stores located in Texas, New Mexico, South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Wyoming, Oklahoma and Nebraska, including the Allsup’s Convenience Stores chain, known for its world-famous burrito.
Who is the owner of Yesway?
Yesway is owned by an affiliate of Brookwood Financial Partners, LLC (“Brookwood”). Brookwood is a nationally-recognized private equity investment firm that specializes in acquiring and managing value-add commercial real estate and related operating businesses. Since its founding in 1993, Brookwood has invested over $2 billion of equity to acquire a portfolio of 200 commercial real estate properties, seven operating companies and 451 gas stations and convenience stores. Its $3.6 billion historical portfolio has spanned multiple asset classes, geographical markets and industries across the United States.
How does Yesway plan to differ from its competitors in the convenience store space?
Yesway was founded on the principles of: Quality, Service, Cleanliness and Value. Yesway is dedicated and committed to its communities; provides jobs with competitive wages, great benefits and solid career paths; and supports local charities, civic organizations, schools and fundraising events. It is Yesway’s goal to make its customers’ lives easier – by offering an expanded and quality product assortment, enhanced food services and terrific, neighborly customer service.
How was the brand name, Yesway, chosen?
Yesway hired CBX, an independent full service branding firm headquartered in NYC that specializes in retail and convenience store branding, to work with the Yesway team to develop the logo and branding strategy. Leadership wanted to create a compelling brand name for a family of convenience stores across the United States that would resonate with consumer drivers and stand out in the category. Yesway is all about service with a smile, and the name was chosen because of its positivity and affirmation of the principles on which it was founded, namely: Quality, Service, Cleanliness and Value. It suggests service that can make anything possible. Yesway’s mission is to be friendly, helpful and proactive with their communities and their convenience retail needs.
Does Yesway have a robust food offering for the brand?
Yes! Food service options vary by store, and all of Yesway’s food offerings are the high quality products that customers want and need from a retail convenience store.
Where are the Yesway stores located?
Yesway stores are currently located in Texas, New Mexico, South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Wyoming, Oklahoma and Nebraska.
How does Yesway demonstrate its commitment to the community?
Yesway focuses on meeting the needs of its customers with friendly, neighborhood customer convenience and is an active supporter of its communities Yesway stores support civic organizations and local heroes, such as the local Fire Department and Police Department, as well as the schools, youth programs, town festivals and more. Yesway also demonstrates its commitment to its communities by providing jobs with competitive wages, great benefits and solid career paths.
Is Yesway a franchise?
No, Yesway is a privately owned chain of retail fuel and convenience stores.
What are the hours of operation?
Hours will vary by store, with many Yesway stores open to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What investments does Yesway make to its stores?
Renovations and changes made to convenience stores transitioning to the Yesway brand will include: improved product selection, expanded food services, new and upgraded store facilities (both inside and out), new customer loyalty programs and special offers, discounts and ultra-clean bathrooms.
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