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Pilot Company Diversifies Leadership Team as Part of 2022 Growth Strategy

by Katie Lee February 23, 2022

Knoxville, Tenn. — Pilot Company, the largest operator of travel centers in North America, has announced its 2022 strategic growth plan and the addition of four vice presidents to its leadership team. Pilot Company is investing significantly in growing and enhancing its travel center network this year with plans to add more than 34 locations, including 14 new travel centers and over 20 dealer sites. In partnership with Southern Tire Mart, the two companies are expecting to add 40 new Southern Tire Mart at Pilot Flying J (STMPFJ) service centers …

February 23, 2022

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Casey’s to Acquire 40 Convenience Stores from Pilot for $220 Million

by Katie Lee September 29, 2021

Ankeny, Iowa — Casey’s General Stores, Inc., a leading convenience store chain in the United States, has agreed to acquire 40 Pilot convenience stores from Pilot Corporation in an all-cash transaction for $220 million. The 40 Pilot stores will extend Casey’s presence in Tennessee and Kentucky with well-established locations primarily in the Knoxville, Tenn., market. “These stores have a track record of strong performance, and are high quality assets that will be a great fit for Casey’s fresh food program, especially our handmade pizza,” says Darren Rebelez, president and chief …

September 29, 2021

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GPS Hospitality Hires Chief Operating Officer

by Katie Lee July 12, 2016

Atlanta — GPS Hospitality, a rapidly growing BURGER KING® and Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen franchisee, has hired Michael Lippert as its new chief operating officer. He joins GPS Hospitality from Pilot/Flying J Travel Centers.

July 12, 2016

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