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Title: QuikTrip
Post by: scoops callahan on July 25, 2011, 03:45:21 PM
Does anyone else go to QuikTrip daily? Im in love. 59 cent 32oz drinks. GREAT DEAL.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 25, 2011, 03:47:41 PM
Would buy stock on IPO.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: jtksu on July 25, 2011, 03:53:53 PM
Not daily but I pretty much always get gas there and usually grab a soda while I'm there.  Summer time prices kinda suck though because there is always a crap ton of scrubby people around the soda machines.  Yuck.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 25, 2011, 03:55:34 PM
The ONE thing that I hate about them, they are almost always using 10% ethanol blend. 
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: AppleJack on July 25, 2011, 03:57:34 PM
One of the best restaurants in KC. Would work there if they would match my salary. You cant slap the smile of their workers. Chicken taquitos  :runaway:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: MeatSauce on July 25, 2011, 04:06:47 PM
One of the best restaurants in KC. Would work there if they would match my salary. You cant slap the smile of their workers. Chicken taquitos  :runaway:
yeah. all of this and the monty jack taquitos.  :love:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Cire on July 25, 2011, 04:10:11 PM
Hot dogs.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Pett on July 25, 2011, 04:10:49 PM
I do enjoy the occasional Black Cherry smoothie from QT. :lick:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: AbeFroman on July 25, 2011, 04:24:38 PM
New M&M cookies  :love:
Their roller snacks are so bad, but so good.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: jtksu on July 25, 2011, 04:28:56 PM
I had (about) a 3 month love affair with their italian subs.  Kinda glad I'm past all that though.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: FP TC etc. on July 25, 2011, 07:50:16 PM
The ONE thing that I hate about them, they are almost always using 10% ethanol blend. 

Love the principal behind ethanol, but not the whole "making bacon cost more" thing.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: 06wildcat on July 26, 2011, 12:52:37 AM
Would buy stock on IPO.

Absolutely terrible idea. An IPO would absolutely ruin QT.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: EMAWmeister on July 26, 2011, 01:50:24 AM
I go twice, 3 times a day sometimes.  I've always said that opening a QT in manhattan would be an easy million.  eff dara's.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 26, 2011, 08:14:03 AM
Would buy stock on IPO.

Absolutely terrible idea. An IPO would absolutely ruin QT.

I used to play for KC Pump N' Dump.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: ben ji on July 26, 2011, 09:54:07 AM
I go twice, 3 times a day sometimes.  I've always said that opening a QT in manhattan would be an easy million.  eff dara's.

Some MHK elites once told me dara's was doing everything they could to stop QT from coming to Manhattan.

Question is IF QT came to Manhattan where would they set up shop? Would love to see one it the ville but I dont think there is enough space.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on July 26, 2011, 10:39:51 AM
I go twice, 3 times a day sometimes.  I've always said that opening a QT in manhattan would be an easy million.  eff dara's.

Some MHK elites once told me dara's was doing everything they could to stop QT from coming to Manhattan.

Question is IF QT came to Manhattan where would they set up shop? Would love to see one it the ville but I dont think there is enough space.

I think it would be on Tuttle Creek Blvd.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 26, 2011, 10:40:21 AM
I go twice, 3 times a day sometimes.  I've always said that opening a QT in manhattan would be an easy million.  eff dara's.

Some MHK elites once told me dara's was doing everything they could to stop QT from coming to Manhattan.

Question is IF QT came to Manhattan where would they set up shop? Would love to see one it the ville but I dont think there is enough space.

They should take over the space at Anderson and 11th Street.  By that Kinkos.  But they'll probably have to demolish Kinkos.  And I'm okay with that.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: AbeFroman on July 26, 2011, 11:12:21 AM
I go twice, 3 times a day sometimes.  I've always said that opening a QT in manhattan would be an easy million.  eff dara's.

Some MHK elites once told me dara's was doing everything they could to stop QT from coming to Manhattan.

Question is IF QT came to Manhattan where would they set up shop? Would love to see one it the ville but I dont think there is enough space.

Knock down and rebuild the Dara's going out of town on 177. Every college student coming and going would hit it, most would still go there on the reg anyways for their awesome snacks. It would probably be the world's busiest QT on gamedays.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 26, 2011, 11:17:02 AM
Renderings?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: DQ12 on July 26, 2011, 02:55:44 PM
From what I've heard, QT has some corporate rule that says every location must be within X miles of one of their distribution centers.  I imagine MHK falls out of range.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: AbeFroman on July 26, 2011, 03:14:35 PM
From what I've heard, QT has some corporate rule that says every location must be within X miles of one of their distribution centers.  I imagine MHK falls out of range.

That's the exact same reasoning I've heard about why Kansas City doesn't have In n Out burger but Dallas does.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: CNS on July 26, 2011, 03:20:11 PM
From what I've heard, QT has some corporate rule that says every location must be within X miles of one of their distribution centers.  I imagine MHK falls out of range.

That's the exact same reasoning I've heard about why Kansas City doesn't have In n Out burger but Dallas does.

Would make sense.  QT supposedly makes/delivers their own food the same day.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: DQ12 on July 26, 2011, 03:21:13 PM
Well, this is settled. 

/thread
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: jtksu on July 26, 2011, 03:22:15 PM
Not buying it.  QT has stores in Tucson, which is nearly the same distance from PHX as MHK is from KC.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: DQ12 on July 26, 2011, 03:24:16 PM
Not buying it.  QT has stores in Tucson, which is nearly the same distance from PHX as MHK is from KC.
That doesn't prove anything.  Distributor could be located somewhere between the two.  Also, Tucson is a far bigger city than Manhattan and might have a distributor of its own.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: jtksu on July 26, 2011, 03:27:23 PM
" QT operates distribution centers in the Kansas City, Phoenix, and Atlanta metropolitan areas, with a new center opening in Dallas in the near future. These warehouses store and ship 70% of the products sold in our stores."
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Saulbadguy on July 26, 2011, 04:24:52 PM
I love a QT donut after a night of PAKing.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Dingo on July 26, 2011, 05:54:06 PM
Whenever I want to work up a good case of the farts, I get something at QuikTrip.  Not joking.  Like going on a road trip with bros, I grab some taquitos or those processed buffalo chicken tubular things, and I'm torturing my travel partners from here to Vegas.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: jtksu on July 26, 2011, 06:14:17 PM
Those buffalo chicken things are tasty, yet really weird.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Stevesie60 on July 26, 2011, 07:54:08 PM
This thread made me have a dream last night in which I robbed a QT. Not for money, but for the snacks. In my dream it had an entire chinese buffet, so I had a ton of that, plus some huge taquitos and donuts.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Dingo on July 26, 2011, 09:23:32 PM
This thread made me have a dream last night in which I robbed a QT. Not for money, but for the snacks. In my dream it had an entire chinese buffet, so I had a ton of that, plus some huge taquitos and donuts.

Woke up smiling, I bet.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: AbeFroman on July 27, 2011, 01:12:52 AM
I talked to my QT worker friend. She knows super insidery stuff (I knew about the breakfast taquitos and potato things months in advance, but both ended up  :barf:) cause she's in the corporate training program (that's another thing I learned, all QT employees, even the soon-to-be corporates have to spend 2 years in a store).

Anyways, she said that opening QTs is all about getting good deals on land to build their stores. So blame whoever is pricing the land out there, also said she wouldn't be surprised if Dara's had something to do with it.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: kitten_mittons on July 27, 2011, 06:19:46 AM
I talked to my QT worker friend. She knows super insidery stuff (I knew about the breakfast taquitos and potato things months in advance, but both ended up  :barf:) cause she's in the corporate training program (that's another thing I learned, all QT employees, even the soon-to-be corporates have to spend 2 years in a store).

Anyways, she said that opening QTs is all about getting good deals on land to build their stores. So blame whoever is pricing the land out there, also said she wouldn't be surprised if Dara's had something to do with it.
Yes, Manhattan, KS, (like other towns) has a main chain of convenience stores (Dara's) and that chain does whatever they can (usually get the city to not allow QT to build in their town.)  St. Joseph, Missouri does the same thing, only their convenience store is Speedy's.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: cas4ksu on July 27, 2011, 07:14:33 AM
the QT inside the Sprint Center is a real DITR.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Saulbadguy on July 27, 2011, 07:37:26 AM
the QT inside the Sprint Center is a real DITR.
Indeed, $1.00 frozen drinks, can't beat that for concession fare.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 27, 2011, 08:27:59 AM
I only go inside gas stations on roadies.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: EMAWmeister on July 27, 2011, 02:01:15 PM
From what I've heard, QT has some corporate rule that says every location must be within X miles of one of their distribution centers.  I imagine MHK falls out of range.

I could see that, but they have stores in StL and Omaha, which are both farther from KC than MHK

I still blame Dara's
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: AppleJack on January 26, 2013, 10:44:59 AM
baller

http://fox4kc.com/2013/01/25/omg-video-woman-mistakes-quik-trip-doughnut-case-for-toilet/
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: eastcat on January 26, 2013, 10:58:34 AM
You can tell it's KCMO, he gets put on hold when calling 911.
Title: Re: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: 8manpick on January 26, 2013, 11:00:01 AM
baller

http://fox4kc.com/2013/01/25/omg-video-woman-mistakes-quik-trip-doughnut-case-for-toilet/
Pretty sure if there is a woman peeing in the doughnuts, that makes it a dive bar.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: jmlynch1 on January 26, 2013, 11:42:03 AM
Those buffalo chicken things are tasty, yet really weird.
Ugh, I have probably eaten an ungodly amount of those things.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Stevesie60 on January 26, 2013, 06:49:53 PM
baller

http://fox4kc.com/2013/01/25/omg-video-woman-mistakes-quik-trip-doughnut-case-for-toilet/
Pretty sure if there is a woman peeing in the doughnuts, that makes it a dive bar.

:lol:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on January 26, 2013, 07:19:10 PM
Really hoped this thread was bumped for news on a MHK location  :frown:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Shacks on January 26, 2013, 09:04:22 PM
From what I've heard, QT has some corporate rule that says every location must be within X miles of one of their distribution centers.  I imagine MHK falls out of range.

That's the exact same reasoning I've heard about why Kansas City doesn't have In n Out burger but Dallas does.

The only reason Dallas has In N Out now is because they decided they wanted to expand to Texas so they opened a new distributor there.  I'm from California so In N Out is a pretty big deal to me.  I'm torn between deciding whether I want them to expand across the whole country just so I can be guaranteed to be able to eat it anywhere and so others will know the joy of In N Out or if I want to stay smaller and more regional so it is more exclusive.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Cire on January 26, 2013, 09:07:30 PM
has anyone been to a "next generation" qt???

:love:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: eastcat on January 26, 2013, 09:28:09 PM
has anyone been to a "next generation" qt???

:love:

Yes, in KCK.

They are by far the must rough ridin' awesome baller gas stations imaginable.
 :thumbs:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: hemmy on January 26, 2013, 09:33:14 PM
has anyone been to a "next generation" qt???

:love:

I go by the one in Shawnee every day. Been in a couple of times. Can't tell the difference to be honest.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on January 26, 2013, 09:38:17 PM
Yea what makes them next generation
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Cire on January 26, 2013, 09:40:25 PM
has anyone been to a "next generation" qt???

:love:

I go by the one in Shawnee every day. Been in a couple of times. Can't tell the difference to be honest.

pffft.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: star seed 7 on January 26, 2013, 09:43:05 PM
whataburger > in n out.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: jtksu on January 26, 2013, 10:45:01 PM
Yea what makes them next generation

There's a coffee deal inside and like 50 frozen drink dispensers...   Also,  patio seating outside... I stop by one a few times per week but have yet to actually use any of the additional stuff available. 
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 27, 2013, 12:12:47 AM
has anyone been to a "next generation" qt???

:love:

they're incredible. could take a classy lady there on a date.

love qt, I never fill up anywhere else. will drive miles out of my way to go to a qt vs some other old gas station.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: bones129 on January 27, 2013, 12:27:35 AM

Many of us in MHK would welcome a multiple QT presence here. The local convenience stores are vanilla businesses at best, nothing at all to be excited about. But the "next generation" QT's? There's something we can get behind.  :dance:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: jtksu on January 27, 2013, 12:30:57 AM

Many of us in MHK would welcome a multiple QT presence here. The local convenience stores are vanilla businesses at best, nothing at all to be excited about. But the "next generation" QT's? There's something we can get behind.  :dance:

From what I understand, all QTs built from now on will be the NG ones,  which In guess makes sense.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 27, 2013, 12:49:46 AM
New one being built like a quarter mile from my work. 119th and Lennox. Can. Not. Wait.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: jtksu on January 27, 2013, 01:13:17 AM
BTW, I was totally kidding about the frozen drink things.   There's a bunch but not 50.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: O-town Kat on January 27, 2013, 10:02:24 AM
How great would it be to get an emaw and QT insider to post here?  Ima try at least.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: ben ji on January 27, 2013, 10:42:04 AM

Many of us in MHK would welcome a multiple QT presence here. The local convenience stores are vanilla businesses at best, nothing at all to be excited about. But the "next generation" QT's? There's something we can get behind.  :dance:

Like Daras would allow that to happen
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: eastcat on January 27, 2013, 01:28:59 PM

Many of us in MHK would welcome a multiple QT presence here. The local convenience stores are vanilla businesses at best, nothing at all to be excited about. But the "next generation" QT's? There's something we can get behind.  :dance:

Like Daras would allow that to happen

QT could buy Daras with pocket change.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: ChiComCat on January 27, 2013, 01:30:37 PM

Many of us in MHK would welcome a multiple QT presence here. The local convenience stores are vanilla businesses at best, nothing at all to be excited about. But the "next generation" QT's? There's something we can get behind.  :dance:

Like Daras would allow that to happen

QT could buy Daras with pocket change.

Would have no reason to want a shitty Dara's other than to tear it down and start over
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: eastcat on January 27, 2013, 01:35:43 PM
Would goEMAW be interested in hosting a QT4MHK campaign page?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: kim carnes on January 27, 2013, 01:48:49 PM
QT sucks.  shut up you idiots.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: j-dub on January 27, 2013, 03:58:42 PM
QT sucks.  shut up you idiots.

oh big surprise
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 27, 2013, 06:31:56 PM
New one being built like a quarter mile from my work. 119th and Lennox. Can. Not. Wait.

that's like a quarter mile from my work too!  :D
Title: Re: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 27, 2013, 08:31:09 PM
New one being built like a quarter mile from my work. 119th and Lennox. Can. Not. Wait.

that's like a quarter mile from my work too!  :D
:cheers:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: CNS on January 27, 2013, 10:07:18 PM
Settled. Carnes is a bot
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: kim carnes on January 27, 2013, 10:13:44 PM
you are obsessing over a gas station.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: TheHamburglar on January 27, 2013, 10:45:40 PM
I'm never more than a mile away from a QT. Also, we have a card for our grocery store that every $50 we spend is 5 cents off per gallon the next time we fill up at QT.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: jtksu on January 27, 2013, 11:22:50 PM
I'm never more than a mile away from a QT. Also, we have a card for our grocery store that every $50 we spend is 5 cents off per gallon the next time we fill up at QT.

Similar situation for the Dillons here.   The discount works at the Dillons gas stations and the Kwik Shops.  Most Kwik Shops are pretty decent but some are even better than QT's.   The one in Goddard is like a mini Dillons- deli, fried chicken, cheap milk, etc.   
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Bloodfart on January 27, 2013, 11:28:55 PM
I'm never more than a mile away from a QT. Also, we have a card for our grocery store that every $50 we spend is 5 cents off per gallon the next time we fill up at QT.

