Expect More from Your Road-Trip Pit Stops

Updated September 12, 2024 10:04AM

Nothing says adventure quite like a road trip. You know the feeling: your vehicle is loaded with gear, and you have your favorite co-pilot, playlists, snacks, and drinks. Finally, it’s time to punch your destination into the GPS and hit the road. The only thing you might not be looking forward to? Gas stations with nothing but junk food and dirty restrooms. Fortunately, there’s an alternative. If you’re driving through the Midwest or West, you can find a Maverik or Kum & Go along the way for fuel, clean restrooms, fresh coffee, and hot food. But that’s not all. Maverik and Kum & Go offer a next-level convenience store experience that makes it part of the adventure—something to look forward to. What’s that experience like? We tapped a road-trip lover on the Maverik and Kum & Go team to break it down for us.

Outside: What makes Maverik and Kum & Go the ultimate stop on the road to adventure?

I travel a lot, and being on the road you realize how much it affects your mood and energy to have quality fuel and food stops. Whether I’m exploring national parks in Utah, Colorado, or Washington or road-tripping across rural parts of Iowa, Missouri, or Michigan, I can always count on Maverik and Kum & Go to have safe and inviting storefronts, clean bathrooms, friendly staff, my favorite snacks, and freshly prepared food.

Plus, the locations are all over. Maverik and Kum & Go convenience stores are located along popular travel routes from the Midwest to the West Coast, making them an easy choice for anyone seeking a delicious hearty meal, fuel savings, and more. The two brands came together in 2023, expanding their footprint to fuel adventure for customers in more than 800 locations across 20 states and growing.

Every fun road trip includes crave-worthy snacks and drinks. What food and beverage options can travelers find at Maverik and Kum & Go?

Maverik and Kum & Go both offer a wide variety of affordable food choices that pair well with adventure. All of the hot food is made fresh at every store, every day. And with breakfast and lunch burritos, pepperoni pizzas, sweets, and other quick bites, the selection includes something for any craving.

When I’m on the road and want a hearty meal, the M.O.A.B “Mother of All Burritos” is my go-to. It’s stuffed with Black Forest ham, applewood smoked bacon, Maverik’s own country sausage, scrambled eggs, tater tots, and a natural three-cheese blend. But sometimes I go for a Green Chile and Sausage Burrito, featuring Kum & Go’s signature green chile queso. It’s nice to know I have filling and flavorful options to keep me fueled and ready for even the most challenging adventures. If I need to satisfy my sweet tooth, I can count on mouthwatering pastries and stuffed cookies. My favorite is the iconic Macachocochicoconut cookie.

As a coffee drinker, I love the Bean to Cup coffee machines, which prepare every brew at peak freshness, no matter the time of day. But if I’m craving something fizzy instead, the fountain drink stations offer nearly endless combinations of soda flavors, syrups, add-ins, and ice types. The fridges are always stocked with an impressive selection of energy drinks and bottled beverages, which expands my options even further.

Definitely join the rewards program! Maverik’s Adventure Club and Kum & Go’s &Rewards treat members to savings on food and every gallon of fuel, plus discounts on drinks and snacks inside the store. Both programs feature an easy-to-use app where members can access exclusive deals, fuel discounts, freebies, punch cards, and more. And on a long road trip, those savings add up fast.

Save on Your Next Road Trip

Download the Maverik Rewards and Kum & Go apps to register and begin fueling your adventures with exclusive benefits today. To upgrade to Maverik’s Nitro card, which gets you even more perks, pick up your free physical Nitro card in store and link it to an existing Adventure Club account.

Maverik and Kum & Go are more than just convenience stores—they’re destinations that enhance the travel experience, catering to the needs of adventurers. This approach has earned the loyalty of road-trippers.

The stores are a welcome respite after a long day of driving. Maverik and Kum & Go focus on creating a clean and consistent shopping experience with well-stocked, organized aisles that are brightly lit and spacious. Year after year, Maverik has been awarded by nationally recognized outlets for having the cleanest convenience store restrooms.

Maverik and Kum & Go are always offering Adventure Club and &Rewards members new and exciting in-store promotions. Stay up to date on the latest offers in the stores’ respective rewards apps, then redeem your freebies and exclusive deals at the counter.

Plus, Maverik’s new online gear shop features a wide range of adventure-themed goods. From hoodies and tees to tote bags and tumblers, there’s Maverik swag for every occasion.

Maverik—Adventure’s First Stop fuels adventures in over 500 locations and growing across 13 western states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. For more information, visit maverik.com and follow the company on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. To save on every gallon of fuel, earn freebies, and get other great rewards, download the Maverik app and join the Adventure Club card. To boost your rewards to the next level, upgrade to the Nitro card. 

Kum & Go, a leading Midwest convenience store brand, serves customers in nearly 400 locations across 12 states: Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wyoming. For more information, visit kumandgo.com.

In 2023, Maverik acquired Kum & Go and, together, the two brands serve customers in more than 800 locations across 20 states and growing.