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re: Is there a market for more upscale convenient stores in the U.S.?
Posted on 8/24/25 at 10:07 am to fr33manator
Posted on 8/24/25 at 10:07 am to fr33manator
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So like every gas station in the south?
Meh. South La and Ms mostly have shitty gas stations.
And yes I would pay higher prices to be in a clean store and not have to be around the specialty smoke people who buy their flavored smokes one or two each at a time along with lottery purchases. How in this day can lottery customers seem to so often cause confusion in the stores?
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Posted on 8/24/25 at 10:08 am to Powerman
Americans are addicted to cheap shitty food. Its vicious cycle between the availability of cheap shitty food and the consumer being unable to stop buying it.
Posted on 8/24/25 at 10:18 am to TDsngumbo
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Yes, I was just thinking how I could go for a shopping experience with even higher prices.
I'm all for higher prices if it deters a lot of people.
The higher the prices, the better dressed and quieter a lot of people are. I like well dressed quiet people.
This post was edited on 8/24/25 at 10:19 am
Posted on 8/24/25 at 10:20 am to Powerman
There's one in Harrison County off of Exit 20. Has a small grocery section and an awesome hot bar.
Posted on 8/24/25 at 10:22 am to GRTiger
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picturing in my head is what you're picturing.
No, they can’t sell women like we’re at an auction.
Posted on 8/24/25 at 10:25 am to Bestbank Tiger
Convenience stores are one of the biggest ripoffs there is. And it’s amazing. Stop and get gas one morning and watch all the lawn guys, construction guys, etc. go in there and spend what has to be $20-25 bucks worth on a sack of shitty junk food to get through their day.
Posted on 8/24/25 at 10:26 am to Powerman
Qt is just the right niche in my opinion from product offerings, pricing and hands down the best customer service. What is one of the main things you want when visiting a gas station? To get what you need and get in and out fast. They must have a great training regiment and recruitment process because they are best in class and number two’s not close. I’m not sure of their geographic footprint but if anyone reading this has been in one you know exactly what I mean.
Posted on 8/24/25 at 10:27 am to Allthatfades
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Convenience stores are one of the biggest ripoffs there is. And it’s amazing. Stop and get gas one morning and watch all the lawn guys, construction guys, etc. go in there and spend what has to be $20-25 bucks worth on a sack of shitty junk food to get through their day.
How is that on the convenience stores?
Those guys could easily spend a weekend day prepping their food and snacks for the week and not have to deal with that.
They don't have to stop there to get those items. They can go to a grocery store. They are paying for the convenience. That's part of the business model.
Posted on 8/24/25 at 10:49 am to Odysseus32
The biggest part of the rip off is when they get a bottle of water, Gatorade, or energy drink.
You can go down the street to the grocery store and get a case of water for $4
You can go down the street to the grocery store and get a case of water for $4
Posted on 8/24/25 at 10:58 am to Powerman
success would be highly dependent on the location. as soon as one apartment complex pops up within a half a mile, it’s over with.
Posted on 8/24/25 at 11:16 am to Powerman
Yeah...Kwik Trip.
Posted on 8/24/25 at 11:17 am to notiger1997
quote:I've noticed that while convenience store prices have gone up a lot for these products, vending machine prices have remained relatively stable. Still not a "good deal," but interesting.
The biggest part of the rip off is when they get a bottle of water, Gatorade, or energy drink.
You can go down the street to the grocery store and get a case of water for $4
Posted on 8/24/25 at 11:17 am to Powerman
We have one in front of our neighborhood that does poboys, wings , brick oven pizza. Also has a of decent selection of fresh produce and such. It stays busy so I’d say yes
Posted on 8/24/25 at 11:26 am to DarkDrifter
In my town, most are owned by Indians but for QT and Prado. They pretty much suck.
Posted on 8/24/25 at 11:33 am to SA4LSU
Good to know. Im not a C-store shopper, but I will try the new QT in Corsicana TX the next time I am in area.
Posted on 8/24/25 at 11:34 am to Klark Kent
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success would be highly dependent on the location.
That's basically the solution for OP
Better areas have better convenience stores, typically.
Posted on 8/24/25 at 11:46 am to SlowFlowPro
Foxtrot tried this in urban areas but the prices were so high that it was comical and it crashed and burned is spectacular fashion
Posted on 8/24/25 at 11:49 am to Powerman
You know the OT is obsessed with gas stations. Well done sir
Posted on 8/24/25 at 12:13 pm to Powerman
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Was watching some videos a while back of how nice the 711 stores are in Japan. You can actually get decent and somewhat fresh food in those places.
Italy too.
Traveling from major city to major city, when you stop at their gas stations, you can buy some serious Italian cuts, sandwiches, and even pasta.
Posted on 8/24/25 at 12:14 pm to Antonio Moss
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Italian cuts, sandwiches, and even pasta.
Autogrill paninis are elite
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