Similar situation for the Dillons here.   The discount works at the Dillons gas stations and the Kwik Shops.  Most Kwik Shops are pretty decent but some are even better than QT's.   The one in Goddard is like a mini Dillons- deli, fried chicken, cheap milk, etc.

some of the kwik shops have a pharmacy.  That's pretty boss for a gas station imo.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 27, 2013, 11:40:29 PM
I'm never more than a mile away from a QT. Also, we have a card for our grocery store that every $50 we spend is 5 cents off per gallon the next time we fill up at QT.

Similar situation for the Dillons here.   The discount works at the Dillons gas stations and the Kwik Shops.  Most Kwik Shops are pretty decent but some are even better than QT's.   The one in Goddard is like a mini Dillons- deli, fried chicken, cheap milk, etc.

yeah that kwik shop is basically the crown jewel of the town of goddard, ks
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: bones129 on January 27, 2013, 11:45:49 PM
The Dillon's discount here in MHK is pretty good...60 cents/gallon at times, and they max out at $1/gallon. So, Mrs. Bones and I take our respective vehicles to the Dillon's pumps at the same time. Because the discount only works with one pump charge, I gas my SUV first, then hand the nozzle off to her and she fills her car. Dillon's is good with this and approves it. We save a lot of $.  :dance:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Bloodfart on January 27, 2013, 11:46:59 PM
I'm never more than a mile away from a QT. Also, we have a card for our grocery store that every $50 we spend is 5 cents off per gallon the next time we fill up at QT.

Similar situation for the Dillons here.   The discount works at the Dillons gas stations and the Kwik Shops.  Most Kwik Shops are pretty decent but some are even better than QT's.   The one in Goddard is like a mini Dillons- deli, fried chicken, cheap milk, etc.

yeah that kwik shop is basically the crown jewel of the town of goddard, ks

They have a walmart now.  :surprised:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: MakeItRain on January 27, 2013, 11:49:15 PM
This QT to Manhattan debate would be settled with a simple trip to their website or Wikipedia. They are only in large metro areas.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: bones129 on January 27, 2013, 11:50:44 PM
I'm never more than a mile away from a QT. Also, we have a card for our grocery store that every $50 we spend is 5 cents off per gallon the next time we fill up at QT.

Similar situation for the Dillons here.   The discount works at the Dillons gas stations and the Kwik Shops.  Most Kwik Shops are pretty decent but some are even better than QT's.   The one in Goddard is like a mini Dillons- deli, fried chicken, cheap milk, etc.

yeah that kwik shop is basically the crown jewel of the town of goddard, ks

They have a walmart now.  :surprised:

Have spent a bit of time in Goddard, but it's been a few years. Where would they put a walmart?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Bloodfart on January 28, 2013, 12:10:27 AM
I'm never more than a mile away from a QT. Also, we have a card for our grocery store that every $50 we spend is 5 cents off per gallon the next time we fill up at QT.

Similar situation for the Dillons here.   The discount works at the Dillons gas stations and the Kwik Shops.  Most Kwik Shops are pretty decent but some are even better than QT's.   The one in Goddard is like a mini Dillons- deli, fried chicken, cheap milk, etc.

yeah that kwik shop is basically the crown jewel of the town of goddard, ks

They have a walmart now.  :surprised:

Have spent a bit of time in Goddard, but it's been a few years. Where would they put a walmart?

It's south east of town.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: jtksu on January 28, 2013, 01:08:18 AM
I'm never more than a mile away from a QT. Also, we have a card for our grocery store that every $50 we spend is 5 cents off per gallon the next time we fill up at QT.

Similar situation for the Dillons here.   The discount works at the Dillons gas stations and the Kwik Shops.  Most Kwik Shops are pretty decent but some are even better than QT's.   The one in Goddard is like a mini Dillons- deli, fried chicken, cheap milk, etc.

yeah that kwik shop is basically the crown jewel of the town of goddard, ks

They have a walmart now.  :surprised:

Have spent a bit of time in Goddard, but it's been a few years. Where would they put a walmart?

It's south east of town.

Just down the road (south) of the new high school.   Think it's like 167th street?   I haven't been yet but JTbro lives off of 135th so he's pretty excited to have one down the road.   Guess it's not real big but at least the rural location keeps a segment of the Walmart trash out...
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Stevesie60 on January 28, 2013, 01:46:31 AM
If I ever move out of Manhattan, the fact that it doesn't have a QT will play a major part.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: EuroCat on January 28, 2013, 06:19:54 AM
They're building a new one within walking distance from EuroMom's house at 87th and Farley in Overland Park. You can practically see the next closest QT from that corner.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 28, 2013, 08:34:44 AM
I'm never more than a mile away from a QT. Also, we have a card for our grocery store that every $50 we spend is 5 cents off per gallon the next time we fill up at QT.

Similar situation for the Dillons here.   The discount works at the Dillons gas stations and the Kwik Shops.  Most Kwik Shops are pretty decent but some are even better than QT's.   The one in Goddard is like a mini Dillons- deli, fried chicken, cheap milk, etc.

yeah that kwik shop is basically the crown jewel of the town of goddard, ks

They have a walmart now.  :surprised:

yeah I heard about that. goddardites are prob pretty excited about that.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 28, 2013, 08:51:52 AM
New one being built like a quarter mile from my work. 119th and Lennox. Can. Not. Wait.

Oh man I work right there too!  :D
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on January 28, 2013, 08:55:20 AM
This QT to Manhattan debate would be settled with a simple trip to their website or Wikipedia. They are only in large metro areas.

Wow. Somebody hasn't seen Wefald's future population estimate based upon NBAF.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Institutional Control on January 28, 2013, 08:57:20 AM
They're building all kinds of Quiktrips in my part of town. And every place they put in a new one, RaceTrac comes in and puts one right across the street.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Cire on January 28, 2013, 09:12:37 AM
New one being built like a quarter mile from my work. 119th and Lennox. Can. Not. Wait.

Oh man I work right there too!  :D

Is this near pflumn?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: ben ji on January 28, 2013, 09:17:20 AM
New one being built like a quarter mile from my work. 119th and Lennox. Can. Not. Wait.

Oh man I work right there too!  :D

Is this near pflumn?

Guyz, I work right down the street as well! We shoudl totally have a QT Next Generation Lunch Pak when it opens!

 Its at 119th past renner, kind of across the street from the HyVee.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 28, 2013, 09:26:54 AM
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=119th+St+and+Lennox+Dr,+Olathe,+KS&hl=en&sll=38.912508,-94.879689&sspn=0.02835,0.055747&t=h&hnear=W+119th+St+%26+N+Lennox+Dr,+Olathe,+Johnson,+Kansas+66061&z=17

Assume one of the empty lots just to the west of marker.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 28, 2013, 09:34:45 AM
It's at the NE corner of that intersection. Just W of the new JitB.
New QT lunch Pak coming this spring.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: XocolateThundarr on January 28, 2013, 10:44:35 AM
I've heard they are going to demo the old Kansas Blue Print building in Wichita and build another nextgen QT there.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: XocolateThundarr on January 28, 2013, 11:01:59 AM
What do you guys mean by "next gen" QTs?  Just the ones with the kitchens?

They are quite a bit bigger than the older stores that are around Wichita.  I think that one of the things they did in the lay out was to make sure there was room for liquor when that law changes.  They are also a lot more open inside the store with a patio area outside (mentioned earlier).  The nextgen label is just what it was called by the GC when I was bidding on the last one in Wichita.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: TheHamburglar on January 28, 2013, 11:04:08 AM
What do you guys mean by "next gen" QTs?  Just the ones with the kitchens?

They are quite a bit bigger than the older stores that are around Wichita.  I think that one of the things they did in the lay out was to make sure there was room for liquor when that law changes.  They are also a lot more open inside the store with a patio area outside (mentioned earlier).  The nextgen label is just what it was called by the GC when I was bidding on the last one in Wichita.

OK, I was just curious if they were trying out something new in Wichita.  We've had the QT kitchens here for awhile, but I can only think of one that has a patio. 
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: XocolateThundarr on January 28, 2013, 11:08:14 AM
The first one that was built in Wichita is at Hillside and Orme just south of Kellogg.  If you use google earth, you can see site demo and clearing in progress and get an overall feel for the size of the site.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: jtksu on January 28, 2013, 11:26:14 AM
What do you guys mean by "next gen" QTs?  Just the ones with the kitchens?

They are quite a bit bigger than the older stores that are around Wichita.  I think that one of the things they did in the lay out was to make sure there was room for liquor when that law changes.  They are also a lot more open inside the store with a patio area outside (mentioned earlier).  The nextgen label is just what it was called by the GC when I was bidding on the last one in Wichita.

I ghink they're called Gen-3s.  Here's a little bit more about them...

http://www.quiktrip.com/Who-is-QT/Press-Information/GEN-3-OPENS-IN-LITTLE-ELM-TX
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 28, 2013, 11:26:55 AM
Here it is on 12/13. The first day I saw then moving dirt. View is from Lennox facing east.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F01%2F29%2F9u5a7u5u.jpg&hash=b2c72b68a9a9a051f6bdbb1acf5bdd217610a616)


This was taken from 119th st on 1/24

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Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: XocolateThundarr on January 28, 2013, 11:39:25 AM
What do you guys mean by "next gen" QTs?  Just the ones with the kitchens?

They are quite a bit bigger than the older stores that are around Wichita.  I think that one of the things they did in the lay out was to make sure there was room for liquor when that law changes.  They are also a lot more open inside the store with a patio area outside (mentioned earlier).  The nextgen label is just what it was called by the GC when I was bidding on the last one in Wichita.

I ghink they're called Gen-3s.  Here's a little bit more about them...

http://www.quiktrip.com/Who-is-QT/Press-Information/GEN-3-OPENS-IN-LITTLE-ELM-TX

Winner..winner.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Johnny Wichita on January 28, 2013, 11:46:17 AM
I've heard they are going to demo the old Kansas Blue Print building in Wichita and build another nextgen QT there.

Yes, confirmed. 
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: XocolateThundarr on January 28, 2013, 11:47:30 AM
I've heard they are going to demo the old Kansas Blue Print building in Wichita and build another nextgen QT there.

Yes, confirmed. 

 :thumbs:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 28, 2013, 07:50:25 PM
drove by the one under construction on 119th over lunch. seemed to be enjoying Olathe.
Title: QuikTrip
Post by: Tobias on January 28, 2013, 11:18:55 PM
BSFS construction porn clearly had an effect on k_m :thumbs:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: jtksu on January 28, 2013, 11:21:56 PM
drove by the one under construction on 119th over lunch. seemed to be enjoying Olathe.

That thing will be done in no time, those dudes don't mess around.
Title: Re: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 29, 2013, 06:09:22 AM
BSFS construction porn clearly had an effect on k_m :thumbs:
I saw a development company sign go up sometime this summer, so I did a Google search and found a City of Olathe meeting transcript of QT proposing the idea. I had been waiting since then to see them start working. I was unreasonably excited when I saw them start moving dirt that fateful day in December.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on January 29, 2013, 01:48:57 PM
Are all the employees at all QuikTrips super nice or is that just the one I go to all the time?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 29, 2013, 01:50:05 PM
Are all the employees at all QuikTrips super nice or is that just the one I go to all the time?

Pretty much all of them are.  Really love how they can trick people making $7/hr into being so nice.  Like REALLY LOVE IT!
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: DQ12 on January 29, 2013, 02:08:22 PM
don't qt employees have (relative to other gas stations) super intense training?  i bet they make more than 7/hr.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: wELLsculptedbrows on January 29, 2013, 02:09:26 PM
Are all the employees at all QuikTrips super nice or is that just the one I go to all the time?

Pretty much all of them are.  Really love how they can trick people making $7/hr into being so nice.  Like REALLY LOVE IT!

Yeah, it's amazing. Look at this consummate professional and the way he seemingly effortlessly deals with adversity.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Xw68IQm1yJY#! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Xw68IQm1yJY#!)
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: 8manpick on January 29, 2013, 02:09:41 PM
A lot of QT employees are salaried w/benefits.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 29, 2013, 02:12:06 PM
Damn, QT is awesome.  Is it run by Mormons?  Don't see how it couldn't be.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 29, 2013, 04:03:45 PM
http://www.glassdoor.com/Salary/QuikTrip-Salaries-E2947.htm

Clerks $8-11/hr
Asst Managers $34-49k/yr
Managers $31-68k/yr
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: TheHamburglar on January 29, 2013, 04:10:31 PM
http://www.glassdoor.com/Salary/QuikTrip-Salaries-E2947.htm

Clerks $8-11/hr
Asst Managers $34-49k/yr
Managers $31-68k/yr

Yeah, but alot of them get benefits, bonuses, and a pretty good tuition reimbursment program, even for clerks.  A guy I worked with's daughter works there while she was in college.  Said she worked an average of 40 hours per week, got in on a college/group insurance plan that QT put money in for her, got $4,000 in tuition reimbursment, and claimed $37,000 on her tax return for 2011. 
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Gooch on January 29, 2013, 04:12:44 PM
has anyone been to a "next generation" qt???

:love:
There is one on Hillside just south of Kellogg in Wichita. I am rough ridin' lost when I go in there. So use to the normal layout of QT. It is bizaro world where up is down left is right completely lost in there
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: AppleJack on January 29, 2013, 04:21:55 PM
QT is basically one of the best restaurants in town that happens to sell gasoline.

Best of the best:
Chicken Taquito
Chocolate Long John
Southwest Chicken Wrap
Strawberry Fanta
Apple slices and cheese package

Where they mumped up was trying to get into the Take & Bake pizza game. Their pizza is complete crap.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 29, 2013, 04:24:34 PM
http://www.glassdoor.com/Salary/QuikTrip-Salaries-E2947.htm

Clerks $8-11/hr
Asst Managers $34-49k/yr
Managers $31-68k/yr

Yeah, but alot of them get benefits, bonuses, and a pretty good tuition reimbursment program, even for clerks.  A guy I worked with's daughter works there while she was in college.  Said she worked an average of 40 hours per week, got in on a college/group insurance plan that QT put money in for her, got $4,000 in tuition reimbursment, and claimed $37,000 on her tax return for 2011.

Yeah, I've always heard that.  GlassDoor isn't 100% accurate either so could be higher.  But they're pretty well-known for treating their employees very well.  They've been in the black for a long time too.

Basically one of my favorite companies and I'm ludicrously loyal to them as a consumer.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: TheHamburglar on January 29, 2013, 04:26:57 PM
A good friend of mine dated the founder's granddaughter all through high school.  Said the family was all very nice, genuine people (except for her, she turned bat-crap crazy). 
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: ChiComCat on January 29, 2013, 04:27:21 PM
http://www.glassdoor.com/Salary/QuikTrip-Salaries-E2947.htm

Clerks $8-11/hr
Asst Managers $34-49k/yr
Managers $31-68k/yr

Yeah, but alot of them get benefits, bonuses, and a pretty good tuition reimbursment program, even for clerks.  A guy I worked with's daughter works there while she was in college.  Said she worked an average of 40 hours per week, got in on a college/group insurance plan that QT put money in for her, got $4,000 in tuition reimbursment, and claimed $37,000 on her tax return for 2011.

Yeah, I've always heard that.  GlassDoor isn't 100% accurate either so could be higher.  But they're pretty well-known for treating their employees very well.  They've been in the black for a long time too.

