Quick Stop
Convenient. What makes something … convenient? Turning on the kitchen sink for a glass of water? Flipping the switch and the light comes on? Adjusting the thermostat and the room becomes warmer? All make life a little easier. How about grabbing a gallon of milk on the way home from work for the kids’ cereal in the morning? What about running out for your favorite candy bar and a cold soda to help you finish cramming for that physics exam tomorrow? Or driving all night after the business meeting with 150 miles left to go and finding a station still open to fill the tank and savor a cup of freshly brewed coffee? Better yet, having to finish the project at work, arriving home without any time to cook, but walking through the door with a chicken dinner?
Sometimes it’s the things we take for granted that make life a little less complicated because of their convenience. So when the need arises to satisfy that hunger for the snack you desire, you need to grab a few pantry staples to restock your shelves, when you have that craving for a tasty chicken dinner, or if the family car’s gas tank is in need of filling, make Good To Go of Winamac your one-stop shop to fill your needs.
Originally based out of Monterey, Good Oil Company was founded in 1941 by Don Good Sr. Early on, selling and distributing petroleum-based products for agricultural use and residential heating made up the day-to-day operation. Eventually, Don became a distributor for Standard Oil/Amoco and, over the years, continued to improve and grow his business. Finally, after serving the community for more than 35 years, Don retired in 1978 and handed the reins over to his sons Don and Dean.
After running the business for a few years, Don and Dean could see the winds of change blowing on the horizon. Grocery stores weren’t just selling groceries, but now were also selling fuel. Gas stations weren’t just selling gas, but were also selling snacks and food. To remain competitive, they opened their first convenience store in 1980 and never looked back. Twenty stores later, and located in Indiana, Illinois and Ohio, they continue to grow and expand.
In today’s fast-paced environment called life, convenience plays a huge factor. This was recognized, and in addition to selling fuel and snacks, they expanded their stores to include hot, freshly made food. In several stores one can get popular items such as hand-battered chicken tenders made fresh daily along with potato wedges, or a made-to-order pizza with your favorite toppings. Gone are the days of seeing the same hot dog rolling under the light bulb. Breakfast and lunch items are also served at their appropriate times. The Good To Go Cafe allows you to have a hot meal, sit down and unwind a bit from the daily grind. In addition to having the ability to prepare food on their own, four of the stores have teamed up with the familiar chain Subway, offering customers its many sandwich options. Using the Good To Go/My Good Rewards app provides savings on fuel and food items.
With their roots being that of the petroleum industry, expansion and improvement were inevitable. In addition to supplying their own stores with fuel, Good Oil provides 160 other stores with fuel from suppliers that include Amoco, BP, Marathon, Phillips and Citgo. A fleet of 29 tanker trucks ensures safe and reliable delivery to keep your business running smoothly, whether your demand is for diesel fuel, gasoline, lubricants or even biofuels.
Along with running a successful company, community involvement is another area that Good Oil takes pride in. From being sponsors for local events, donating to those in need and supporting area schools, Good Oil gives back to the community that they have been a part of for more than 80 years.
“Supporting our local schools is something that we really enjoy,” Good says.
Being a family-run company, a new generation is transitioning in to oversee operations. Daughter Nikki and son Wyatt have assumed the roles of incoming CEO and president, respectively. Their leadership will ensure customers, their 350 employees and the community stability for years to come.
Should the need arise to inquire about or schedule a delivery, Good Oil Company and the Good To Go convenience store can be reached at 574-946-4863. The store is open 24 hours and is located at 1201 N. U.S. Highway 35 in Winamac.
