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So basically Costco gas? These style of stations are common in Europe in smaller areas as well. You might have a coffee vending machine and cold drinks
So basically Costco gas? These style of stations are common in Europe in smaller areas as well. You might have a coffee vending machine and cold drinks
Convenience store is where profits are made. Very little is made on gas since the margins are tiny. So I can’t see how this can be a working business model here.
Convenience store is where profits are made. Very little is made on gas since the margins are tiny. So I can’t see how this can be a working business model here.
I’m not even sure Costco makes a profit at the gas station in some areas. Might just break even or have a slight loss but make it up through memberships
It does. You slip your credit card into the slot at the pumps. It saves the hassle of standing behind countless people buying over priced junk food and lottery tickets. Same thing in Europe except it also takes bills and the stations are un-manned.
It does. You slip your credit card into the slot at the pumps. It saves the hassle of standing behind countless people buying over priced junk food and lottery tickets. Same thing in Europe except it also takes bills and the stations are un-manned.
Exactly
pull in
prepay
gas up
leave
And 20 cents cheaper per liter
I love American pumps that ask you for a zip code or pin/zip code.
I haven't done a US road trip for a dozen years or so. Do they still require you to present yourself at the kiosk/counter to prepay instead of just inserting your card at the pump?
I haven't done a US road trip for a dozen years or so. Do they still require you to present yourself at the kiosk/counter to prepay instead of just inserting your card at the pump?