October 6, 2008, 2:47 pm
Making a gas station competitive
Jay, Vermilion, Ohio
I own a gas station in a suburban area, in a small town 5 minutes away from lake Erie. There are two others in the town, B.P. and Speedway. I have a tough time competing with them when it comes to gas prices. What can I do? How can I improve my inside sales and get people to buy the merchandise?
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Offer a lower price for cash only. Saves you $ in CC fees, brings more business INTO the store.