Basically one of my favorite companies and I'm ludicrously loyal to them as a consumer.

I always hit one when I am driving through the area.  I always get a 64 oz energy drink for like a dollar because it exists.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: mocat on January 29, 2013, 04:28:13 PM
http://www.glassdoor.com/Salary/QuikTrip-Salaries-E2947.htm

Clerks $8-11/hr
Asst Managers $34-49k/yr
Managers $31-68k/yr

Yeah, but alot of them get benefits, bonuses, and a pretty good tuition reimbursment program, even for clerks.  A guy I worked with's daughter works there while she was in college.  Said she worked an average of 40 hours per week, got in on a college/group insurance plan that QT put money in for her, got $4,000 in tuition reimbursment, and claimed $37,000 on her tax return for 2011.

Yeah, I've always heard that.  GlassDoor isn't 100% accurate either so could be higher.  But they're pretty well-known for treating their employees very well.  They've been in the black for a long time too.

Basically one of my favorite companies and I'm ludicrously loyal to them as a consumer.

The QT episode of Undercover Boss was a tearjerker.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 29, 2013, 04:31:06 PM
The one downside of QT is how you never know if their gas (KS side) is 10% ethanol or not.  I really hate that.  I don't generally buy their gas but still go in quite a bit.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on January 29, 2013, 04:55:19 PM
The one downside of QT is how you never know if their gas (KS side) is 10% ethanol or not.  I really hate that.  I don't generally buy their gas but still go in quite a bit.

Doesn't the pump say if there is an ethanol blend?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 29, 2013, 04:56:30 PM
The one downside of QT is how you never know if their gas (KS side) is 10% ethanol or not.  I really hate that.  I don't generally buy their gas but still go in quite a bit.

Doesn't the pump say if there is an ethanol blend?

They just have a sticker there all the time saying it could contain up to 10%.  I don't think they add/remove sticker based on what their pumping at any given time.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: star seed 7 on January 29, 2013, 05:44:27 PM
who gives a crap.
Title: QuikTrip
Post by: Pete on January 29, 2013, 08:14:34 PM
who gives a crap.

I have never once in my life contemplated ethanol content.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: star seed 7 on January 29, 2013, 08:18:42 PM
who gives a crap.

I have never once in my life contemplated ethanol content.

I did once, when I learned my vehicle could take e85.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: jtksu on January 29, 2013, 08:27:43 PM
E10 is completely safe, reduces emissions, is cheaper, and adds 2–3 octane to the blend.   Florida even mandates its use.   I'm not sure what then downside is...
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 29, 2013, 09:28:55 PM
10 percent worse gas mileage. 
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: MakeItRain on January 29, 2013, 09:35:14 PM
who gives a crap.

I have never once in my life contemplated ethanol content.

When you get the stuff that isn't 10% its noticeably different, much better mileage. Ethanol is a racket. In they call the cheap shitty ethanol "Super Unleaded" and its actually cheaper than regular unleaded. Some Casey's General Stores in Kansas also try to run this bullshit, Casey's in Maize comes to mind. All of the QTs in Kansas use the garbage 10%. If fairly certain the state incentives gas stations for selling shitty 10% ethanol.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: jtksu on January 29, 2013, 09:40:24 PM
10 percent worse gas mileage.

If it's a full 10% ethanol, it's only a 3-4% difference in MPGs.  But it's also cheaper,  so...

 http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ethanol.shtml#sources  (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ethanol.shtml#sources)
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Cire on January 29, 2013, 09:42:19 PM
Is this ethanol stuff a white midwesterny thing
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: jtksu on January 29, 2013, 09:45:23 PM
Is this ethanol stuff a white midwesterny thing

Its more prevalent here but apparently very prevalent in Florida as well.   I don't care about the E10 stuff,  it's so common.   Don't use E85 though, unless it's cheap enough to balance out the reduced mileage.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 29, 2013, 09:55:19 PM
My vehicle gets 10 percent worse gas mileage.  YMMV.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: hemmy on January 29, 2013, 10:04:32 PM
E10 is completely safe, reduces emissions, is cheaper, and adds 2–3 octane to the blend.   Florida even mandates its use.   I'm not sure what then downside is...

Ethanol is a completely idiotic fuel source.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Tobias on January 29, 2013, 10:56:44 PM
E10 is completely safe, reduces emissions, is cheaper, and adds 2–3 octane to the blend.   Florida even mandates its use.   I'm not sure what then downside is...

i'm all for finding creative ways to not burn fossil fuels.  not a big fan of seeing us sucking down our already overstressed aquifers to inefficiently grow a bunch of plants where they aren't supposed to grow.  ethanol is great if there happens to be some organic material we have that can be produced efficiently and not be a net drain, but corn in the US is not the same as sugarcane in brazil
Title: Re: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: 8manpick on January 29, 2013, 11:33:30 PM
E10 is completely safe, reduces emissions, is cheaper, and adds 2–3 octane to the blend.   Florida even mandates its use.   I'm not sure what then downside is...

Oh. My. God.

The emissions are only better at the vehicular level, not close if you include production. Also, as mentioned, it gets worse gas mileage. Also, it is really really awful.

Yes using it in your car has slightly lower emissions, is safe, and yes it is subsidized to the point that it is about the same cost as gasoline (also subsidized, I know), but the production of ethanol for this is a terrible misuse of resources.  None of the current research seems to support ethanol as a sustainable, reusable fuel.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: jtksu on January 30, 2013, 12:06:41 AM
Great.   You guys write your congressmen, call Al Gore, hug a tree,  whatever.   I'll just continue to fill my car with whatever comes out of the pumps at QT.   (Or whatever gas station.)   
Title: Re: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: 8manpick on January 30, 2013, 12:08:51 AM
Great.   You guys write your congressmen, call Al Gore, hug a tree,  whatever.   I'll just continue to fill my car with whatever comes out of the pumps at QT.   (Or whatever gas station.)

Absolutely, I will too.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: bones129 on January 30, 2013, 12:15:14 AM
Still bummed that MHK doesn't have a QT. Guess I'm destined to that, while most of my fellow MHKers are bummed about no Red Lobster. Don't know what's worse.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Tobias on January 30, 2013, 12:17:08 AM
Don't know what's worse.

no QT
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: bones129 on January 30, 2013, 12:18:59 AM
Don't know what's worse.

no QT

Yeah, I suspect you're right.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: MakeItRain on January 30, 2013, 01:03:30 AM
My vehicle gets 10 percent worse gas mileage.  YMMV.

Mine does as well, I'm happy I live in a place where I'm not forced to put corn oil in my whip
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Asteriskhead on January 30, 2013, 01:08:57 AM
Still bummed that MHK doesn't have a QT. Guess I'm destined to that, while most of my fellow MHKers are bummed about no Red Lobster. Don't know what's worse.

 :facepalm:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: star seed 7 on January 30, 2013, 06:28:05 AM
Still bummed that MHK doesn't have a QT. Guess I'm destined to that, while most of my fellow MHKers are bummed about no Red Lobster. Don't know what's worse.

red lobster sucks, so obvs answer is QT.  the gas stations in this town are a bore.
Title: QuikTrip
Post by: puniraptor on January 30, 2013, 07:01:10 AM

Regardless of your feelings for Red Lobster, it would be a huge boon to recruiting. Not a joke. 
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: mocat on January 30, 2013, 08:10:30 AM
You guys want to hear something? I have never once stepped foot in a Red Lobster.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Bloodfart on January 30, 2013, 08:16:08 AM
You know who has a QT, Lowrents that's who.   :runaway:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: star seed 7 on January 30, 2013, 08:21:07 AM
You know who has a QT, Lowrents that's who.   :runaway:

Lived in kc and worked in lawrence and stopped in there daily for breakfast.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Institutional Control on January 30, 2013, 08:22:57 AM
QT really puts 7/11 to shame.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: RickRampus on January 30, 2013, 08:25:15 AM
You guys want to hear something? I have never once stepped foot in a Red Lobster.
me too mo, really never had the urge to eat seafood, in Kansas  :cheers:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Institutional Control on January 30, 2013, 08:26:52 AM
You guys want to hear something? I have never once stepped foot in a Red Lobster.
me too mo, really never had the urge to eat seafood, in Kansas  :cheers:

You go to Red Lobster for the biscuits not the seafood.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: RickRampus on January 30, 2013, 08:28:44 AM
You guys want to hear something? I have never once stepped foot in a Red Lobster.
me too mo, really never had the urge to eat seafood, in Kansas  :cheers:

You go to Red Lobster for the biscuits not the seafood.
seems like some pretty price biscuits, amirite
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: star seed 7 on January 30, 2013, 08:30:48 AM
Red lobster is the only restaurant to eff up the pre-meal bread, and that is why it sucks.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on January 30, 2013, 08:32:59 AM
I love Red Lobster. It's not as good as other seafood places, but in Kansas, it's pretty much all you can hope for.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: pissclams on January 30, 2013, 08:45:30 AM
who gives a crap.

I have never once in my life contemplated ethanol content.

When you get the stuff that isn't 10% its noticeably different, much better mileage. Ethanol is a racket. In they call the cheap shitty ethanol "Super Unleaded" and its actually cheaper than regular unleaded. Some Casey's General Stores in Kansas also try to run this bullshit, Casey's in Maize comes to mind. All of the QTs in Kansas use the garbage 10%. If fairly certain the state incentives gas stations for selling shitty 10% ethanol.

i don't really know a lot about gas but I thought that QT has "Top Tier" rated gas, isn't that good?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Gooch on January 30, 2013, 08:53:36 AM
E10 is completely safe, reduces emissions, is cheaper, and adds 2–3 octane to the blend.   Florida even mandates its use.   I'm not sure what then downside is...


Ethanol is a completely idiotic fuel source.
Corn based Ethanol is idiotic. Start talking Ethanol made from switch grass and I will listen.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 30, 2013, 10:06:33 AM
who gives a crap.

I have never once in my life contemplated ethanol content.

When you get the stuff that isn't 10% its noticeably different, much better mileage. Ethanol is a racket. In they call the cheap shitty ethanol "Super Unleaded" and its actually cheaper than regular unleaded. Some Casey's General Stores in Kansas also try to run this bullshit, Casey's in Maize comes to mind. All of the QTs in Kansas use the garbage 10%. If fairly certain the state incentives gas stations for selling shitty 10% ethanol.

i don't really know a lot about gas but I thought that QT has "Top Tier" rated gas, isn't that good?

Yes that's good for sure.  It burns cleaner and over the long haul will keep your engine in better shape.  Phillips 66/ConocoPhillips is also top tier and at least in KS is usually not 10% ethanol.  There's one or two other top-tier brands (Exxon??  Shell?? BP??) but I can't remember who they are. 
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Bloodfart on January 30, 2013, 10:20:05 AM
It all comes from the same place.  The real factor is how fast the gas station empties it's tanks.  The longer fuel sits the more it will degrade and bacterial growth can occur which can plug filters and ruin injector.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 30, 2013, 10:21:19 AM
It all comes from the same place.  The real factor is how fast the gas station empties it's tanks.  The longer fuel sits the more it will degrade and bacterial growth can occur which can plug filters and ruin injector.

Not true.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: kitten_mittons on February 05, 2013, 11:39:36 AM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F02%2F06%2Fsaqu4ujy.jpg&hash=c38a680efd4bfdeec3014bd91bfacd2302a7de95)

:D
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: TheCatFanSpeaks on February 05, 2013, 12:19:11 PM
New one being built like a quarter mile from my work. 119th and Lennox. Can. Not. Wait.

that's like a quarter mile from my work too!  :D

QT Paks!
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: GoodForAnother on February 05, 2013, 12:22:46 PM
what are the chances we all work at the same place?  maybe one of you guys is my smelly neighbor in the cubicle behind me.  :sdeek:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: TheCatFanSpeaks on February 05, 2013, 12:27:42 PM
 :sdeek:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: kitten_mittons on February 05, 2013, 12:30:08 PM
I want to bring the workers energy drinks to speed this thing up.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 05, 2013, 12:47:11 PM
I can pretty much guarantee none of you work where I work.  But just in case:

Did anything significant take place in Dallas last week?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: GoodForAnother on February 05, 2013, 12:48:58 PM
no.  fwiw I work for olathe's largest employer.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Willesgirl on February 05, 2013, 12:51:18 PM
no.  fwiw I work for olathe's largest employer.

The school district?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 05, 2013, 12:58:38 PM
no.  fwiw I work for olathe's largest employer.

Farmers!  :excited:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Bloodfart on February 05, 2013, 01:10:29 PM
no.  fwiw I work for olathe's largest employer.

Medical field?  I bet it is.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: GoodForAnother on February 05, 2013, 01:19:40 PM
no.  fwiw I work for olathe's largest employer.

The school district?

huh.  guess they do have more employees than us.  maybe we're the largest private sector employer.

no.  fwiw I work for olathe's largest employer.

Farmers!  :excited:

bum ba dum bum bum bum bum
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: PoetWarrior on February 05, 2013, 02:48:17 PM
If cars refueled themselves, most people would be inconvenienced less.
Title: Re: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: kitten_mittons on February 05, 2013, 03:19:06 PM
no.  fwiw I work for olathe's largest employer.

The school district?

huh.  guess they do have more employees than us.  maybe we're the largest private sector employer.

no.  fwiw I work for olathe's largest employer.

Farmers!  :excited:

bum ba dum bum bum bum bum
Welp.
Break room pak?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: michigancat on February 05, 2013, 03:27:00 PM
hey guys, you aren't going to have a better Red Lobster experience close to the ocean.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on February 05, 2013, 04:21:14 PM
hey guys, you aren't going to have a better Red Lobster experience close to the ocean.

I agree, but if I were near the ocean there would be a lot of seafood options that are better than Red Lobster. For seafood in the midwest, other than a few diamonds in the rough, Red Lobster is usually about as good as it gets.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: michigancat on February 05, 2013, 04:29:12 PM
hey guys, you aren't going to have a better Red Lobster experience close to the ocean.

I agree, but if I were near the ocean there would be a lot of seafood options that are better than Red Lobster.

Not really. It still needs to get flown in.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on February 05, 2013, 04:35:02 PM
hey guys, you aren't going to have a better Red Lobster experience close to the ocean.

I agree, but if I were near the ocean there would be a lot of seafood options that are better than Red Lobster.

Not really. It still needs to get flown in.

Just look at the seafood restaurants per capita on the coast compared to the midwest, which really only has Red Lobster. If your coastal city doesn't have a seafood place that is better than Red Lobster, I would say it's probably an anomaly.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: pissclams on February 05, 2013, 04:44:42 PM
the best seafood places are serving local seafood that doesn't get flown in from anywhere
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: jtksu on February 05, 2013, 04:48:02 PM
the best seafood places are serving local seafood that doesn't get flown in from anywhere

True,  if all you want is stuff that's locally available.   Japan has probably the best seafood places in the world, how much is caught locally?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Cire on February 05, 2013, 04:54:05 PM
Just found out that QT has amazing milkshakes.  You can get thin, regular or thick.  :love:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: MakeItRain on February 05, 2013, 05:04:14 PM
Just found out that QT has amazing milkshakes.  You can get thin, regular or thick.  :love:

The super QTs or whatever they're called has entire ice cream shoppes in them
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: michigancat on February 05, 2013, 05:15:19 PM
the best seafood places are serving local seafood that doesn't get flown in from anywhere

yeah, and those places are extremely rare and have very limited menus. In SF there just aren't many good locally caught fish.

