Saint Louis Catholic: A Question on the Road

06 October 2011

A Question on the Road

Kum & Go

Qik-n-EZ

Is it a law that convenience stores have pithy, misspelled names?

4 comments:

Anonymous said...: 1) Given your affinity for The Simpsons, no mention of Kwik-E-Mart?

2) I'd add the old school Springfield, Missouri "Git-N-Go".; 06 October, 2011 08:59
Anonymous said...: "The Kum & Go name was adopted in 1975 to unify the company's array of stores under a single brand. It was a play on the phrase "come and go" using the initials of founders Krause and Gentle. Sales of Kum & Go-branded merchandise increased after Johnny Knoxville was seen wearing a Kum & Go t-shirt during a scene in the 2006 movie Jackass Number Two."

"The first Qik-n-EZ opened in 1967 by Grady and Linda Chronister.
The business today flourishes, continuing to carry its family minded
principles with a focus on quality employees and outstanding customer
service. The full-service convenience stores are home for fast, convenient
products and services at a great price. As the most recognized convenience
store brand in Central Illinois, the stores provide a family friendly
environment where you can quickly get everyday products that are easy
on your pocket book."

no comment on corporate misspellings...; 06 October, 2011 11:02
Cathy D said...: I still remember from a road trip years ago: Tank n Tummy.; 06 October, 2011 12:49
Meg said...: What about Wausau's, "The Store"?

No need for fancy names...; 06 October, 2011 15:12

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