KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A popular gas station in the Kansas City metro ranked second in a new study that found the best convenience stores in the nation, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index. QuikTrip was ranked the second-best convenience store in the nation in the new study. Man struck with leash at Grandview park after pepper spraying dog The convenience store study was conducted based on 5,710 randomly selected customer surveys. The surveys were conducted between March and September 2024. Pennsylvania-based Wawa came in first as the best convenience store with a score of 82%. QuikTrip came in second at 81%, and Buc-ee's tied for third place at 80% with Murphy USA. “Convenience stores are no longer just a quick stop for gas and snacks—they are becoming serious competitors in the food service industry,” Forrest Morgeson, the Director of Research Emeritus at the ACSI said. "By focusing on the in-store dining experience, while maintaining the speedy service that customers have grown accustomed to, convenience stores may have found the perfect recipe for success.” When Kansas City area could feel effects from port strike The study looked at the store's hours, locations, quality of the mobile apps and more, which led to QuikTrip taking second place. Click here to see the full report.