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/805872

Title: Re: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: kitten_mittons on February 05, 2013, 05:59:37 PM
hey guys, you aren't going to have a better Red Lobster experience close to the ocean.
What does this have to do with anything?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: michigancat on February 05, 2013, 06:11:04 PM
hey guys, you aren't going to have a better Red Lobster experience close to the ocean.
What does this have to do with anything?

People were talking about not eating at Red Lobster because they didn't like the idea of eating seafood in the midwest. I guess I was a little late.
Title: Re: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: kitten_mittons on February 05, 2013, 06:16:37 PM
hey guys, you aren't going to have a better Red Lobster experience close to the ocean.
What does this have to do with anything?

People were talking about not eating at Red Lobster because they didn't like the idea of eating seafood in the midwest. I guess I was a little late.
Oh, I see. I thought you were trying to compare RL to QT or something weird.
Title: Re: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: jtksu on February 05, 2013, 08:41:27 PM
hey guys, you aren't going to have a better Red Lobster experience close to the ocean.
What does this have to do with anything?

People were talking about not eating at Red Lobster because they didn't like the idea of eating seafood in the midwest. I guess I was a little late.
Oh, I see. I thought you were trying to compare RL to QT or something weird.

I eat at Bonefish quite a bit.   It's tasty.   :dunno:
Title: Re: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: GoodForAnother on February 05, 2013, 11:26:43 PM
no.  fwiw I work for olathe's largest employer.

The school district?

huh.  guess they do have more employees than us.  maybe we're the largest private sector employer.

no.  fwiw I work for olathe's largest employer.

Farmers!  :excited:

bum ba dum bum bum bum bum
Welp.
Break room pak?

 :sdeek: :thumbs:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: bones129 on February 06, 2013, 01:04:04 AM

I still want a QT in MHK, but am close to realizing it probably will never happen. Depressing, but not enough for me to consider suicide.
Title: Re: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: EMAWmeister on February 06, 2013, 01:38:15 AM

I still want a QT in MHK, but am close to realizing it probably will never happen. Depressing, but not enough for me to consider suicide.

Eh, if I was on the edge it might.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 06, 2013, 03:45:54 PM
Went to my first 3G QT store, off College and Santa Fe?  Somewhere in there.  Was too busy to buy anything.  They need two next door to eachother.
Title: Re: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: TheCatFanSpeaks on February 07, 2013, 08:12:56 AM
Welp.
Break room pak?

 :sdeek: :thumbs:

I'm going to stop by and steal some hotdogs at your next company parking lot bbq.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: LHarKSUCat on February 07, 2013, 08:46:04 AM
new 3rd Gen QT at 151st and 69 Highway here in OP, pretty fantastic..
Title: Re: Re: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: kitten_mittons on February 07, 2013, 09:17:58 AM
Welp.
Break room pak?

 :sdeek: :thumbs:

I'm going to stop by and steal some hotdogs at your next company parking lot bbq.
You can have mine, I never attend those things.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 07, 2013, 09:24:21 AM
Ya you Farmer's people are always having fun screwing around never doing any work!  :shakesfist:

That's for letting me park in the parking garage though.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: 8manpick on February 07, 2013, 10:39:43 AM
new 3rd Gen QT at 151st and 69 Highway here in OP, pretty fantastic..

 :horrorsurprise:  Yes, yes it is.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: kitten_mittons on February 07, 2013, 11:54:21 AM
Just did a QT drive-by. Nobody there. . . They must do less work than a Farmers employee during a MOD fundraiser bbq!

:lol:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: GoodForAnother on February 07, 2013, 01:01:26 PM
Yeah, I don't see any of you other companies out there saving babies all day every day.   :gocho:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: kitten_mittons on February 13, 2013, 11:45:11 AM
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Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Mr Bread on February 13, 2013, 11:47:53 AM
I've never been to a QuickTrip, but they sound fabulous.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: michigancat on February 13, 2013, 11:53:25 AM
I've never been to a QuickTrip, but they sound fabulous.

They really are. It's amazing how much better they are than any other gas station anywhere. In Phoenix I stopped at a Kwik Stop or Circle K or something that had a "beer cave" that seemed kind of cool, even if it was totally white trashy. But it still had some snarly fat ugly employees and general messiness that you just don't see at QT.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: pissclams on February 13, 2013, 12:44:35 PM
mods, can you embed this thread inside the white midwesterny things thread
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: GoodForAnother on February 13, 2013, 01:01:05 PM
went to the next gen one over at college and pflumm.  they have a cherry limeade flavored freezoni now I guess?  was amazing.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 21, 2013, 07:39:02 AM
Tomorrow, you guys! :excited:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: sonofdaxjones on May 21, 2013, 07:51:47 AM
Was in Western South Carolina awhile back and they were putting in a 3rd Gen QT just off of I-85 near Clemson.

Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 21, 2013, 09:19:21 AM
Did you know that QuikTrips in Oklahoma don't take the QT Rewards card?  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on May 21, 2013, 09:20:33 AM
Did you know that QuikTrips in Oklahoma don't take the QT Rewards card?  :shakesfist:

That sounds like something some bad person at the Tulsa QT made up. I would call corporate if I were you.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: pissclams on May 21, 2013, 09:33:26 AM
i can't imagine shopping at QT so much that you'd earn rewards :lol:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: AbeFroman on May 21, 2013, 11:19:34 AM
i can't imagine shopping at QT so much that you'd earn rewards :lol:

Lots of fried chicken-paste logs
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 21, 2013, 01:27:17 PM
i can't imagine shopping at QT so much that you'd earn rewards :lol:

I just buy 69 cent drinks and gas and once in a while a hot dog.

They didn't take them in Bartlesville or Tulsa.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: GoodForAnother on May 21, 2013, 03:32:03 PM
Tomorrow, you guys! :excited:

was wondering when the big day would be. thanks for the scoop.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 21, 2013, 03:59:59 PM
I have driven by like 5 times and snapped pics but always forgot to post and update.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 23, 2013, 11:47:45 AM
It's open, and it's glorious.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: GoodForAnother on May 23, 2013, 12:28:11 PM
It's amazing :love:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 23, 2013, 01:51:41 PM
Guys I went.  Have to be honest here, kinda freaked out with the new layout.

So there's like a section with a barrista now?  What happens over there?  How is it different from pouring my own coffee?  Do I have to tip?

Do they sell beer?  Maybe I missed it. 

Also, the tension on the entrance/exit door is pretty stiff.  Not like the older QT's. 
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 23, 2013, 02:38:10 PM
It's in Kansas, so I wouldn't have even noticed if there were beer there.
And the extra tension on the doors is to keep out the puds.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: mocat on May 23, 2013, 02:39:02 PM
Where is the new one you guys are talking about?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: puniraptor on May 23, 2013, 02:40:04 PM
So there's like a section with a barrista now?  What happens over there?  How is it different from pouring my own coffee?  Do I have to tip?

you put your order in a touchscreen computer and someone comes and makes it. also ice cream.

Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 23, 2013, 02:40:04 PM
Across the street from the hyvee at 119th and Ridgeview.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: ben ji on May 23, 2013, 02:44:29 PM
I'm going to check it out around 3pm, will take pictures and report back.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: TheCatFanSpeaks on May 23, 2013, 03:23:35 PM
Congrats guys!
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: ben ji on May 23, 2013, 03:26:33 PM
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Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: ben ji on May 23, 2013, 03:36:36 PM
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Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: ben ji on May 23, 2013, 03:37:46 PM
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Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: KSUblumpkin on May 23, 2013, 03:39:47 PM
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When I die and I am at the gates of Heaven talking to Saint Peter...I imagine the gates of Heaven to look like this.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: ben ji on May 23, 2013, 03:39:58 PM
A SODA FOUNTAIN BUT ITS TEA!!!!

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Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: KSUblumpkin on May 23, 2013, 03:43:02 PM
A SODA FOUNTAIN BUT ITS TEA!!!!

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Talk about a nice looking tea bag.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: ben ji on May 23, 2013, 03:43:05 PM
FRESH BAKED PARMESEAN PRETZEL FOR 2.50!!!

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Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: ben ji on May 23, 2013, 03:51:32 PM
Man was that ELITE! I've been going to the Hy-Vee across the street for my late afternoon coffee/snack but no more.

A kiosk to order a fresh baked pretzel?!? A soda fountain of nothing but different tea options???!?!? A topping bar for their hot dogs?!?!?! YES PLEASE

My favorite part has got to be the fact they put a lotto checker machine in the back corner of the store to keep the poors from clogging up the counter checking their tickets.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: KSUblumpkin on May 23, 2013, 03:53:44 PM
Man was that ELITE! I've been going to the Hy-Vee across the street for my late afternoon coffee/snack but no more.

A kiosk to order a fresh baked pretzel?!? A soda fountain of nothing but different tea options???!?!? A topping bar for their hot dogs?!?!?! YES PLEASE

My favorite part has got to be the fact they put a lotto checker machine in the back corner of the store to keep the poors from clogging up the counter checking their tickets.

Thank you so much for posting this ben ji!  It looks awesome!  I would gain at least 2 to 5 pounds in a month due to the pretzel kiosk.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: GoodForAnother on May 23, 2013, 03:53:54 PM
Man was that ELITE! I've been going to the Hy-Vee across the street for my late afternoon coffee/snack but no more.

A kiosk to order a fresh baked pretzel?!? A soda fountain of nothing but different tea options???!?!? A topping bar for their hot dogs?!?!?! YES PLEASE

My favorite part has got to be the fact they put a lotto checker machine in the back corner of the store to keep the poors from clogging up the counter checking their tickets.

that hyvee station is 100% mumped
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: mocat on May 23, 2013, 03:58:28 PM
FRESH BAKED PARMESEAN PRETZEL FOR 2.50!!!

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Chubbies before Memorial Day?  :D
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 23, 2013, 04:16:39 PM
Wonder how long until my Hy-Vee Gas Foursquare Mayorship is revoked and replaced with Mayor of QT-Town.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 23, 2013, 04:39:50 PM
When is QTpak?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 23, 2013, 04:44:16 PM
Tomorrow, and every other weekday forever.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: DQ12 on May 23, 2013, 04:58:16 PM
That's at 119th and ridgeview?  Man, if that place was open while I worked at the doorknob factory, i may have never stopped making doorknobs.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Phil Titola on May 23, 2013, 05:44:36 PM
My only complaint on the new QT is the doors don't swing both ways....it's weird to have to pull the door at a QT.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: AppleJack on May 23, 2013, 06:43:02 PM
It is the most efficient company in North American history.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: jtksu on May 27, 2013, 12:12:54 PM
That's at 119th and ridgeview?  Man, if that place was open while I worked at the doorknob factory, i may have never stopped making doorknobs.

This post is strangely fascinating to me. Would you care to elaborate on this doorknob factory?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: DQ12 on May 27, 2013, 12:20:15 PM
That's at 119th and ridgeview?  Man, if that place was open while I worked at the doorknob factory, i may have never stopped making doorknobs.

This post is strangely fascinating to me. Would you care to elaborate on this doorknob factory?
Gladly.

The year was 2008, the summer of love.  I had just graduated High School.

I got into some legal trouble at the beginning of the Summer (before I had a job), and so my parents were on my ass about getting a job immediately.  I struck out on my first round of applications so I decided to work for a warehouse temp agency.  I got hired immediately and began working in a telecom warehouse that was moving from shawnee mission to southern olathe.  My job there consisted of driving a forklift and shipping the entire contents of a warehouse.  That lasted about a month, and then i was transferred to Ingersol Rand, a giant warehouse just south of 119th and Renner (just west of the Benchmark building).

I began work every day at 6 am.  My job there consisted of taking doorknobs out of one kind of box and putting them in different, newer looking boxes.  I also assembled doorknobs and locks and put them into boxes.  I did that for about a month and a half, then it was off to MHK.

It was a great experience for an 18 year old who needed a kick in the ass.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Pete on May 27, 2013, 12:23:41 PM
Guys, QuikTrip parking lots are maybe the most dangerous places on the face of the earth.  I am nearly a victim of vehicular homicide every single time I go there, but I still keep going a bunch.  I am a LOT like the guy in the Hurt Locker who just keeps going back into the crap.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: jtksu on May 27, 2013, 12:24:25 PM
That's at 119th and ridgeview?  Man, if that place was open while I worked at the doorknob factory, i may have never stopped making doorknobs.

This post is strangely fascinating to me. Would you care to elaborate on this doorknob factory?
Gladly.

The year was 2008, the summer of love.  I had just graduated High School.

I got into some legal trouble at the beginning of the Summer (before I had a job), and so my parents were on my ass about getting a job immediately.  I struck out on my first round of applications so I decided to work for a warehouse temp agency.  I got hired immediately and began working in a telecom warehouse that was moving from shawnee mission to southern olathe.  My job there consisted of driving a forklift and shipping the entire contents of a warehouse.  That lasted about a month, and then i was transferred to Ingersol Rand, a giant warehouse just south of 119th and Renner (just west of the Benchmark building).

I began work every day at 6 am.  My job there consisted of taking doorknobs out of one kind of box and putting them in different, newer looking boxes.  I also assembled doorknobs and locks and put them into boxes.  I did that for about a month and a half, then it was off to MHK.

It was a great experience for an 18 year old who needed a kick in the ass.

I just assumed 12 yr old Chinese kids made the world's doorknobs. This is incredible stuff here.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: DQ12 on May 27, 2013, 12:25:09 PM
I'm convinced every doorknob in the world went through that place.  I must have packed about a billion of those things.  And there were over a hundred of us.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: GoodForAnother on May 27, 2013, 12:47:37 PM
that's over 100 billion doorknobs  :horrorsurprise:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 28, 2013, 09:42:08 AM
that's over 100 billion doorknobs  :horrorsurprise:

That's enough for every person on earth to have like a crap ton of door knobs!   :horrorsurprise:

How many?  Not sure, bring in the mocat.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: bubbles4ksu on May 28, 2013, 11:11:00 AM
that's over 100 billion doorknobs  :horrorsurprise:

That's enough for every person on earth to have like a crap ton of door knobs!   :horrorsurprise:

How many?  Not sure, bring in the mocat.

lol
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: GoodForAnother on May 28, 2013, 02:03:44 PM
went down there and grabbed a coke zero w/ cherry and vanilla added, and some beef jerky.  then enjoyed the weather outside for a while on one of the patio tables.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: 8manpick on April 03, 2014, 04:08:06 PM
 :surprised: Matt Siebrandt's Left Hand has eaten approximately 87 QT hot dogs since moving to KC 2-ish weeks ago :surprised:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: The Big Train on April 03, 2014, 04:18:53 PM
:surprised: Matt Siebrandt's Left Hand has eaten approximately 87 QT hot dogs since moving to KC 2-ish weeks ago :surprised:

Still probably hasn't gained a pound  :lol:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: EMAWmeister on April 03, 2014, 05:37:28 PM
 :lol: :lol: :lol:

Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Headinjun on April 03, 2014, 10:34:04 PM
They got these new warm soft buttery pretzels at the new QTs in Tatown.   

Delish!!  :pbj:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: jtksu on April 03, 2014, 11:30:30 PM
They got these new warm soft buttery pretzels at the new QTs in Tatown.   

Delish!!  :pbj:

Wuuuuuut??????   Just the super new ones?   I love me a good pretzel.   
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Headinjun on April 03, 2014, 11:44:28 PM
Yep, only at the super 21st century QTs . 

The small ones don't have the middle kitchen. Good news though, QT is starting to convert all their stores into the 21st century ones.  There's another going up at 37th and rock..

