(West Des Moines, Iowa - April 8, 2009) - In celebration of the grand opening of its newest stores in southwest Missouri, Kum & Go, L.C., one of the nation's leading convenience store chains, will give away a 2009 Harley Davidson Nightster motorcycle to one of its loyal customers.
 
“The Harley Davidson giveaway is a perfect opportunity for us to get to know our newest customers,” said Meggan Kring, Director of Communications. “We are thrilled to announce the opening of these stores and look forward to serving the people of southwest Missouri.”
 
Customers can register to win the Harley by visiting any Greater Springfield Kum & Go location from May 1-15, 2009. No purchase necessary to enter the drawing. Ozarks Coca Cola and Dr. Pepper Bottling Company donated the motorcycle for Kum & Go's grand opening promotion.
 
Kum & Go agreed to purchase 37 Cody's Convenience Stores on Feb. 9. With a total of
71 stores and nearly 300 associates, the Cody’s purchase makes Kum & Go the largest convenience store operator in southwest Missouri.
 
“By purchasing in bulk for our many stores, we are able to pass those savings along to our customers,” said Kyle J. Krause, President and CEO. “At Kum & Go, we work hard to ensure that our customers get the best value possible, which is important to everyone during these hard economic times. Our customers know they can count on Kum & Go to provide quality products at an affordable price.”
 
Kum & Go has acquired Cody’s locations in Battlefield, Bolivar, Clever, Fair Grove, Hollister, Joplin, Monett, Neosho, Nixa, Republic, Rogersville, Springfield, Waynesville, and Webb City, MO. Kum & Go also assumed ownership of Cody’s eight car washes.
 
With 431 stores in 12 states and more than 3,600 associates throughout the Midwest, Kum & Go is the fifth largest privately-held convenience store chain in the United States. (The store count will be 432 on Friday when the 4020 W. Battlefield location opens in Springfield at 6:00 a.m.)
 
 

About Kum & Go, L.C.

Founded on exceptional customer service, Kum & Go is a pioneer in the convenience store industry. The family-owned company began in 1959 in Hampton, Iowa, and has grown to more than 400 convenience stores in 12 states (Iowa, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wyoming and Wisconsin). Thanks to the efforts of its more than 3,600 associates, Kum & Go convenience stores continue to lead the industry in customer service and convenience. In addition to a wide selection of products, Kum & Go provides customers a proprietary mix of products under the well-known Hiland brand name. Other proprietary product offerings include Java Ridge Premium Coffee, Napa Creek and Sea Ridge wines, Go Fresh Market sandwiches, Nuclear energy drinks and Nutri2o nutraceutical waters.

Kum & Go has maintained 50 years of dedicated community commitment, each year returning at least 10 percent of its profits to the communities it serves. Kum & Go is the fifth largest privately-held convenience store chain in the United States. For more information about Kum & Go, visit www.kumandgo.com.