Judy Love, co-founder of Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, has been recognized as one of America’s richest self-made women, securing the No. 2 spot on USA Today’s list. As per the list, Judy Love and her family have a net worth of $10.2 billion. Her husband and co-founder, Tom Love, passed away in March 2023.
Judy and Tom Love established the truck stop and convenience store chain in 1964. They began their business journey by leasing their first gas station in Watonga, Oklahoma, using a $5,000 loan from Tom’s parents. Judy was instrumental in managing the company’s finances and operations until 1975 when she decided to return to college.
Today, Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores has grown significantly, with over 640 locations across 42 states. The company boasts estimated revenues of $24 billion. Judy and her four children now own the company, with her sons Greg and Frank serving as co-CEOs since 2014.
Judy Love’s dedication and hard work have been pivotal in transforming a single gas station into a national chain, making Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores a well-known and respected name in the industry.