Central Market Dillons down the street too.

My side of town is booming. 
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Phil Titola on April 03, 2014, 11:54:17 PM
Yep, only at the super 21st century QTs . 

The small ones don't have the middle kitchen. Good news though, QT is starting to convert all their stores into the 21st century ones.  There's another going up at 37th and rock..

Central Market Dillons down the street too.

My side of town is booming.

I don't like the new QTs.  :surprised:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: ben ji on April 04, 2014, 12:02:26 AM
Not gonna lie, Casey's General Store has taken over as my new favorite.

Their subs, wow, criminally underrated. 
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Tobias on April 04, 2014, 12:06:02 AM
Not gonna lie, Casey's General Store has taken over as my new favorite.

Their subs, wow, criminally underrated.

i miss green lantern in salina - they're all caseys now and they're dirty filthy dump piles.  no frame of reference on their foodstuffs though
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: jtksu on April 04, 2014, 12:08:47 AM
Yep, only at the super 21st century QTs . 

The small ones don't have the middle kitchen. Good news though, QT is starting to convert all their stores into the 21st century ones.  There's another going up at 37th and rock..

Central Market Dillons down the street too.

My side of town is booming.

I'm still confused.   Just the latest Gen stores?   What are they doing at 37th and Rock?   Same spot?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: AbeFroman on April 04, 2014, 12:41:18 AM
Yeah, those pretzels are excellent.

The new QT by my place has personal pan pizzas for $5, haven't had one yet. They also do slices, but hyvee gas station down the road has $1 slices so I'm conflicted
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: jtksu on April 04, 2014, 02:36:41 AM
Yeah, those pretzels are excellent.

The new QT by my place has personal pan pizzas for $5, haven't had one yet. They also do slices, but hyvee gas station down the road has $1 slices so I'm conflicted

WTF is going on here?   Pretzels and pizzas?!   Am I just going to the wrong QTs or just not spending enough on them to find the hidden gems?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Matt Siebrant's Left Hand on April 04, 2014, 11:24:30 AM
Does KC have restaurants??  :dunno:


LowBigCityIQ
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Headinjun on April 04, 2014, 01:18:51 PM
Yep, only at the super 21st century QTs . 

The small ones don't have the middle kitchen. Good news though, QT is starting to convert all their stores into the 21st century ones.  There's another going up at 37th and rock..

Central Market Dillons down the street too.

My side of town is booming.

I'm still confused.   Just the latest Gen stores?   What are they doing at 37th and Rock?   Same spot?

Across the street to the ne
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Demo158 on April 04, 2014, 01:23:50 PM
This may have already been mentioned in this thread but my favorite pre-duckhunt meal is a couple of quick trip spicy chicken sandwiches with a 32oz. cup of Rooster Booster (original). There isn't anything much better than that when you're up and sober at 4:30 in the morning
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: bones129 on April 04, 2014, 11:40:22 PM
This may have already been mentioned in this thread but my favorite pre-duckhunt meal is a couple of quick trip spicy chicken sandwiches with a 32oz. cup of Rooster Booster (original). There isn't anything much better than that when you're up and sober at 4:30 in the morning

I'm never up at 4:30 in the morning. Even if I was, I might not be sober, so I'd likely need a lot of Rooster Booster. Can it be injected?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: star seed 7 on April 05, 2014, 06:38:13 PM
4:30 am is the absolute best time to be outside.  the air has this great smell to it, and it's about as quiet as you can get in a city.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Stevesie60 on April 06, 2014, 12:47:22 AM
4:30 am is the absolute best time to be outside.  the air has this great smell to it, and it's about as quiet as you can get in a city.

Totally agree.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Phil Titola on April 06, 2014, 10:17:12 AM
Confirming QT pretzels are top class.

They were also passing out samples of some beef flatbread thing that is worth your time.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: jtksu on April 06, 2014, 03:35:14 PM
Confirming QT pretzels are top class.

They were also passing out samples of some beef flatbread thing that is worth your time.

Never really understood the flatbread thing.  I guess I like pitas...
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: AbeFroman on April 15, 2014, 11:58:24 PM
Had a free sample of their bacon grilled cheese. Pretty meh

They have egg rolls now (roller grill). Those were much better.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: jtksu on April 16, 2014, 12:03:21 AM
Had a free sample of their bacon grilled cheese. Pretty meh

They have egg rolls now (roller grill). Those were much better.

Even bad egg rolls are still pretty tasty.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: AppleJack on February 25, 2015, 12:17:17 PM
when were you guys planning on telling me about the QT chorizo hot dogs?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: GoodForAnother on February 25, 2015, 07:00:00 PM
when were you guys planning on telling me about the QT chorizo hot dogs?

oh man I was just there today and didn't see them.  had a corn dog tho, was excellent.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Cire on February 25, 2015, 07:46:22 PM
I like the pizza.  Reminds me of Costco za
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: CNS on February 25, 2015, 08:11:07 PM
when were you guys planning on telling me about the QT chorizo hot dogs?
Yeah. Pretty rad.

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Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Gooch on February 26, 2015, 11:49:06 AM
I have not set foot in a QT in over a year. :sdeek:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: mhkpasa on February 26, 2015, 12:46:09 PM
I have not set foot in a QT in over a year. :sdeek:

That is remarkable if you are metro-based. There is a QT less than a minute from both my office and home. So if I go like 2 days without a visit it's a miracle.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: hemmy on February 26, 2015, 02:57:24 PM
The cinnamon pretzels are just godlike.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: nicname on February 26, 2015, 03:04:38 PM
I have not set foot in a QT in over a year. :sdeek:

How is this even possible?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on February 26, 2015, 03:25:43 PM
I have not set foot in a QT in over a year. :sdeek:

How is this even possible?

He makes me go inside.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: pissclams on February 26, 2015, 03:35:21 PM
i don't go to QT either, can't imagine ever wanting to.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: hemmy on February 26, 2015, 03:37:53 PM
i don't go to QT either, can't imagine ever wanting to.

cinnamon pretzels. with icing
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: GoodForAnother on February 26, 2015, 03:47:55 PM
I have not set foot in a QT in over a year. :sdeek:

I work out of a company car quite a bit so they're like a second home for me, with the clean bathrooms and delicious snacks
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: AppleJack on February 26, 2015, 03:56:00 PM
Can anyone vouch for QT's ice cream?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on February 26, 2015, 04:54:37 PM
Can anyone vouch for QT's ice cream?

What kind of ice cream do they have?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Dub on February 26, 2015, 05:13:45 PM
Will someone bring QT out west to Denver?  It would kill.  TIA.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: GoodForAnother on February 27, 2015, 09:32:10 AM
Will someone bring QT out west to Denver?  It would kill.  TIA.

QT and whataburger should both be headed to Denver with the whole state tripping on pot now
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: AppleJack on December 15, 2015, 09:17:35 AM
So QT has an app now. If you download it you get a free Big Q drink. They are also doing a 12 days of Christmas thingy. Today you get a free breakfast sando  :surprised:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: AbeFroman on December 15, 2015, 09:27:25 AM
Can anyone vouch for QT's ice cream?

I had a bunch of Twisters this summer when they had every size on sale for $1.99
I would say they are comparable to McFlurries. But while McD's only does M&M and Oreo, QT also offeres Reese's pieces and Butterfinger. More variety =  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Emo EMAW on December 15, 2015, 09:30:23 AM
One thing I noticed, QT does a good job of catering to their individual micromarkets.  For example, at this one KCK QT I hit, there are like 4 bays of donuts and stuff, and they are mostly cleared out by 8AM.  But at another one I noticed it was one lonely bay and hardly touched at 8AM. 
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: deputy dawg on December 15, 2015, 04:57:17 PM
OT, but husband of one of my wife's HS friends started at QT as a clerk, and moved up through the ranks as a regional manager in KC in 8 years.  Makes like $120k.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Cire on December 15, 2015, 05:03:03 PM
Yeah, if you are a hard worker and not r_word you can do well by putting the time in.


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Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Phil Titola on December 15, 2015, 06:02:32 PM
I need a downtown KC QT sans gas pumps.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Shooter Jones on November 07, 2017, 11:26:08 AM
I've eaten like 750 chocolate covered long johns in the last few weeks.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Shooter Jones on July 01, 2019, 11:57:31 AM
Not sure if this should go here or the "QuikTrip good guys with guns program" thread, but I think a woman just committed suicide in a Quik Trip here in Tulsa.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Phil Titola on July 01, 2019, 12:06:39 PM
Generation 3 stores are the worst.  Welcome to my TED talk.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: TheHamburglar on July 01, 2019, 12:22:29 PM
Not sure if this should go here or the "QuikTrip good guys with guns program" thread, but I think a woman just committed suicide in a Quik Trip here in Tulsa.

 :eek: I just drove by that QT
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Shooter Jones on July 01, 2019, 01:48:39 PM
Not sure if this should go here or the "QuikTrip good guys with guns program" thread, but I think a woman just committed suicide in a Quik Trip here in Tulsa.

 :eek: I just drove by that QT

I was thinking of a different location (it'd definitely Broken Arrow).. but that one is still down the list of QT's I'd expect something like this to go down at.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Brock Landers on July 01, 2019, 02:05:41 PM
My cousin got married in the Tulsa area last month and one of the highlights of the trip down there was going to a Quik Trip.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Institutional Control on July 02, 2019, 08:17:56 AM
My cousin got married in the Tulsa area last month and one of the highlights of the trip down there was going to a Quik Trip.

You must be unaware of the Whataburger in Tulsa.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Brock Landers on July 02, 2019, 09:43:58 AM
My cousin got married in the Tulsa area last month and one of the highlights of the trip down there was going to a Quik Trip.

You must be unaware of the Whataburger in Tulsa.

Oh I'm aware of it now.  Funny/tragic story - a few years ago that same cousin's little sister graduated from HS so a few of us went down there and before the ceremony we had time to stop at Jimmy John's for lunch.  As we're pulling out of the Jimmy John's lot I see a Whataburger sign like 1 block down the street.  I was enraged that I was unknowingly so close to a Whataburger and didn't take advantage of it.  I seriously pouted about it for the rest of the day.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: pissclams on July 02, 2019, 10:20:08 AM
My cousin got married in the Tulsa area last month and one of the highlights of the trip down there was going to a Quik Trip.

You must be unaware of the Whataburger in Tulsa.

Oh I'm aware of it now.  Funny/tragic story - a few years ago that same cousin's little sister graduated from HS so a few of us went down there and before the ceremony we had time to stop at Jimmy John's for lunch.  As we're pulling out of the Jimmy John's lot I see a Whataburger sign like 1 block down the street.  I was enraged that I was unknowingly so close to a Whataburger and didn't take advantage of it.  I seriously pouted about it for the rest of the day.


if i was in your situation and wanted whataburger i would have just done my best d.scott and tossed the jimmy johns
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 02, 2019, 03:14:08 PM
I might go get some taquitos after work :Chirp:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: slackcat on July 03, 2019, 06:02:48 AM
Heard good things about the T'town QT
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Shooter Jones on July 03, 2019, 10:24:55 AM
My go to QT was the centerpiece for a whole First 48 episode.

Never saw myself on any of the security footage, though.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Shooter Jones on July 08, 2019, 02:06:27 PM
My go to QT was the centerpiece for a whole First 48 episode.

Never saw myself on any of the security footage, though.

Guys, I think this First 48 just started! Tune in!
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: TheHamburglar on July 08, 2019, 08:21:39 PM
My go to QT was the centerpiece for a whole First 48 episode.

Never saw myself on any of the security footage, though.

Where is your go to QT?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: MakeItRain on July 08, 2019, 09:59:43 PM
My go to QT was the centerpiece for a whole First 48 episode.

Never saw myself on any of the security footage, though.

Where is your go to QT?

I was intrigued by this and did my own detective work.

https://www.tulsaworld.com/communities/owasso/news/a-e-s-the-first-airs-episode-on-owasso-man/article_74bfa37a-17e6-528b-9411-bf06f2806966.html
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Shooter Jones on July 09, 2019, 08:20:53 AM
My go to QT was the centerpiece for a whole First 48 episode.

Never saw myself on any of the security footage, though.

Where is your go to QT?

I was intrigued by this and did my own detective work.

https://www.tulsaworld.com/communities/owasso/news/a-e-s-the-first-airs-episode-on-owasso-man/article_74bfa37a-17e6-528b-9411-bf06f2806966.html

That's it, 15th and Denver is the location. Watched the episode yesterday, and the second half covers the stuff around the QT, not the whole episode I guess.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: _33 on July 10, 2019, 07:44:21 PM
Did anyone notice they moved the QT in Platte City?  It was like, one day it was in it's normal spot and then the next day it was like 100 ft further back from the road and facing the other direction. 
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Phil Titola on April 01, 2022, 08:39:55 AM
https://twitter.com/QuikTrip/status/1509883669590257666
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2022, 09:06:50 AM
april fools hur hur hur
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2022, 09:31:19 AM
https://twitter.com/morningbrew/status/1509900894799810560
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: XocolateThundarr on April 01, 2022, 09:34:46 AM
A QT at that location would make an unfathomable amount of jack.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Phil Titola on April 01, 2022, 09:47:58 AM
april fools hur hur hur

I know I know but this is personal.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: MakeItRain on April 01, 2022, 10:32:53 AM
Dull ass overrated gas station.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Phil Titola on April 01, 2022, 10:53:27 AM
You all chose violence this Friday.  Jeez.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Pete on April 01, 2022, 10:55:49 AM
QT just opened a Medical Clinic by near my house for QT employees
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: michigancat on April 01, 2022, 12:19:12 PM
april fools hur hur hur

it's funny because it's a very specific, pointed troll. like no one in the world, even in QT country, cares a rip but they still went out of their way to trash MHK. :lol:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: DQ12 on April 01, 2022, 12:20:29 PM
love quiktrip.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Skipper44 on April 01, 2022, 02:12:13 PM
april fools hur hur hur

it's funny because it's a very specific, pointed troll. like no one in the world, even in QT country, cares a rip but they still went out of their way to trash MHK. :lol:
the social media manager has to be a big 12 grad, right?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Phil Titola on April 01, 2022, 02:28:45 PM
thought the popular theory was actual KSU grad?

Have I posted my generation 3.0 store rants in here?  I'm sure I have.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: TheHamburglar on August 14, 2022, 07:16:24 PM
They’re putting in a car wash behind my QT. I know they had a few free-standing car washes that they sold. This is a small, single car thing like car washes you see at older gas stations where you can add a wash for $6. I don’t think I’ve seen one of these at a QT before.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: TheHamburglar on August 14, 2022, 07:21:28 PM
Dull ass overrated gas station.

I’m curious about this take. I’m not going to say it’s anything special product wise, but they’re so fast.

They put a Casey’s in a mile from my house & it’s unusable.

Edit: I will say I get the further away you get from Tulsa, the worse they are. I stopped at one on I-49 just south of KC (Harrisonville maybe) and if that store was in Tulsa everyone would have been fired.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Phil Titola on August 14, 2022, 07:22:07 PM
They’re putting in a car wash behind my QT. I know they had a few free-standing car washes that they sold. This is a small, single car thing like car washes you see at older gas stations where you can add a wash for $6. I don’t think I’ve seen one of these at a QT before.

