Keeping Community Strong

While on the outside it appears to be your typical gas station, the Southfield Gas & Go in Allen Park is anything but typical – just check out the first three reviews on Google.

“The store is super clean and the staff is extremely helpful.”

"Great prices and friendly service!"

"Cheapest gas around in that area and it just keeps getting more expensive as you go."

Gas stations are typically not described as “super clean” with “friendly service.” But, again, this isn’t your typical gas station.

Located at 17001 Southfield Road in Allen Park, Southfield Gas & Go is co-founded by Sam Nassar, who takes great pride in providing that friendly service in a super clean environment.

“I come from a family business background and learned early on the importance of hard work, customer service and building relationships with the community,” said Nassar, who purchased Gas & Go in 2011 and has built the business from the ground up. “We have grown into one of the well-known neighborhood gas stations in the Allen Park area.”

Nassar is from the Metro Detroit area and has been closely connected to Allen Park and the surrounding communities for many years through business and community involvement. He graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration, which helped shape his leadership, operations and public relations experience.

Over the years, he has expanded into operating multiple fuel stations. Nassar is frequently featured in local media discussing fuel prices, energy markets and consumer issues, and has long been focused on investing in Allen Park and contributing to the city’s growth.

“Allen Park has a strong sense of community,” he said. “People support local businesses, and there’s a welcoming, hardworking atmosphere here. We chose Allen Park because we saw long-term potential and wanted to invest in a city where relationships and reputation truly matter.”

While big chains such as Sheetz and Speedway continue to add locations throughout the Detroit area, Nassar believes that the local stores offer a more personal service and a “personal connection with customers.”

“We’re not just a corporate location – we’re locally owned and community focused,” he said. “We work hard to keep the station clean, stocked, competitive on pricing, and available for the community 24/7. We also stay active in local events, media discussions and community engagement. Big chains may have bigger budgets, but we offer something more personal – real relationships with our customers and direct involvement in the community.”

And the response from customers has been a gas, gas, gas.

“The feedback we hear most is about customer service, cleanliness and convenience,” Nassar said. “Customers appreciate that we know many of them by name and try to create a friendly environment where people feel respected and welcomed. Our goal is not just to survive against big chains – it’s to continue growing, improving and showing that independent businesses still play a major role in keeping communities strong.”