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Forward
Michigan-based family company with convenience stores, fuel services, and restaurants across the region.
About
Forward is a fifth-generation family business founded in 1925 and headquartered in Michigan. The company operates across four divisions serving 24 counties in Central and Northern Michigan and the Thumb. You'll find Forward's convenience stores at Shell and Marathon locations throughout the region, along with nearly 60 Subway restaurants. The company also supplies propane, diesel, and fuel oil to homes and businesses across its service area. Beyond fuel and food, Forward runs the Lumber Jack Lodge in West Branch, which offers accommodations and event space for gatherings up to 250 guests, plus on-site catering. The Lumber Jack Food & Spirits restaurant is also located in West Branch. In Bay City, Ideal Party Store carries beer, wine, and spirits alongside the adjacent Shamrock Dairy Bar. Forward employs over 1,000 people across its operations.