Kwik Trip Is Ditching an Iconic In-Store Staple Starting This Month

Ksenia Prints, a writer for the foodie site Chowhound, called Kwik Trip "the ultimate American success story" when recognizing the family-owned chain for having the best gas station food in America.

It’s that commitment to high-quality food, along with clean bathrooms and incredible customer service, that earned Kwik Trip its spot as America’s favorite gas station chain. But now, one of the most recognizable fixtures inside these stores is about to disappear forever.

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For the longest time, grabbing food at a gas station meant choosing between a spinning hot dog or a frozen burrito zapped in a microwave. Kwik Trip saw the lack of options as an opportunity and started focusing on better choices for customers.

Today, Kwik Trip operates over 900 stores across the Midwest, including locations throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, Illinois, and Michigan.

Kwik Trip Is Ditching an Iconic In-Store Staple Starting This Month

Inside each of these stores, you'll find the popular "Hot Spot" packed with grab-and-go favorites like cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, and pizza.

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A variety of new foods like fried ravioli, mini tacos, and even waffle chicken sandwiches have been added over the years, but the classic hot dog is still the top choice for many.

Kwik Trip Is Removing a Major Gas Station Staple From Every Store

Don't worry, the hot dogs aren't going away, but you won't find them in the same spot anymore.

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According to Cstoredive.com, Kwik Trip has started phasing out roller grills from all of its locations. For decades, the slowly rotating grill has been a staple of gas station culture, but they'll be completely gone from every Kwik Trip by September 21.

Fans will still be able to get favorites like hot dogs, brats, and tornados. Kwik Trip is simply moving those items directly into the warming racks of their "Hot Spot" display cases.