http://www.okctalk.com/content.php?r=95-OnCue-to-May-Hefner

Fantastic news! Now they need to put one on the NW corner of Penn and Hefner where the old Texaco station is.

We used to complain about Walmart putting local and Mom & Pop stores out of business and now OnCue is doing it.

Should be great for Coffee & Cars

We used to complain about Walmart putting local and Mom & Pop stores out of business and now OnCue is doing it.

It's a little bit easier to swallow when it's an Oklahoma company and not an Arkansas company.

We used to complain about Walmart putting local and Mom & Pop stores out of business and now OnCue is doing it.

7-11 has been doing it for years. At least now, we have more competition for 7-11.

Fantastic news! Now they need to put one on the NW corner of Penn and Hefner where the old Texaco station is.

That's way too small of a spot for Oncue. Not sure what that land is really good for since there is a oil well behind it and to the side of it there is a drainage canal. Probably why it's still abandoned.

A Village Pump Bar for Loves Employees after work? lol

It's a little bit easier to swallow when it's an Oklahoma company and not an Arkansas company.

Exactly. Don't feel so bad that it is an Oklahoma company.

The local franchisee of 7-11 deserves to be driven out of business.

Those operations are the c-store equivalent of Homeland.

The local 7-11 franchisee took advantage of their "gentleman's agreement" with QT far too long. It allowed them to remain complacent in terms of store design, amenities, and upgrades to their older locations since they did not have to compete with them. With On-Cues rapid proliferation into the OKC market...the chickens are finally coming home to roost.

Love it. The more On Cue's, the better IMHO

The local franchisee of 7-11 deserves to be driven out of business.

Those operations are the c-store equivalent of Homeland.Pete, while I agree with this, from what I am seeing, OnCue is not hurting them at all. The 7eleven across from the new OnCue at shields is busier than ever every time I drive by.

Pete, while I agree with this, from what I am seeing, OnCue is not hurting them at all. The 7eleven across from the new OnCue at shields is busier than ever every time I drive by.

I don't know about busier but they have maintained about the same customer rate but I think it's going to catch up with them in the long run.

When they finally end their gas war I think both stores will slow down. I think that's when you will see the 7-11 start to feel the brunt of OnCue because right now the 7-11 is getting the overflow from OnCue's gas pumps all being occupied. When these two stores bring their gas prices back in line with the rest of the area I think both of their sales will slow and people will choose the OnCue over the 7-11.

It's going to be more of a marathon than a 100 yard dash between the two and while I think 7-11 can keep up in the 100 yard they will lose out in the marathon.

The local franchisee of 7-11 deserves to be driven out of business.

Those operations are the c-store equivalent of Homeland.

I'm surprised they can still function, actually. I interviewed for a UNIX systems admin position there and was shocked by how old and crappy their infrastructure was, as well as the questionable personnel policies they had in place. Didn't even consider it...

I created this graphic for all the OnCue locations; green are under construction or planned.

It looks like a lot but of course, there are way more 7-11's around:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/oncuelocations.jpg

Pete, while I agree with this, from what I am seeing, OnCue is not hurting them at all. The 7eleven across from the new OnCue at shields is busier than ever every time I drive by.

There are two OnCue stores and several 7-11 stores within two miles from me and I have never noticed any slacking of business at the 7-11 stores. The new 7-11 at MacArthur and NW Expressway is also well along in construction.

The local 7-11 franchisee took advantage of their "gentleman's agreement" with QT far too long. It allowed them to remain complacent in terms of store design, amenities, and upgrades to their older locations since they did not have to compete with them. With On-Cues rapid proliferation into the OKC market...the chickens are finally coming home to roost.

I know some people that work for them, they've seen what's coming and are developing a new store model along the lines of QT/On Cue. We'll see how it pans out, but it sounds pretty nice. The Hefner and May 7-11 is also not one of the bad ones. It's larger, cleaner and has a lot of gas pumps. Easiest gas station to get to on my commute, so I end up there a every few weeks. The Penn/122nd 7-11 is tiny, terrible and causes a ton of traffic problems, though.

I'll also add that OKC's 7-11s aren't a franchise. They own the 7-11 name inside the OKC area and all the stores are controlled by the same family owned company. Big corp 7-11 can't operate here.

Last time I was in Dallas I went into a 7/11 and it didn't even seem like the same store. Still not as nice as OnCue however.

I agree with Pete that the ones in OKC are the convenient store equivalent of Homeland. A few locations are acceptable, if only barely, but the vast majority have been run into the ground.

