Love’s Plans Big Expansion in 2026

20 New Locations and 1,500 Free Truck Parking Spots

Love’s Travel Stops is moving forward with an aggressive growth plan for 2026, focused on expanding locations, adding free truck parking, and improving services for professional drivers.

During a media briefing, Love’s President Shane Wharton said the company will continue to “play offense” despite economic uncertainty and invest heavily in what works for drivers.

What Love’s Is Adding in 2026

• 20 new Love’s Travel Stops across the United States
• 35 stores rebuilt or fully remodeled
• 1,500 new free truck parking spaces
• 2 new Truck Care locations
• 4 new truck wash facilities

Food, Stores, and Amenities

• Expanded Love’s Fresh Kitchen menu
• Eight new Buffalo Wild Wings Go locations
• First-ever Whataburger opening in early 2026
• Self-order kiosks and order-ahead options

Major Investment Plan

Love’s plans to invest $700 million in 2026 under its “Road Ahead Plan.” By 2035, more than half of all Love’s locations will be newly built or fully remodeled.

Loyalty Program Upgrade

• Points earned on fuel and in-store purchases
• Higher rewards for Love’s branded products
• More personalized offers for drivers

Alternative Fuels and Energy

• 100 new EV charging stalls planned for 2026
• Fast chargers at 150 locations nationwide
• Renewable diesel refinery producing 80 million gallons annually

What This Means for Drivers

• More free truck parking nationwide
• New and updated Love’s locations
• Faster food service and better loyalty rewards
• Continued investment in truck-focused services

“Love’s 2026 priorities remain focused on improving the driver experience and reinvesting in infrastructure that supports life on the road.”