Bring us a review of the non gas QT in downtown Tulsa.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Stevesie60 on August 14, 2022, 09:00:02 PM
I wouldn't call myself conspiratorial per se, but as someone who needs to turn in my gas receipts, I've noticed that QT's receipt printers NEVER work. I have to go inside roughly 100% of the time. Is QT trying to make everyone go inside to get their receipt so they're more tempted to buy something? Are they hiding something bigger? It's tough to be sure. But I, for one, do not want these scamming POS's in the lovely city of Manhattan, KS.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: ben ji on August 14, 2022, 09:34:21 PM
Dull ass overrated gas station.

I’m curious about this take. I’m not going to say it’s anything special product wise, but they’re so fast.

They put a Casey’s in a mile from my house & it’s unusable.

Edit: I will say I get the further away you get from Tulsa, the worse they are. I stopped at one on I-49 just south of KC (Harrisonville maybe) and if that store was in Tulsa everyone would have been fired.
Casey's definitely has better food but I feel like it takes 5x as long to checkout compared to QT.

I'm a 90% QT guy when I'm in KC and always realize how lucky I am when I go on road trips and it takes 5 minutes to get some roller food and a bag of ice at XYZ station.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: cfbandyman on August 14, 2022, 11:51:22 PM
Never had a problem with QT, nor its receipts, they have an albeit somewhat vanilla upgrade (though nice, just predictable) for their recent QTs. They do an above average job, and are in general better than pretty much any P66/Shell/Conoco/etc al kinda place and outside of Casey's pizza they are as midwesterny desirable as you can get
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: star seed 7 on August 15, 2022, 12:48:39 AM
I don't really buy any of the exclusives at qt, but they are always clean and appropriately staffed which makes it A tier
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: star seed 7 on August 15, 2022, 12:51:16 AM
I don't really buy any of the exclusives at qt, but they are always clean and appropriately staffed which makes it A tier

Also from what I've heard they are good to employees, which is important to me.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: MakeItRain on August 15, 2022, 02:03:44 AM
I wouldn't call myself conspiratorial per se, but as someone who needs to turn in my gas receipts, I've noticed that QT's receipt printers NEVER work. I have to go inside roughly 100% of the time. Is QT trying to make everyone go inside to get their receipt so they're more tempted to buy something? Are they hiding something bigger? It's tough to be sure. But I, for one, do not want these scamming POS's in the lovely city of Manhattan, KS.

Same thing at the QTs here in Iowa. My last job, I had a company car and had to turn in receipts, there's a QT right next door to my former office so I got gas there a lot, the receipts at the pump never worked, literally not a single time. I got pissed and started going to a Kum and Go 2 miles away.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: MakeItRain on August 15, 2022, 02:17:33 AM
Dull ass overrated gas station.

I’m curious about this take. I’m not going to say it’s anything special product wise, but they’re so fast.

They put a Casey’s in a mile from my house & it’s unusable.

Edit: I will say I get the further away you get from Tulsa, the worse they are. I stopped at one on I-49 just south of KC (Harrisonville maybe) and if that store was in Tulsa everyone would have been fired.

When I lived in Wichita I thought that QT was the best gas station ever. I moved to the Des Moines area, where we have 4 different large chain gas stations and QT is absolutely 4th. What I discovered is that QT thrives on exclusivity. QT is very popular in Tulsa, Wichita, and KC where they have the markets to themselves. Since I've lived here exactly half of the QTs have closed or been sold.

Their hot food is significantly worse than Kwik Star/Kwik Trip and Casey's. It's right on par with Kum and Go but K&G has way better store rewards. As mentioned there's a QT, with at QT kitchen, next door to my former office so I ate there enough to know the food is mediocre.

Kwik Star is the best convenience chain I've been too, haven't been to a Bucees yet.
Casey's is second
K&G third, I really want to like them more, they give a lot of money to lib causes, spend a lot in improving downtown DSM, and now own a soccer team and are building a soccer specific stadium here, on a former superfund site.
QT is undoubtedly worse than all of these places, although they are way cleaner than most Casey's and like 7 pointed out, almost certainly treat their employees better. Kwik Star and K&G are also known to be employee friendly.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Stevesie60 on August 15, 2022, 04:29:16 AM
Casey's is coming for QT, and will publicly surpass them within 5 years at most. Their gas pump handles are something you only read about in fantasy stories. And their receipt printers work 20% of the time, a mark significantly higher than QT's.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Phil Titola on August 15, 2022, 07:03:47 AM
I figured everybody complimenting Casey's did was gE'ing. That place is nasty
Title: QuikTrip
Post by: steve dave on August 15, 2022, 07:40:32 AM
The best thing about Casey’s, and it’s outrageously good, is that they give me my Hy-Vee fuel rewards plus generally have a 5% Chase Sapphire Reserve cash back going. I’m basically getting paid to get free gas there at this point.

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Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Kat Kid on August 15, 2022, 07:48:58 AM
The best thing about Casey’s, and it’s outrageously good, is that they give me my Hy-Vee fuel rewards plus generally have a 5% Chase Sapphire Reserve cash back going. I’m basically getting paid to get free gas there at this point.

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Oh wow did not know this.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: KCFDcat on August 15, 2022, 08:38:48 AM
Dull ass overrated gas station.

I’m curious about this take. I’m not going to say it’s anything special product wise, but they’re so fast.

They put a Casey’s in a mile from my house & it’s unusable.

Edit: I will say I get the further away you get from Tulsa, the worse they are. I stopped at one on I-49 just south of KC (Harrisonville maybe) and if that store was in Tulsa everyone would have been fired.

When I lived in Wichita I thought that QT was the best gas station ever. I moved to the Des Moines area, where we have 4 different large chain gas stations and QT is absolutely 4th. What I discovered is that QT thrives on exclusivity. QT is very popular in Tulsa, Wichita, and KC where they have the markets to themselves. Since I've lived here exactly half of the QTs have closed or been sold.

Their hot food is significantly worse than Kwik Star/Kwik Trip and Casey's. It's right on par with Kum and Go but K&G has way better store rewards. As mentioned there's a QT, with at QT kitchen, next door to my former office so I ate there enough to know the food is mediocre.

Kwik Star is the best convenience chain I've been too, haven't been to a Bucees yet.
Casey's is second
K&G third, I really want to like them more, they give a lot of money to lib causes, spend a lot in improving downtown DSM, and now own a soccer team and are building a soccer specific stadium here, on a former superfund site.
QT is undoubtedly worse than all of these places, although they are way cleaner than most Casey's and like 7 pointed out, almost certainly treat their employees better. Kwik Star and K&G are also known to be employee friendly.

I am close w some people that are close friends with the Krause family (owners of K&G) they have a major complex when it comes to Casey’s and QT. I know they’ve tried to break into some of QTs stronghold markets and have failed pretty miserably at it.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: TheHamburglar on August 15, 2022, 08:42:44 AM
It must just be a distance from the home base thing. I get the food at QT isn’t the best, but it’s not worse than a cold Casey’s hamburger that’s been spinning for 3 hours. The shelves are 1/3 bare. When I walk up to the counter half the time I have to vocalize that someone is at the counter before someone takes 30 seconds to walk over. I only drink water without a lid. Half the time I have to argue with them that it gets charged as an ice cup & I’m not trying to steal Sprite.  I’ve had multiple people there put their hand right over the lip of my cup to feel to see if is fizzing, like that’s how they’re trained to distinguish between pop/water.

I usually stop at Casey’s in Salina when I visit my parents & it’s not usually much better, but I’m never getting hot food there.

We have the same gas rebate thing here with Reasors/QT.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: ChiComCat on August 15, 2022, 08:46:27 AM
Every time I've been in Caseys in the past couple of years, I've had terrible service (4 or 5 times).

Every time I've been in QT in the past couple of years (dozens of times), I've had efficient service.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Trim on August 15, 2022, 09:58:26 AM
Why don’t you people put the gas in your car and drive to a restaurant?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: MakeItRain on August 15, 2022, 11:20:09 AM
Casey's is coming for QT, and will publicly surpass them within 5 years at most. Their gas pump handles are something you only read about in fantasy stories. And their receipt printers work 20% of the time, a mark significantly higher than QT's.

I can't stand how slow Casey's pumps are.

I figured everybody complimenting Casey's did was gE'ing. That place is nasty

Have you been in one the last 5 years or one that's not in BFE?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: MakeItRain on August 15, 2022, 11:26:45 AM
It must just be a distance from the home base thing. I get the food at QT isn’t the best, but it’s not worse than a cold Casey’s hamburger that’s been spinning for 3 hours. The shelves are 1/3 bare. When I walk up to the counter half the time I have to vocalize that someone is at the counter before someone takes 30 seconds to walk over. I only drink water without a lid. Half the time I have to argue with them that it gets charged as an ice cup & I’m not trying to steal Sprite.  I’ve had multiple people there put their hand right over the lip of my cup to feel to see if is fizzing, like that’s how they’re trained to distinguish between pop/water.

I usually stop at Casey’s in Salina when I visit my parents & it’s not usually much better, but I’m never getting hot food there.

We have the same gas rebate thing here with Reasors/QT.

QT has a better selection of food, for sure, but the only real two things Casey's does, pizzas and subs, they absolutely dominate QT.

Kwik Star's food is so much better than Casey's or QT, it's not even funny. I was literally just in one, picking up a half dozen donuts, only Krispy Kreme has better donuts, and there was a woman giving out hot food samples. I nearly took a video tour of Kwik Star and posted it so y'all can see how I'm not BSing. If you find yourself in Iowa, Minnesota, or Wisconsin anytime soon, check one out. I imagine they'll be in Omaha soon enough.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Phil Titola on August 15, 2022, 11:42:57 AM
Casey's is coming for QT, and will publicly surpass them within 5 years at most. Their gas pump handles are something you only read about in fantasy stories. And their receipt printers work 20% of the time, a mark significantly higher than QT's.

I can't stand how slow Casey's pumps are.

I figured everybody complimenting Casey's did was gE'ing. That place is nasty

Have you been in one the last 5 years or one that's not in BFE?

I thought they were all in BFE? I stopped in one in emporia 2 weeks ago. The pizza was below average
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: bucket on August 15, 2022, 11:45:40 AM
I thought they were all in BFE? I stopped in one in emporia 2 weeks ago. The pizza was below average

This is a compliment to their pizza.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: MakeItRain on August 15, 2022, 11:54:46 AM
Casey's is coming for QT, and will publicly surpass them within 5 years at most. Their gas pump handles are something you only read about in fantasy stories. And their receipt printers work 20% of the time, a mark significantly higher than QT's.

I can't stand how slow Casey's pumps are.

I figured everybody complimenting Casey's did was gE'ing. That place is nasty

Have you been in one the last 5 years or one that's not in BFE?

I thought they were all in BFE?

Only in Kansas. In Iowa and Nebraska they have modeled a lot of their stores similarly to the QT kitchens model.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: MakeItRain on August 15, 2022, 11:58:31 AM
I don't want to seem like I'm caping up for Casey's, I don't even get food or gas from there anymore. In the few places where they are actually around diverse neighborhoods they have hired armed security, even though their loss numbers are smaller in these locations. However, people who think QT is way better than Casey's, are crazy.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: mocat on August 15, 2022, 12:01:45 PM
the new K&G's i have seen in IA, CO, and SD are very nice. there are none around KC though
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: yoga-like_abana on August 15, 2022, 12:01:54 PM
Casey's is coming for QT, and will publicly surpass them within 5 years at most. Their gas pump handles are something you only read about in fantasy stories. And their receipt printers work 20% of the time, a mark significantly higher than QT's.

I can't stand how slow Casey's pumps are.

I figured everybody complimenting Casey's did was gE'ing. That place is nasty

Have you been in one the last 5 years or one that's not in BFE?

I thought they were all in BFE?

Only in Kansas. In Iowa and Nebraska they have modeled a lot of their stores similarly to the QT kitchens model.
Manhattan has a Casey's you sonuva  :shakesfist:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Cardiac Cats on August 15, 2022, 12:15:18 PM

I am close w some people that are close friends with the Krause family (owners of K&G) they have a major complex when it comes to Casey’s and QT. I know they’ve tried to break into some of QTs stronghold markets and have failed pretty miserably at it.

Are you an SAE?

K&G built a huge office downtown Des Moines  and it’s literally across the street from one of the last QTs in town. Which I find funny.
 
But as MIR said, Kwik Trip/Star is on a whole different level. Hand breaded chicken tender, angus cheeseburgers and this ridiculously cheap gas they market as E88 to fill up the rental car before returning. So much to love.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: 8manpick on August 15, 2022, 12:48:18 PM
Why don’t you people put the gas in your car and drive to a restaurant?
Right?!?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Phil Titola on August 15, 2022, 12:54:22 PM
Why don’t you people put the gas in your car and drive to a restaurant?
Right?!?

The max I eat at a QT I'd a quick snack thing. Maybe breakfast if headed to Manhattan for tailgate. I like Qat for the tea and quick clean service.

I assume that kitchen thing is gross food overall.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 15, 2022, 01:16:20 PM
Mods, please combine with the getting old AF thread.

TIA
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: tdaver on August 15, 2022, 01:22:24 PM
Who needs a paper receipt if going to your usual chain?  Do Casey’s, QT, etc. not have apps that allow you to activate pump, pay, get receipt all from your phone?  I thought that was standard these days? 

And unless you live in rural small town America, why are you eating there?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 15, 2022, 01:25:08 PM
Casey's is coming for QT, and will publicly surpass them within 5 years at most. Their gas pump handles are something you only read about in fantasy stories. And their receipt printers work 20% of the time, a mark significantly higher than QT's.

I can't stand how slow Casey's pumps are.

I figured everybody complimenting Casey's did was gE'ing. That place is nasty

Have you been in one the last 5 years or one that's not in BFE?

I thought they were all in BFE? I stopped in one in emporia 2 weeks ago. The pizza was below average

I don't understand how actually going into the gas station for any reason other than going to the restroom isn't a BFE thing.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: star seed 7 on August 15, 2022, 02:01:34 PM
They sell things on the inside too
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: nicname on August 15, 2022, 02:22:48 PM
I agree that Kwik Shop and Casey’s have stepped up their newer stores to compete w/ QT, but the service is just far worse at both.

I’ve been going to Kwik Shop more recently because they added a SmartPay app that gives you at least $.20 off a gallon of gas, discounts on stuff in-store and sometimes free sodas, energy drinks, etc. Buying crap in the store also increases the gas discount. You aren’t allowed to link the app to a credit card tho, so that’s a bummer. Has to be bank account.

If I have crap loads of Dillons points, I’ll go to the Dillons gas stations (used to be Kwik Shops) or their gas islands. I’d probably go to these more if they were closer to my house. They also usually have prices closer to what are inside Dillons than most convenience stores, and give you like 4x fuel points. I’d go here more if they were closer to my house.

I rarely go to Casey’s, and their gas-type/pricing is confusing. It looks like they’re trying to fill their stores with Casey’s branded items. Not sure what to think of this. I do like their pizza and subs tho (but I usually go to jimmy John’s for subs).
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: nicname on August 15, 2022, 02:24:33 PM
The people acting like going inside a convenience store or ordering their kitchen/ hot-food items is off are outing themselves as huge dorks/nerds, which isn’t surprising.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: pissclams on August 15, 2022, 02:26:38 PM
the soft pretzels at qt are pretty good
but I get my 93 octane fuel at BP on state line and 85th
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: steve dave on August 15, 2022, 02:35:28 PM
We have a new standalone hyvee gas station which is the new closest gas station to our house. Not sure if this is going to be a new thing for Hyvee or just a small side project to service their best customer (me).


