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Old 10-05-2020, 08:05 PM
 
Location: Houston/Austin, TX
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So, I’ve been trying to figure something out. After moving to a much more central location recently, it really hit me. These Timewise convenience stores are everywhere! I can drive 10-15 minutes in one direction and see like 7 or more of them no cap. Even in the suburbs they’re everywhere. Obviously, I always realized they existed. But didn’t realize how much they dominated the landscape here.

When did this happen? Seems so all of a sudden. A few years ago it wasn’t like this. Also not complaining. They’re no 7Eleven or even Circle K but they’re generally clean and decent. Even their own branded coffee.

I’ve heard people feel nostalgic about the Stop-N-Go stores, but clearly we have a replacement. Doubt those were this dominant.
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Old 10-05-2020, 08:31 PM
 
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I've only seen them in suburbia, I guess because they require lots of real estate. I started to notice them in Katy about 2012, and you are correct, they started popping up all over the place.

I think they are trying to emulate Buc-ee's maybe?
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Old 10-05-2020, 08:57 PM
 
Location: Houston/Austin, TX
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I've only seen them in suburbia, I guess because they require lots of real estate. I started to notice them in Katy about 2012, and you are correct, they started popping up all over the place.

I think they are trying to emulate Buc-ee's maybe?
They're all around Upper Kirby, Uptown etc. I see them in the city as much as I do in the suburbs. There's some smaller locations (which aren't as nice as their larger ones).
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Old 10-05-2020, 09:33 PM
 
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Many of those were former Exxon and Mobil stations that were bought when ExxonMobil sold all of their US stations. The new owners use the Timewise name. They still sell Exxon or Mobil gas, but are not owned by ExxonMobil.
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Old 10-06-2020, 03:30 AM
 
Location: Katy,Texas
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I've only seen them in suburbia, I guess because they require lots of real estate. I started to notice them in Katy about 2012, and you are correct, they started popping up all over the place.

I think they are trying to emulate Buc-ee's maybe?
This is exactly when I noticed the rise in Timewise as well. Mostly partnering with Shell in some way.
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