QuikTrip

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At QuikTrip late one night, a delivery driver grumbled, ‘Why does everything always happen here?’ Just then, an old man appeared out of nowhere and whispered, ‘Because you keep asking.’ The next morning, everyone in the neighborhood gathered around QuikTrip’s gas pumps. A regular commented, ‘I guess it’s our turn now.’ And sure enough, as they approached, the old man reappeared with a smile, saying, ‘Welcome to my little routine!’

2. At QuikTrip, a little girl pointed and whispered, ‘Mommy, why is that gas pump talking?’ The mother smiled and said, ‘Honey, it’s not talking—it’s just reading your card.’ The little girl nodded thoughtfully then asked, ‘So why does it sound like it’s saying “Welcome back” every time?’ Everyone around them laughed, realizing that QuikTrip’s friendly greetings had become part of the local lore.

3. At QuikTrip, a customer found an old cassette tape in their gas tank cap. Curious, they popped it into their car stereo—only to hear a scratchy voice saying, ‘Fill up before midnight or else…’ The next morning, everyone in town was talking about it. A delivery driver even claimed he heard the same message on his way through. Soon enough, people were filling up their tanks just after sunset, laughing and joking about it. Turns out, it was just some kid playing around with an old cassette recorder—and now QuikTrip had itself quite the urban legend!

4. At QuikTrip, a regular stopped mid-purchase to scratch his head. On the counter lay an ancient coin, glinting oddly amidst the snacks. A delivery driver picked up the coin, puzzled. ‘Hey,’ he said to no one in particular, ‘what’s this doing here?’ Just then, an old lady walked in and asked, ‘Is that an ancient Greek drachma? I thought so!’ They both laughed, and she bought him a coffee as thanks for the fun story.