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Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Trim on August 15, 2022, 02:37:04 PM
The people acting like going inside a convenience store or ordering their kitchen/ hot-food items is off are outing themselves as huge dorks/nerds, which isn’t surprising.

Horrible things happen inside quiktrip.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: pissclams on August 15, 2022, 02:40:10 PM
We have a new standalone hyvee gas station which is the new closest gas station to our house. Not sure if this is going to be a new thing for Hyvee or just a small side project to service their best customer (me).


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we’ve got a stand alone hyvee gas station right next to our stand alone hyvee booze store.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: star seed 7 on August 15, 2022, 02:42:13 PM
Both about a block away from a standalone hyvee
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: nicname on August 15, 2022, 03:06:37 PM
The people acting like going inside a convenience store or ordering their kitchen/ hot-food items is off are outing themselves as huge dorks/nerds, which isn’t surprising.

Horrible things happen inside quiktrip.

IT’S A DESIGNATED SAFE SPACE!!!
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: TheHamburglar on August 15, 2022, 03:31:44 PM
I go in QT 2-3 times a day in the summer for a large ice water. $0.32. I’ll use the same cup a few times and the refills are free. In/out in 60-90 seconds.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Skipper44 on August 15, 2022, 03:43:16 PM
the soft pretzels at qt are pretty good
but I get my 93 octane fuel at BP on state line and 85th
i believe BP can still add up to 10% ethanol in Missouri while some QT’s have 91 ethanol free and all the HyVee Fast n Fresh which is they are #1 in my rankings
 
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: nicname on August 15, 2022, 03:43:48 PM
QT is like the only place on earth that still has free matches as well.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 15, 2022, 03:53:36 PM
QT is like the only place on earth that still has free matches as well.

 :confused:

How did you find out about this? Free matches at a gas station doesn't seem like a great business decision.

Whatever brings em in I guess?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: nicname on August 15, 2022, 04:14:34 PM
QT is like the only place on earth that still has free matches as well.

 :confused:

How did you find out about this? Free matches at a gas station doesn't seem like a great business decision.

Whatever brings em in I guess?

I hate buying extra lighters when I realize I don’t have one one me, they’ve had them as long as I can remember.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: passranch on August 15, 2022, 05:21:21 PM
the new K&G's i have seen in IA, CO, and SD are very nice. there are none around KC though

The flagship Kum&Go's especially in and around the Des Moines area are the absolute Rolls Royce convenience stores OAT.  But the others are really average to below average at best.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: pissclams on August 15, 2022, 05:29:40 PM
that’s an interesting way to spell cum
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: MakeItRain on August 15, 2022, 05:46:06 PM
Casey's is coming for QT, and will publicly surpass them within 5 years at most. Their gas pump handles are something you only read about in fantasy stories. And their receipt printers work 20% of the time, a mark significantly higher than QT's.

I can't stand how slow Casey's pumps are.

I figured everybody complimenting Casey's did was gE'ing. That place is nasty

Have you been in one the last 5 years or one that's not in BFE?

I thought they were all in BFE?

Only in Kansas. In Iowa and Nebraska they have modeled a lot of their stores similarly to the QT kitchens model.
Manhattan has a Casey's you sonuva  :shakesfist:

It's ass
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: MakeItRain on August 15, 2022, 05:53:48 PM
We have a new standalone hyvee gas station which is the new closest gas station to our house. Not sure if this is going to be a new thing for Hyvee or just a small side project to service their best customer (me).


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There are actually 3 different types of stand alone Hy-Vee gas stations. Hy-Vee purchased a lot of the old QTs here. They have ones that are essentially standard convenience stores called Hy-Vee Gas. They also have something called Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh, but there are two different types of these, one version that's modeled after QT/K&C/KS. But they also have a deluxe version of these fast and fresh that are absolutely smaller Hy-Vees with gas pumps.

https://www.hy-veefastandfresh.com/
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: steve dave on August 15, 2022, 05:57:33 PM
Ours is a “fast and fresh”. It’s decent


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Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: nicname on August 15, 2022, 06:06:44 PM
Just filled up at Dillons gas (old Kwik shop) and saved a cool $.80/gallon. $2.599/gallon after discount. w00t!

Edit: con - restroom reeks of old piss. Similar to Allen Fieldhouse.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: KCFDcat on August 15, 2022, 06:53:17 PM

I am close w some people that are close friends with the Krause family (owners of K&G) they have a major complex when it comes to Casey’s and QT. I know they’ve tried to break into some of QTs stronghold markets and have failed pretty miserably at it.

Are you an SAE?

K&G built a huge office downtown Des Moines  and it’s literally across the street from one of the last QTs in town. Which I find funny.
 
But as MIR said, Kwik Trip/Star is on a whole different level. Hand breaded chicken tender, angus cheeseburgers and this ridiculously cheap gas they market as E88 to fill up the rental car before returning. So much to love.

Hm no, I have family in DSM.

The new headquarters is amazing, but put some serious financial hardship on the company. Think they spent almost 200 million on it.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: MakeItRain on August 15, 2022, 07:27:42 PM

I am close w some people that are close friends with the Krause family (owners of K&G) they have a major complex when it comes to Casey’s and QT. I know they’ve tried to break into some of QTs stronghold markets and have failed pretty miserably at it.

Are you an SAE?

K&G built a huge office downtown Des Moines  and it’s literally across the street from one of the last QTs in town. Which I find funny.
 
But as MIR said, Kwik Trip/Star is on a whole different level. Hand breaded chicken tender, angus cheeseburgers and this ridiculously cheap gas they market as E88 to fill up the rental car before returning. So much to love.

Hm no, I have family in DSM.

The new headquarters is amazing, but put some serious financial hardship on the company. Think they spent almost 200 million on it.

Couldn't have hurt them too bad. They committed $550 million to the soccer stadium, the site cleanup, and the district around the stadium.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Cartierfor3 on August 15, 2022, 07:30:41 PM
I go in QT 2-3 times a day in the summer for a large ice water. $0.32. I’ll use the same cup a few times and the refills are free. In/out in 60-90 seconds.

why don't you just use the sink and ice from home
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: KCFDcat on August 15, 2022, 07:41:00 PM

I am close w some people that are close friends with the Krause family (owners of K&G) they have a major complex when it comes to Casey’s and QT. I know they’ve tried to break into some of QTs stronghold markets and have failed pretty miserably at it.

Are you an SAE?

K&G built a huge office downtown Des Moines  and it’s literally across the street from one of the last QTs in town. Which I find funny.
 
But as MIR said, Kwik Trip/Star is on a whole different level. Hand breaded chicken tender, angus cheeseburgers and this ridiculously cheap gas they market as E88 to fill up the rental car before returning. So much to love.

Hm no, I have family in DSM.

The new headquarters is amazing, but put some serious financial hardship on the company. Think they spent almost 200 million on it.

Couldn't have hurt them too bad. They committed $550 million to the soccer stadium, the site cleanup, and the district around the stadium.

The family has plenty of money, K&G the company did not have the kind of assets to cover that cost, so the family had to put up a bunch of collateral/cash to cover it.

They seem like nice people, and have done a lot to help DSM. Think that was the main reason behind the insane hq building, they wanted a gem for the city to be proud of. It’s beautiful.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: michigancat on August 15, 2022, 08:08:51 PM
I go in QT 2-3 times a day in the summer for a large ice water. $0.32. I’ll use the same cup a few times and the refills are free. In/out in 60-90 seconds.

why don't you just use the sink and ice from home

yes this was truly one of the most bizarre gas station purchases I've heard of. I guess it's not really much weirder than a water bottle when you think about it, but still.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: MakeItRain on August 15, 2022, 11:37:08 PM
I go in QT 2-3 times a day in the summer for a large ice water. $0.32. I’ll use the same cup a few times and the refills are free. In/out in 60-90 seconds.

why don't you just use the sink and ice from home

yes this was truly one of the most bizarre gas station purchases I've heard of. I guess it's not really much weirder than a water bottle when you think about it, but still.

At least bottled water comes from somewhere else. The ice water from the local gas station comes from the same place the ice water at his house comes from.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: schreds21 on August 15, 2022, 11:46:12 PM
I've never once had to go inside for a receipt in the Wichita area  at QT.  Apparently the Kansas work ethic is far superior to that of those lazy assholes in Iowa.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: _33 on August 15, 2022, 11:49:21 PM
We have a new standalone hyvee gas station which is the new closest gas station to our house. Not sure if this is going to be a new thing for Hyvee or just a small side project to service their best customer (me).

We have a Hyvee Gas in St Joe and I go in there for one thing and one thing only: The Kiwi Strawberry Hyvee brand sparkling water at 2/$2. 

*Also they have a kick-ass tire air pump thing that is digital and you set your desired pressure and it stops automatically when you get up to it.  And it's free, wow!
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: nicname on August 16, 2022, 01:12:36 AM
We have a new standalone hyvee gas station which is the new closest gas station to our house. Not sure if this is going to be a new thing for Hyvee or just a small side project to service their best customer (me).

We have a Hyvee Gas in St Joe and I go in there for one thing and one thing only: The Kiwi Strawberry Hyvee brand sparkling water at 2/$2. 

*Also they have a kick-ass tire air pump thing that is digital and you set your desired pressure and it stops automatically when you get up to it.  And it's free, wow!

That's hot! QT has free air, but it's often our of order when you really need it. This Hyvee air sounds like a dream.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: TheHamburglar on August 16, 2022, 06:53:35 AM
I go in QT 2-3 times a day in the summer for a large ice water. $0.32. I’ll use the same cup a few times and the refills are free. In/out in 60-90 seconds.

why don't you just use the sink and ice from home

yes this was truly one of the most bizarre gas station purchases I've heard of. I guess it's not really much weirder than a water bottle when you think about it, but still.

I start with ice/water from home. I drink a lot of water. I always have a 32oz foam cup in my hand. There’s a QT 1/2 mile from my work. I’ll hit it to refill the ice at lunch & when I leave for work. We have a 100,000 sqft warehouse, so once or twice a week I’ll set it down & lose it, so I’ll have to go get a new one. I’ll usually refill once or twice a day on the weekend while I’m out. This last Sunday I went to 5 or 6 stores & I went in QT for water 3 times at least, maybe 4.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: star seed 7 on August 16, 2022, 07:49:56 AM
What is your form of payment for the 32 cents?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: TheHamburglar on August 16, 2022, 08:01:00 AM
What is your form of payment for the 32 cents?

There’s a 8” x 8” x 8” decorative bucket in our closet full of change. 4 years ago when I stopped drinking pop it was full. Now it’s probably 1/3 full.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 16, 2022, 08:38:20 AM
Get an electric and stop eating/drinking at gas stations you weirdos
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: steve dave on August 16, 2022, 08:50:46 AM
I go in QT 2-3 times a day in the summer for a large ice water. $0.32. I’ll use the same cup a few times and the refills are free. In/out in 60-90 seconds.

why don't you just use the sink and ice from home

yes this was truly one of the most bizarre gas station purchases I've heard of. I guess it's not really much weirder than a water bottle when you think about it, but still.

I start with ice/water from home. I drink a lot of water. I always have a 32oz foam cup in my hand. There’s a QT 1/2 mile from my work. I’ll hit it to refill the ice at lunch & when I leave for work. We have a 100,000 sqft warehouse, so once or twice a week I’ll set it down & lose it, so I’ll have to go get a new one. I’ll usually refill once or twice a day on the weekend while I’m out. This last Sunday I went to 5 or 6 stores & I went in QT for water 3 times at least, maybe 4.

this is the most chaotic thing I've read in awhile
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: chum1 on August 16, 2022, 08:57:57 AM
I appreciate burglar's level of commitment to this insane method.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: TheHamburglar on August 16, 2022, 08:58:02 AM
I go in QT 2-3 times a day in the summer for a large ice water. $0.32. I’ll use the same cup a few times and the refills are free. In/out in 60-90 seconds.

why don't you just use the sink and ice from home

yes this was truly one of the most bizarre gas station purchases I've heard of. I guess it's not really much weirder than a water bottle when you think about it, but still.

I start with ice/water from home. I drink a lot of water. I always have a 32oz foam cup in my hand. There’s a QT 1/2 mile from my work. I’ll hit it to refill the ice at lunch & when I leave for work. We have a 100,000 sqft warehouse, so once or twice a week I’ll set it down & lose it, so I’ll have to go get a new one. I’ll usually refill once or twice a day on the weekend while I’m out. This last Sunday I went to 5 or 6 stores & I went in QT for water 3 times at least, maybe 4.

this is the most chaotic thing I've read in awhile

I’ve done the Yeti/other brands that hold ice longer. But they all rust quickly or I lose them.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: TheHamburglar on August 16, 2022, 09:02:48 AM
I appreciate burglar's level of commitment to this insane method.

There’s more to it. I get kidney stones, I’m down one of my two major saliva glands & I fidget with stuff.  The first two items resulted in a water cup becoming my fidget thing. Prior to 4 years ago I almost never drank water. I chug it now, but I need it ice cold.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 16, 2022, 09:16:40 AM
I go in QT 2-3 times a day in the summer for a large ice water. $0.32. I’ll use the same cup a few times and the refills are free. In/out in 60-90 seconds.

why don't you just use the sink and ice from home

yes this was truly one of the most bizarre gas station purchases I've heard of. I guess it's not really much weirder than a water bottle when you think about it, but still.

At least bottled water comes from somewhere else. The ice water from the local gas station comes from the same place the ice water at his house comes from.

The tap water is better for you and the environment than the bottled, though.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Phil Titola on August 16, 2022, 09:57:18 AM
I have a friend who fills up with gas every morning and has a 15 mile round trip commute?  Doesn't go in for a drink.  Spends like $1.25 or whatever.  I find that entirely more insane than Hamburglar.

Is it really free though or does he just assume it is and QT people are just nice?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: TheHamburglar on August 16, 2022, 10:10:55 AM
I have a friend who fills up with gas every morning and has a 15 mile round trip commute?  Doesn't go in for a drink.  Spends like $1.25 or whatever.  I find that entirely more insane than Hamburglar.

Is it really free though or does he just assume it is and QT people are just nice?

It’s free. I always go to the counter with the change in my hand ready to pay just in case they still want to charge for a refill & I can keep moving.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: michigancat on August 16, 2022, 10:21:44 AM
I go in QT 2-3 times a day in the summer for a large ice water. $0.32. I’ll use the same cup a few times and the refills are free. In/out in 60-90 seconds.

why don't you just use the sink and ice from home

yes this was truly one of the most bizarre gas station purchases I've heard of. I guess it's not really much weirder than a water bottle when you think about it, but still.

