VPS Convenience Store Group, an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., operates 423 stores throughout the Southeast and Midwest, under the names Scotchman, Village Pantry, Young’s, Li’l Cricket, EverydayShops and Next Door Stores as well as two truck stop travel plazas. VPS continues to upgrade many of its stores with branded fast foods such as Subway, Quizno's and Hunt Brothers Pizza. Many stores also offer their own full breakfast and lunch menus, including biscuits, hot dogs, chicken and comfort foods as well as Village Bakery Donuts and Bean Brothers Coffee. Along with the convenience stores, travel plazas and food services, VPS also offers Fleet Fueling Services. The company has more than 3,500 employees.

VPS Convenience Store Group's proprietary fuel brand, Carolina Petro gasoline, is 100% unconditionally guaranteed to meet or exceed all industry and government gasoline standards for cars and trucks. To guarantee our fuels, VPS Convenience Store Group has to make sure that every gallon sold is of the highest quality. All Scotchman, Young's Food Stores, Lil' Cricket Stores, Village Pantry Stores, and Next Door Stores are company owned and operated, not franchised or operated by dealers. Most gasoline locations, even those with major oil company brands, are operated by independent owners, dealers, and franchisees. With Carolina Petro, you always get consistency. We continuously monitor every underground tank to make sure you get a quality product with every gallon you buy. Carolina Petro gasoline is always fresh. On average, we replace our entire inventory many times a week. Gasoline is formulated differently for various times of the year, and should be used in the season for which it is specifically refined. Stale gasoline can cause an engine not to start, develop vapor lock, or clog your fuel system and injectors. Carolina Petro gasoline is guaranteed. That means if you ever have a mechanical problem with your car or truck caused by Carolina Petro gasoline, VPS will solve the problem. This doesn't mean we'll just give you your money back for the gasoline and wish you luck. It means we will solve the problem...to your satisfaction. We couldn't make this guarantee if we weren't completely confident that our gasoline is of the highest quality.

Bean Brothers

As with many brothers, the Bean brothers could agree on the big picture, but not on the little details. They both concurred that a new, better cup of coffee was needed. They agreed this coffee should be well-balanced with a capricious spirit and distinct flavor. But, where to find such coffee was where their agreement ended, and so they each set forth to search the world for that elusive perfect cup of java.

One brother believed he could find the most classic of coffee beans in Colombia. He explored the entire country and came upon a small cache in Bogata that exceeded his expectations. Meanwhile, his brother found himself in the Alta Verapez highlands of Guatemala. He discovered amidst dense foliage, a bean that was spicy yet smoky with rich flavors. Then he learned of a light, aromatic bean found only in Peru so he traveled there to acquire more beans in Chancamayo before returning home.

When the Bean brothers came home from their travels, each one made a strong case for the coffee beans they had chosen. But their discussion became heated, and in a tussle, all three bags of beans toppled over and mixed together. With the beans now combined there was no way to choose just one bean so the brothers brewed the blend. After one taste, they looked at each other in amazement and agreeed that they had indeed discovered the perfect cup of coffee.

Now, you can discover that same coffee perfection that the Bean Brothers found at any of our VPS locations! Stop in for a cup of hot and fresh Bean Brothers coffee today!