Maverik Inc., the Salt Lake City operator of more than 300 gas stations and convenience stores in the western U.S. has purchased four stores from the Best Stop convenience store chain. Three of the stores are in Cache County with a fourth store in Franklin, Idaho. The transaction closed on Oct. 1.
“Maverik has been a part of the community in Cache Valley for a long time and we are excited to continue our growth there with these four stores,” said Aaron Simpson, vice president of Maverik. “Dave Bessinger and his family have owned and operated Best Stop since opening the first Logan store in 1975, exclusively serving the Cache Valley community. Support from the community was phenomenal in 1975 and Dave was able to open more stores over the years. Dave said that three elements have supported his success over the years: family, employees and the Cache Valley community and he is thankful for this support.”
Maverik said it plans to remodel the stores immediately and will invite the community to celebrate and sample fresh food at an open house as each store reopens later this year. Best Stop employees at all four stores are being provided employment opportunities with Maverik.
Maverik was founded in 1928 by Reuel Call and was purchased by Flying J in 2012. It employs approximately 5,000 people in its convenience stores and distribution operations.