Those experiencing barbecue cravings now have a new spot to get their fix in Columbia. The Break Time at 3200 E Stadium Blvd. joins the Clinton and Lee’s Summit locations in serving the Smokestack Bar.B.Q brand. Beef burnt ends, brisket, smoked ribs, pulled pork and pulled chicken are all options available on the menu. Various…
It only takes a moment to make someone’s day better. This is Break Time’s new brand positioning statement and the message was repeatedly emphasized to Break Time managers and area supervisors during the annual Break Time Managers Meeting, which was held in Lake Ozark, Mo. in November. Curtis Chaney, senior vice president of retail, kicked…
A customer recently posted a comment on Break Time’s Facebook page thanking Break Time Assistant Manager Cindy Bruce and Sales Associate Loretta Stevens, who work at store #3156 on Pioneer Boulevard in Boonville, for their kindness and understanding. The customer, a firefighter, had just come from the scene of a serious accident on Interstate 70…
A customer recently sent in a note commending Break Time Sales Associate Tina Hill on a job well done after witnessing her interaction with an unhappy customer. Tina was dealing with a customer who was upset she couldn’t buy tobacco products without identification. She did a great job of calmly explaining the tobacco sales policy…
A recent note from an appreciative Break Time customer stresses why she and her friends and family drive out of their way to visit the store at 402 N. Woodbine in St. Joseph, Mo. I bring in a small group of individuals with developmental disabilities every single Sunday morning. We have been coming on a regular…
Amy Brown was recently promoted to the position of area supervisor for Break Time. In her new position, Brown will have overall responsibility for five stores in Columbia, two in Moberly as well as the Brookfield and Macon locations. She will report to District Manager Cathy Geotz. Brown joined Break Time in 2010 as a manager-in-training…
Break Time store managers, area supervisors and staff from the MFA Oil home office met in Branson, MO for the annual Break Time Managers Meeting on October 20-21. In honor of Break Time’s 30th anniversary, the meeting had an 80s theme, “Back to the Future: Our Next 30 Years,” packed with references to classic movies…
The summer of 1985 included many memorable highlights: “Back to the Future” debuted in theaters and went on to become the year’s top grossing movie, Tears for Fears released their hit radio single “Shout” and the Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals were in the midst of rousing seasons that would culminate with a…
MFA Oil Company opened a new Break Time Neighborhood Market on Grindstone Parkway this week. This is Break Time’s 16th store in the Columbia market and 77th store overall. The new store is in the Red Oak development across from Walmart Supercenter. “We are proud to bring this larger Neighborhood Market concept to the south side of…
MFA Oil has hired Amanda Farmer as district supervisor for Break Time. Farmer will be responsible for the eight Break Time convenience stores in southeast Missouri. “Amanda brings a strong retail record and a lot of energy to our team,” says Break Time Regional Manager Cathy Geotz. “Her character, experience and knowledge in the retail…
MFA Oil Company has hired Curtis Chaney as senior vice president of retail. Chaney will be responsible for the Break Time convenience stores as well as MFA Oil’s Jiffy Lube franchise locations. “Curtis brings a proven track record in the convenience store industry. His character, experience and knowledge in the retail environment align very well…