Krist Blog

The Willis family owns and operates their small business in the Northwoods of Iron River, Michigan in the Upper Peninsula. From syrup to candied nuts, they offer a variety of delicious delicacies, locally harvested and formulated to bring you 100% natural maple products. Their syrup was declared USDA certified organic in 2021, and is harvested […]

Starting this week, we will be featuring a different locally-owned and -made product that we carry in our convenience stores EACH WEEK. Our first highlight is Great Lakes Potato Chips. On a sunny day in 2009, Ed Girrbach and his son Chris pulled their pick-up truck in line with four 53 foot semi-tractor trailers waiting […]

“Strong, seasonal, and spiced up. If you think pumpkin spice is basic, you’re in for a surprise.” – Death Wish Coffee   The teeth-chattering seasons are upon us which means all things spooky, soothing, and warm come out of the storage closets and take over shelves in every store. Krist is no exception. For a […]

Quinnesec, MICH – On August 15, representatives from Krist and the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce met for a ribbon cutting at their Quinnesec location. This gathering represents the commitment Krist has made to the area and to being an involved community entity. This commitment goes beyond Quinnesec–today, they own and operate 78 convenience store […]

At Krist, we make it a priority to dedicate funding to be used for sponsorships and supporting our local communities’ events, fundraisers, and operations. Just in this year’s summer months alone, we have sponsored MORE THAN FIFTEEN events and/or organizations. These entities include but are not limited to the following: Wakefield, MI Gus Macker Boondock […]

After almost five months of recovering from a structure fire which included a propane tank and a downed power line, the Ironwood Krist has reopened as of July 19 at noon! On February 21 at 5:55am the incident was reported and the Ironwood Public Safety Department was dispatched. The issue was quickly controlled by the […]

On May 13th, Krist Oil was awarded the Above and Beyond Award in recognition of the company and its owners going the extra mile for active military members—beyond the requirements of the law. The award was presented on behalf of the men and women of the National Guard and Reserve Forces for outstanding service and […]

Friday, March 31st our Regional Retail Supervisor, Wes Amerson graduated from Sergeant Major Academy. The Sergeants Major Academy prepares Master Sergeants and Sergeants Major to elevate from a tactical level of thinking to an operations and strategic perspective thus preparing them for leadership positions in organizations executing unified land operations. During Wes’s two years of […]

On February 3, 2023, all Upper Peninsula of Michigan Krist Oil locations will be donating 5 cents per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline (87 Octane) sold that day to the Weaver family. Tara and Gerald Weaver, residents of Escanaba, MI were taken too soon from their family and friends on January 27, 2023, leaving behind […]

Krist Oil Company opened their newest convenience store location in Cadillac, MI on January 19th, 2023. Located at 605 N Mitchell Street, this location offers new bean to cup coffee machines, a large beer cave, expanded food service, wide variety of liquor and wine selection, clean restroom, tobacco products, and Krist Rewards Loyalty App. Click […]

On November 11th, 2022, all Michigan Krist Oil locations will be donating 3 cents per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline (87 Octane) sold that day to the Upper Peninsula Honor Flight (U.P. Honor Flight). The U.P. Honor Flight is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to fly Upper Peninsula of Michigan Veterans who served from […]

South Shore Fishing Association held their 8th annual Veterans Fishing Day event on August 6th 2022. Beginning at 8am, boat captains volunteered their boats and time to help vets set sail on their adventure of Lake Superior followed by a boat parade at Mattson Lower Harbor Park escorted by the United States Coast Guard and […]

Krist Oil Company has re-opened their convenience store location on Wednesday, July 20th located at 371 French Street Peshtigo, WI 54157. After a complete rebuild, they are happy to announce that the Peshtigo 1 location now offers new bean to cup coffee machines, a large beer cave, expanded food service, including Hunt Brother’s Pizza, wide […]

Krist Oil Company opened their convenience store location in Quinnesec, MI in May 2022. Located at W7262 US Highway 2, next door to Krist LP Gas- Propane Plant, offers new bean to cup coffee machines, a large beer cave, expanded food service, including Hunt Brother’s Pizza, wide variety of liquor and wine selection, clean restroom, […]

Proceeds Benefit the Families of Vega Ellis and Kody Klimek Both Battling Cancer The Peshtigo Police Department with assistance from the Marinette County Sheriff’s Department will be pumping gas for a purpose on February 20th, 2022, from 9 AM – 1 PM at Peshtigo’s Krist Oil Station. All donations will go directly to aid two […]

Krist Oil Company was awarded the Bronze-Level Veteran Friendly award granted by the Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency. This award is given to employers for their commitment to hiring veterans and educating human resources personnel on how to connect veterans with the services and resources available to them through the Michigan Veterans Resources Service Center. We […]

Krist Oil Transport Supervisor, Kiel Atanasoff, was awarded the Patriot Award by the Department of Defense for his continued support for service member and former Krist employee, David Froland. David Froland nominated his employer Kiel for this award after his deployment to Washington D.C. Froland expressed his gratitude for the support he was given during […]

Now Hiring at Many Krist Food Marts Locations! Krist Oil Company is always looking for qualified employment opportunities. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits package, 401(k) plan, relocation opportunities and more. Positions Available: Retail Store Manager Retail Clerk  NEW! COMPETITIVE WAGES AND EMPLOYEE INCENTIVES! Apply Here or at Any Krist Food Marts Location Today!