I start with ice/water from home. I drink a lot of water. I always have a 32oz foam cup in my hand. There’s a QT 1/2 mile from my work. I’ll hit it to refill the ice at lunch & when I leave for work. We have a 100,000 sqft warehouse, so once or twice a week I’ll set it down & lose it, so I’ll have to go get a new one. I’ll usually refill once or twice a day on the weekend while I’m out. This last Sunday I went to 5 or 6 stores & I went in QT for water 3 times at least, maybe 4.

this is the most chaotic thing I've read in awhile

I’ve done the Yeti/other brands that hold ice longer. But they all rust quickly or I lose them.

what? they do not rust quickly (source: a hydroflask I've had for years). Just don't lose them, hamburglar!!!
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: TheHamburglar on August 16, 2022, 10:46:46 AM
I’ve never had a hydroflask. Sounds like a good idea for a Christmas list.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: MakeItRain on August 16, 2022, 11:46:48 AM
Sounds like if you get a hydroflask, you need to attach one of these to it
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmobileimages.lowes.com%2Fproductimages%2Fa462c358-7452-4830-9165-b8f3d852eb71%2F11584814.jpg&hash=dea1337ed57e7bcf621ec1051df7dd9fa97ad5a8)

As a fellow water drinker, I recommend a Camelbak bottle, one without the idiotic nipple thingie. I have one of these 50 oz hosses
https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m92849260452/?gclsrc=aw.ds&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=17693235017&utm_content=t0&adgroup=141560548034&network=g&device=c&merchant_id=126358573&product_id=m92849260452&product_id=1678961757049&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgO2XBhCaARIsANrW2X2uSiCJp_dfmRZjq9Orb3d3JDoXWfU4jXk2Eut0vlj_3HK90KAdOM4aAoigEALw_wcB
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: steve dave on August 16, 2022, 11:47:19 AM
the ones that hold enough water to be worth lugging around don't fit in cupholders so BUYER BEWARE on the hydroflask
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Trim on August 16, 2022, 11:49:27 AM
Wear a hiking backpack, maybe one that’s also a cooler, with the plastic tube straw.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: TheHamburglar on August 16, 2022, 12:31:50 PM
Sounds like if you get a hydroflask, you need to attach one of these to it
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmobileimages.lowes.com%2Fproductimages%2Fa462c358-7452-4830-9165-b8f3d852eb71%2F11584814.jpg&hash=dea1337ed57e7bcf621ec1051df7dd9fa97ad5a8)

As a fellow water drinker, I recommend a Camelbak bottle, one without the idiotic nipple thingie. I have one of these 50 oz hosses
https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m92849260452/?gclsrc=aw.ds&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=17693235017&utm_content=t0&adgroup=141560548034&network=g&device=c&merchant_id=126358573&product_id=m92849260452&product_id=1678961757049&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgO2XBhCaARIsANrW2X2uSiCJp_dfmRZjq9Orb3d3JDoXWfU4jXk2Eut0vlj_3HK90KAdOM4aAoigEALw_wcB

This is good advise & another item for the Christmas list.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Cartierfor3 on August 16, 2022, 06:00:06 PM
Hey guys, be right back, gonna refill my water.

Oh cool. Can you grab me a napkin while you’re in the kitchen?

Oh I’m not going to the kitchen. I’m going to use a styrofoam cup and drive to quick trip. I’ll park my car, lock it, go inside and fill up the foam cup with ice water. Then I’ll drive back to work. I lose my cup a lot so i just grab another styrofoam cup. I plan on doing this several times today because every yeti i own is too rusted. Also i lost my yet, but i wasn’t sad because i was drinking rust.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 16, 2022, 07:13:17 PM
This is the weirdest water drinking story I have ever heard in my entire life. I feel like I could revolutionize burglars water drinking if I was allowed to follow him around for one week. Like it just doesn’t make a ton of sense.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Cire on August 16, 2022, 07:16:23 PM
the ones that hold enough water to be worth lugging around don't fit in cupholders so BUYER BEWARE on the hydroflask
Also heavy AF


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Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: BW on August 16, 2022, 07:42:43 PM
There are a QT/KnG/Casey's in my town near KC.

RANKING
1. KnG -- Best coffee of the three,  free ice water, randomly not open at 5:30 when I go to work, not especially nice building.
2. QT -- probably the best infrastructure but it's in a part of town I don't frequent.
3. Casey's -- Dirty AF, free air no longer free, pizza ok in a pinch, has big giant Space Camper singles.

All in all, they are all sub par.

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Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: TheHamburglar on August 16, 2022, 08:27:20 PM
We don’t have an ice maker at work. I didn’t think spending 4 minutes a day stopping at QTs I’m already driving by to get ice would make you all think I’m crazy.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Cire on August 16, 2022, 08:33:45 PM
Our work ice maker makes the flat square ice cubes that melt in 5 minutes


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Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: star seed 7 on August 16, 2022, 09:41:23 PM
We don’t have an ice maker at work. I didn’t think spending 4 minutes a day stopping at QTs I’m already driving by to get ice would make you all think I’m crazy.

Disregard the haters and losers (of which there are many)
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: bucket on August 16, 2022, 10:09:18 PM
We don’t have an ice maker at work. I didn’t think spending 4 minutes a day stopping at QTs I’m already driving by to get ice would make you all think I’m crazy.

I buy gallon jugs of water at Walmart and carry one into work every 2-3 days. It doesn't seem all that different from what I do.  :thumbsup:
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Post by: MakeItRain on August 16, 2022, 11:03:37 PM
Wear a hiking backpack, maybe one that’s also a cooler, with the plastic tube straw.

ewwww gross
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Post by: Trim on August 17, 2022, 12:30:59 AM
Wear a hiking backpack, maybe one that’s also a cooler, with the plastic tube straw.

ewwww gross

Alternatively, maybe one of those rolling standup IV’s pumping water directly in him consistently. Plus he’d always have a hand on it to roll it with him as to the fidgeting.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: michigancat on August 17, 2022, 05:16:26 AM
We don’t have an ice maker at work. I didn’t think spending 4 minutes a day stopping at QTs I’m already driving by to get ice would make you all think I’m crazy.
At $0.64/day this baby would pay for itself in no time.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/insignia-26-lb-portable-icemaker-with-auto-shut-off-silver/6331583.p?skuId=6331583&ref=NS&loc=101&extStoreId=890


Also does this warehouse not have water coolers? Are they just not cold enough?
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Post by: star seed 7 on August 17, 2022, 07:58:28 AM
We have one of those at work to supplement the fridge icemaker that can't keep up. It blows ass and melts fast.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: TheHamburglar on August 17, 2022, 08:07:37 AM
We have one of those at work to supplement the fridge icemaker that can't keep up. It blows ass and melts fast.

Also, we went through 3 of those at an old job. Those things get slimy & disgusting in a week. I cleaned them a couple times & could never use the ice out of them again.
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Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 17, 2022, 08:18:24 AM
The ice makers at gas stations also get slimy and disgusting. You just don't see it.
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Post by: chum1 on August 17, 2022, 08:31:34 AM
I think burglar should keep on doing his weird thing. But if I was going to offer a solution, it would be to learn that the ice is not actually necessary.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Institutional Control on August 17, 2022, 08:39:18 AM
Speaking of ice. I've wanted an icemaker at the house that makes Sonic style ice but I can't justify spending $600 on an ice machine.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: steve dave on August 17, 2022, 08:56:57 AM
Speaking of ice. I've wanted an icemaker at the house that makes Sonic style ice but I can't justify spending $600 on an ice machine.

I have also considered this and I don't even like ice outside of vodka sodas. but man, those vodka sodas with sonic ice are

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Post by: Phil Titola on August 17, 2022, 09:02:59 AM
Speaking of ice. I've wanted an icemaker at the house that makes Sonic style ice but I can't justify spending $600 on an ice machine.

I have also considered this and I don't even like ice outside of vodka sodas. but man, those vodka sodas with sonic ice are

(https://t3.ftcdn.net/jpg/03/48/89/84/360_F_348898489_R7GprR4cUY79L3sdy39YSE0YH7JuOJvg.jpg)

Love me a good round of vodka sodies. I'd be more into that 600 ice maker if it could tap into a water line and burn its own ice.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: MakeItRain on August 17, 2022, 09:28:23 AM
Wear a hiking backpack, maybe one that’s also a cooler, with the plastic tube straw.

ewwww gross

Alternatively, maybe one of those rolling standup IV’s pumping water directly in him consistently. Plus he’d always have a hand on it to roll it with him as to the fidgeting.

Now this is an elite option, he just needs to find a way to keep the iv bag on ice
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 17, 2022, 09:30:21 AM
Speaking of ice. I've wanted an icemaker at the house that makes Sonic style ice but I can't justify spending $600 on an ice machine.

They all break within the first half hour of using no matter which one you buy. avoid
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: steve dave on August 17, 2022, 10:27:19 AM
Speaking of ice. I've wanted an icemaker at the house that makes Sonic style ice but I can't justify spending $600 on an ice machine.

They all break within the first half hour of using no matter which one you buy. avoid

well, just buy the one sonic uses. ever thought of that, moron?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: pissclams on August 17, 2022, 08:29:01 PM
sonic sells 5lb bags of ice for $1
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Stevesie60 on August 17, 2022, 09:21:14 PM
Hey buds, do you prefer lemon or lime on your vodka sodies? I'm a rare breed and prefer the lemon, but I understand the lime-appealing folk (just not the lime appeal lol!)

Anyway, I was just curious.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: steve dave on August 17, 2022, 09:22:12 PM
Lime but I’d not be picky at all. Lemon actually sounds refreshing.


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Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: ben ji on August 17, 2022, 09:32:06 PM
I respect the hamburgler flex. QT is the obvious #1 gas station in the gE area and the man likes to stay hydrated.

I tip my hat to you Hamburler, drink as much sweet sweet QT water as you can each day and leave the haters in the dust.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Phil Titola on August 17, 2022, 10:37:39 PM
Lime but I’d not be picky at all. Lemon actually sounds refreshing.


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Fresh limes here and also typically use lime La Croix. Sodastream as a backup.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 17, 2022, 10:39:53 PM
Speaking of ice. I've wanted an icemaker at the house that makes Sonic style ice but I can't justify spending $600 on an ice machine.

we got this Black Friday last year. It's pretty noisy which is my biggest complaint. I also haven't cleaned it as much as I should. But it's held up so far and makes ice quick.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B18P5RG/ref=twister_B09YXFTWJS?_encoding=UTF8&th=1
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Post by: Phil Titola on August 17, 2022, 10:46:04 PM
Speaking of ice. I've wanted an icemaker at the house that makes Sonic style ice but I can't justify spending $600 on an ice machine.

we got this Black Friday last year. It's pretty noisy which is my biggest complaint. I also haven't cleaned it as much as I should. But it's held up so far and makes ice quick.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B18P5RG/ref=twister_B09YXFTWJS?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

I've heard good things but I'd be annoyed by filling up the water tank and it not burning it's own ice giving me constant fresh ice.  Probably asking too much of a $400 product.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: j-von on August 18, 2022, 12:37:47 AM
I've had this one for about 6 months...

https://www.amazon.com/GE-Profile-XPIO13SCSS-Stainless-Nugget/dp/B0964BF4N7

Works well and the 1 gallon tank is a necessity. We use it constantly.  The water you use will almost always dictate how long it lasts, how often you have to clean it, and how good the ice is.

QT is a gas station.  You shouldn't be eating at a gas station just because they have a spotless kitchen and friendly associates.  If possible, fill up at Costco and then drive to a respectable restaurant. Use your gas savings to buy real food.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Stevesie60 on August 18, 2022, 01:31:21 AM
I may have been mixing up Casey's memories with QT memories. Casey's is 0/infinity for their rate of being able to print a receipt outside. And for fun, they usually have 5 people visual working but apparently only 1 that's capable of ringing people up.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Institutional Control on August 18, 2022, 02:25:00 PM
Casey's pizza is much better than QTs.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: ben ji on August 18, 2022, 03:28:38 PM
https://twitter.com/QuikTrip/status/1441466827549274116?t=fQbnhjbvS_evo-BP-EfvxA&s=19

Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: meow meow on August 18, 2022, 04:17:18 PM
i've never had a yeti rust, weirdest part of the story for me
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: TheHamburglar on August 21, 2022, 02:51:12 PM
I just got in my car and plugged my phone in. This is what popped up for the traffic report for where my phone thinks I’m probably going.
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Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Phil Titola on August 21, 2022, 03:17:39 PM
I stopped at 2 QT today both times simply for a tea.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: nicname on August 22, 2022, 12:18:39 AM
https://twitter.com/QuikTrip/status/1441466827549274116?t=fQbnhjbvS_evo-BP-EfvxA&s=19

 :emawkid:
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: _33 on August 22, 2023, 09:04:15 PM
QuikTrip is coming to St Joe. The rich get richer.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: DaBigTrain on August 22, 2023, 09:45:46 PM
They have quite a few here in SA and I always try and stop at them because it feels like home.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: star seed 7 on August 22, 2023, 09:47:54 PM
North belt or south belt?
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Post by: Spracne on August 22, 2023, 09:56:00 PM
QT is great. They always act like they're going to be murdered by some invisible force if you can't check out within 15 seconds.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: _33 on August 23, 2023, 01:12:47 AM
North belt or south belt?

Actually on Frederick just off the I-29 exit. And come on, there's no way the south belt is getting a QT.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Cire on August 23, 2023, 06:59:50 AM
QT is great. They always act like they're going to be murdered by some invisible force if you can't check out within 15 seconds.
The guy who ran the one nearest me talked so fast there is zero chance of understanding what he was saying. You could sort of make out the very end.


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Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: star seed 7 on August 23, 2023, 07:23:21 AM
North belt or south belt?

Actually on Frederick just off the I-29 exit. And come on, there's no way the south belt is getting a QT.

Should have figured you for a hoity toity north belt'r
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: nicname on August 23, 2023, 07:55:22 AM
North belt or south belt?

Actually on Frederick just off the I-29 exit. And come on, there's no way the south belt is getting a QT.

Should have figured you for a hoity toity north belt'r

Imagine growing up in St. Joe, just cruising the belt all night and picking up babes in your sweet ride.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Phil Titola on August 23, 2023, 10:27:41 AM
The new garlic chicken roller is straight trash homie
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: wetwillie on August 23, 2023, 10:46:13 AM
I get their bacon scramble frequently. The kiosk ordering kitchen menu is pretty remarkable for a gas station.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Phil Titola on August 23, 2023, 11:09:18 AM
Those pre wrapped tacos are pretty good once you run them through the condiment garden
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: _33 on August 23, 2023, 01:48:59 PM
North belt or south belt?

Actually on Frederick just off the I-29 exit. And come on, there's no way the south belt is getting a QT.

Should have figured you for a hoity toity north belt'r

Well they closed the north belt Mr Goodcents so sometimes I have to carefully venture to the south belt location when I need a standard dress (except replace the onions with pickles) Ultimate Club.

Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Spracne on August 23, 2023, 01:57:46 PM
You guys need to stop rubbing Goodcents availability in my face ...
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: CHONGS on December 11, 2023, 01:41:03 PM
Hey they're finally building one near me
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: star seed 7 on December 11, 2023, 01:44:34 PM
Grats CHONGS
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Post by: CHONGS on December 11, 2023, 01:49:13 PM
Thanks, feels good to get one
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: MakeItRain on December 11, 2023, 10:07:18 PM
mid

Speaking of convenience stores, have we discussed buc-ees expanding into Missouri?
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: DaBigTrain on December 11, 2023, 10:12:37 PM
mid

Speaking of convenience stores, have we discussed buc-ees expanding into Missouri?
I usually stop at the ones here and it feels like home. They are also building the worlds largest bucees outside SA on the highway to Houston
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: IPA4Me on December 12, 2023, 05:35:56 AM
mid

Speaking of convenience stores, have we discussed buc-ees expanding into Missouri?
I usually stop at the ones here and it feels like home. They are also building the worlds largest bucees outside SA on the highway to Houston
Best damn banana pudding.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: Spracne on December 12, 2023, 08:38:27 AM
As someone who's not very logistics oriented, stepping into a Buc-ee's and thinking about everything that must go into running a store gives me anxiety.
Title: Re: QuikTrip
Post by: DaBigTrain on December 12, 2023, 08:47:11 AM
As someone who's not very logistics oriented, stepping into a Buc-ee's and thinking about everything that must go into running a store gives me anxiety.

This is all it takes.

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