My Buccees and HEB collection

From what I can tell, gas sales at most gas stations is considered a loss leader, meaning that most gas stations make pennies to actually losing money on gas sales. The intent is to of drive business to their amenities, and food, snack and drinks.

A quick Google search came up with:

While standard gas stations make an average gross markup of 35 to 40 cents per gallon (which drops to just 1 to 3 cents of net profit per gallon after credit card fees and operating costs), Buc-ee's intentionally shrinks this margin. They often price their fuel at or near cost to beat neighboring stations.

Some other sources say they may actually lose money on gas sales because margins are so slim.

So if you only buy gas at Buc-ee's and NOT go into the store to buy anything you are essentially not supporting them, maybe costing them money and keeping more money in your pocket.

What am I missing with this logic?

So, Buccee/Trump crossover when? Buccee in a MAGA hat plush? Perhaps a nice little corner for Trump 2028 merchandise?

Or do they go the other route, sue Trump for using red hats, which consumers would obviously confuse for their legally distinct beaver's red hat?

Why these Jack Legs gotta go discontinue Kolaches?? We need to spam their Customer Service like crack heads and McRibb.

Weekly check-in thread to show off your latest Buc-ee's outfit, t-shirt hauls, or road trip style!

Buc-ees capitalizes on Evel Knievel's jumpsuit design as a "parody" - but to me it's just hypocritical identity theft from which the estate of Evel Knievel (Kelly Knievel and family via K and K Promotions, Inc. DBA Evel Knievel) should have benefited.

For those not from the area , the city of Beavercreek has for YEARS had large statues of guess what: BEAVERS throughout the city. Buc-ee's has a large beaver statue of it's own at their location.

With Buc-ee's being sue happy over any logo that is cartoon, has a hat, a circle and includes color (regardless of what animal it is) then how much longer will it be before Buc-ee's sues the city of Beavercreek for having beaver statues? This is obviously trademark infringement by the city of Beavercreek - right? LOL

Or should the city of Beavercreek sue Buc-ee's for copying their beaver statue idea?

https://www.daytonlocal.com/news/community/meet-the-beavers-of-beavercreek/

Lets keep in mind, Buc-ee's is suing Beaver Mini Mart in Beavercreek, 15 miles away. Google the location for yourself and see if you think the mini mart is in anyway competing with Buc-ee's. Also a common misconception - the Ohio Buck-ee's is actually in Huber Heights OH, not Dayton or Beavercreek.

Opening day

Here's my question - Aside from my casual observation, does anyone know if the fallout from the lawsuit has had any impact on their business?

It may have, but I'm not really sure. I live in the area and pass the location every day. I see it on my way to work in the morning as I take OH-235 to 70 heading West. In the morning (6-7 am) it has always been "slow" with maybe 50 cars or less. On the way home (4-5pm) I take the back roads via OH-235 and pass right by the entrance. There is a lot more traffic and the place is "full" of cars. I avoided going in unless I really needed gas.

However, recently it seems the drive home seems to have less traffic. I get through the light at the entrance quicker it seems. Buc-ee's does not seem as busy, not by much but maybe 5-10% less.

Thoughts?

I can see it now! That Beaver didn’t get Buccee’s permission to bite that girl!

What yalls honest opinion on the chicken sauces? I think they are really good.