DALLAS, Tex. - More than 850 ALON convenience stores, located throughout Texas and New Mexico, are offering one lucky couple a chance to win a date night??in a convenience store.

This unique experience includes convenience store cuisine such as hot dogs, soda, chips and candy, and the couple will be escorted via limo during the date. ALON is also offering an all-expenses paid trip to a big city chosen by the couple. Sure, a trip to Vegas or New Orleans is not as cool as date night at your local c-store, but most cities have some kind of convenience store so it??s not a total loss.

As a part of this once-in-a-lifetime contest, ALON is introducing a new super fan, Phil. As an expert on interpersonal relationships and heavy machinery, Phil has invaluable dating tips for couples and even the lovelorn. For example, when visiting a convenience store to make critical purchases, Phil advises, "It can be tempting, but don??t overdo it on sweets too soon in the evening. Hello sugar crash!"

The opportunity to win a date night at ALON convenience stores will continue through March 1. By simply texting "DATE" to the 444222 short code, some lucky couple can have an all-expenses paid date at the ALON convenience store of their choice. In addition to entering via text messaging, contestants can register to win online at www.myalon.com.