They’re most-known for their massive gas stations (like 100+ pumps and 75,000 square-foot store) with overpriced food and gift shop. Some of their older, smaller stations South of Houston are more typical gas stations with 8-10 pumps, but they’re known for the flagship stores. They also famously prohibit 18-wheelers.
I’ll give them credit for what they do well. Their restrooms are generally spotless. They’ll have multiple people who’s entire shift is spent keeping the restrooms stocked and clean. And they pay better than most gas stations, though my understanding is that it’s still a shitty place to work.
And that’s about it on the good. There’s a CVS-receipt list of ways they’re shitty.
What I don’t understand is their gas pricing. They’re usually the cheapest gas around by a significant margin, which itself makes sense if they’re trying to use cheap gas to get people to go inside and buy a 10 dollar sandwich. But they don’t typically post their gas prices. Their 100-foot sign is just their logo, and you won’t see the gas prices until you get to the pump. The price alone won’t get people to the store. They could charge more than other places and most people wouldn’t notice.
Traffic control and to prevent the “truck stop” vibe that rich white people who will spend 30 dollars on a t-shirt with a beaver from going inside.
It also means that existing mega truck stops like TA, Loves, etc aren’t in as much competition with them, and the truckers aren’t buying up all the affordable fuel from Bucees without going inside to buy mediocre brisket.
It’s funny you say that, I stopped at a buccee’s for the first time and found it underwhelming. Wawa, Sheetz, Royal Farms are all better because you can customize your food. The only thing buccee’s is is bigger.
Not even sure what it is…will anyone actually miss it?
They’re most-known for their massive gas stations (like 100+ pumps and 75,000 square-foot store) with overpriced food and gift shop. Some of their older, smaller stations South of Houston are more typical gas stations with 8-10 pumps, but they’re known for the flagship stores. They also famously prohibit 18-wheelers.
I’ll give them credit for what they do well. Their restrooms are generally spotless. They’ll have multiple people who’s entire shift is spent keeping the restrooms stocked and clean. And they pay better than most gas stations, though my understanding is that it’s still a shitty place to work.
And that’s about it on the good. There’s a CVS-receipt list of ways they’re shitty.
What I don’t understand is their gas pricing. They’re usually the cheapest gas around by a significant margin, which itself makes sense if they’re trying to use cheap gas to get people to go inside and buy a 10 dollar sandwich. But they don’t typically post their gas prices. Their 100-foot sign is just their logo, and you won’t see the gas prices until you get to the pump. The price alone won’t get people to the store. They could charge more than other places and most people wouldn’t notice.
the fuck? what kind of shitty gas station bans their best customers?
Traffic control and to prevent the “truck stop” vibe that rich white people who will spend 30 dollars on a t-shirt with a beaver from going inside.
It also means that existing mega truck stops like TA, Loves, etc aren’t in as much competition with them, and the truckers aren’t buying up all the affordable fuel from Bucees without going inside to buy mediocre brisket.
It’s for the safety of all other traffic. Also clearly they don’t need trucker traffic, they’re doing just fine with their business model.
Oversized gas stations. That’s all. Not anything particularly interesting.
ohhh like wawa?
It’s funny you say that, I stopped at a buccee’s for the first time and found it underwhelming. Wawa, Sheetz, Royal Farms are all better because you can customize your food. The only thing buccee’s is is bigger.
Like 20 wawa gas stations put together, half of it is a gift shop, and it stinks like brisket.
Yes, I’m sure they will.
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