Maverik Races to Reach 60K Facebook Likes

N. SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Maverik Inc. is in a race to reach 60,000 likes on Facebook and is rewarding customers who help it get there with a free XL Fountain Drink.

The chain launched a promotion called "Race to 60K Likes." From April 23-28, customers who like the Maverik Facebook page will receive a downloadable coupon for a free fountain drink. The coupon for a free XL Fountain Drink or refill up to 44 ounces can be redeemed at all Maverik locations through April 28.

"Want to score a FREE XL Fountain Drink from Maverik Adventure's First Stop?" the retailer wrote on its Facebook page. "Like Maverik’s page. Get the coupon here: http://woobox.com/z7e27u."

According to Facebook's rules, Maverik cannot require individuals to like its Facebook page to receive the free coupon.

As of Thursday, 52,000 people liked Maverik on Facebook.

The N. Salt Lake City-based chain — known as "Adventure's First Stop" — operates more than 270 convenience stores in 10 states.