Shop 'n Go 2 now open for business

DAYTON-The Texaco truck stop at 533 W. Main St. is now open for business as the Shop 'n Go 2. The new owners are Gurmit Ghuman, Victor Virk, and Paul Soh, and they held a grand opening for their fifth business on Friday of last week. The family owns four other fuel marts, in Walla Walla, Pasco, Prosser, and Granger.

Ghuman said the business located at the corner of Hwy. 12 and Cameron St. is a convenient location for truckers, people passing through Dayton, and for local customers.

Look for fishing tackle, first aid and automotive products, an expanded line of snacks, along with a variety of beverages and deli foods inside the food mart. Some Indian specialties along with traditional hot dogs, pizza, burritos, and chicken strips are to be served in the deli, all of which can be accessed through the drive thru window on the south side of the building.

Ghuman said an automated car wash is coming soon, along with shower facilities, and an RV dump site.

Not to worry about gas wars with other local retailers, he said with a smile.

"We don't want to fight with anybody. We just want to be competitive."

During Friday's grand opening, unleaded gas was selling for $2.69 and 9/10-percent. Ghuman said the price is fair for a branded product. The Shop 'n Go 2 will change affiliation from Texaco to Conoco in the next couple of months.

Ghuman is currently hiring help for Shop 'N Go 2, and can be reached at (206) 261-8196.