Love’s Travel Stops to invest $700 million in new locations, remodels
Love’s Travel Stops is focused on growth and reinvestment in 2026.
The travel store and convenience-store company, which has 668 locations in 42 states, plans to invest $700 million in building new locations and remodeling existing ones under its “Road Ahead Plan” strategy. Under this initiative, more than half of Love’s locations will be newly constructed or remodeled by 2035.
New this year, Love’s will close locations that are being remodeled to complete construction faster while still offering amenities such as fuel, restrooms and light food and drinks to customers via a mobile building. In 2026, Love plans to open 20 new locations and update 35 existing sites.
Also in 2026, Love’s will add 1,500 truck parking spaces for a total of more than 52,000 spaces by the end of the year. Additionally, two new truck care locations and four truck washes will open in 2026.
For RVers, Love’s plans to open 23 new RV Stops, which will add 150 RV hookups to its network. With these additions, the RV network will include more than 140 locations and 2,000 hookups across the country offering a consistent and convenient experience.
The company will also begin selling RV tires and batteries for the first time this spring. The new products will be available at 79 locations that have truck care and RV hookups.
In addition, the company will continue growing its network of electric vehicle chargers and hydrogen and CNG stations through Love’s Alternative Energy (LAE). Last year, Love’s rebranded Trillium Energy Solutions to LAE.
Love’s will continue expanding its EV charging network through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure grants program with the installation of 100 new EV stalls in 2026. The company plans to deploy fast chargers at approximately 150 locations over the next several years, reinforcing its dedication to supporting the growing EV market.
"Our 2026 priorities reflect what has always mattered at Love’s, delivering a best-in-class customer experience every time, no matter the part of our business,” said Shane Wharton, president of Love’s. “This year, growth means new and updated locations, expanded food and snack options, added amenities for RVers, and continued reinvestment in the business through a stronger loyalty program, and updated technologies - all focused on strengthening Love's brand to drive customer value.”