OnCue has managed to almost completely steal me away from 7/11. Though speaking of my usual location of Broadway & 9th in Edmond, I'm not seeing it on your map, Pete. I think the star around 33rd is meant to be it, but it's good two miles too far south.

I created this graphic for all the OnCue locations; green are under construction or planned.

It looks like a lot but of course, there are way more 7-11's around:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/oncuelocations.jpg

Aren't they also building one at 10th and Czech Hall? or is that another gas station?

NoOkie is correct that the 7-11 on May and Hefner isn't as bad as many of them. But it's still far, far away from being on a par with OnCue. Case in point: Bathrooms. Earlier this week we stopped there to get gas (only because my light came on and we were driving right by that 7-11). My little girl asked if we could go inside and get her an after-school snack. I was craving hot coffee, so I acquiesced. About the time we walked in, my daughter said she needed to use the restroom. That store only has one restroom, unisex, with one toilet and one sink. And of course someone was in there. So we waited, and waited, and waited. Finally we got to go in. Not filthy, but also not nice. Older fixtures, trash overflowing. Compare it to OnCue, where there are men's and women's restrooms, each with multiple toilets and sinks, very clean, and with the latest in technology (touch-free soap, paper towels, toilets).

OnCue has my vote over Oklahoma-model 7-11s any day. It's great that they're building one at 36th and May. I'm frequently in that area, so it will be a great convenience, for both fuel and snacks/drinks.

NoOkie is correct that the 7-11 on May and Hefner isn't as bad as many of them. But it's still far, far away from being on a par with OnCue. Case in point: Bathrooms. Earlier this week we stopped there to get gas (only because my light came on and we were driving right by that 7-11). My little girl asked if we could go inside and get her an after-school snack. I was craving hot coffee, so I acquiesced. About the time we walked in, my daughter said she needed to use the restroom. That store only has one restroom, unisex, with one toilet and one sink. And of course someone was in there. So we waited, and waited, and waited. Finally we got to go in. Not filthy, but also not nice. Older fixtures, trash overflowing. Compare it to OnCue, where there are men's and women's restrooms, each with multiple toilets and sinks, very clean, and with the latest in technology (touch-free soap, paper towels, toilets).

OnCue has my vote over Oklahoma-model 7-11s any day. It's great that they're building one at 36th and May. I'm frequently in that area, so it will be a great convenience, for both fuel and snacks/drinks.

I believe technically 7-11 has zero public restrooms. That one restroom is meant for the employees unless their nice enough to let the customers use it.

In the OnCue's I've been in (just a few) their restrooms didn't have doors; instead, off-set entries like you would see in an airport restroom.

Which means you don't have to handle a door knob on your way in or out. That's a pretty big deal and nice touch, considering the amount of traffic those places get.

In the OnCue's I've been in (just a few) their restrooms didn't have doors; instead, off-set entries like you would see in an airport restroom.

Which means you don't have to handle a door knob on your way in or out. That's a pretty big deal and nice touch, considering the amount of traffic those places get.

Yes, Pete, that is correct in every OnCue I've ever been to, and I've been to many different ones. They also have hand sanitizer dispensers.

Last time I was in Dallas I went into a 7/11 and it didn't even seem like the same store. ...

It wasn't. 7-11 is a different corporation/company in the rest of the world, other than in a few counties in OK, Oklahoma county being one of them. The local 7-11 stores are owned by someone else, a descendent of one of the original partners that split from the big 7-11 way back, I believe...

Yeah, looks like this one got missed on the map.

http://www.okctalk.com/yukon-mustang-el-reno/38241-oncue-coming-yukon.html

Heard about this last month when I got my oil changed at Paul's. Glad to see it wasn't just a rumor since I live about 4 blocks away!

Now if only we could get Sheetz or Wawa to set up a western outpost somewhere in the city...

[QUOTE=Pete;857420]The local franchisee of 7-11 deserves to be driven out of business.

Absolutely agree, and the sooner the better!

Besides cleanliness and design features like no doors, OnCue also goes beyond the minimum standards in terms of landscaping and overall building finishes and appearance. Local 7-11 management strictly adheres to the absolute bare minimums in all of those areas in an effort to keep is a cheap as possible. Their landscaping usually constitutes 3-5 gallon boxwoods surrounded by cigarette butt mulch and promptly die in the summer heat with no irrigation.

I created this graphic for all the OnCue locations; green are under construction or planned.

It looks like a lot but of course, there are way more 7-11's around:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/oncuelocations.jpgPete, there is also one in Edmond a little south of 2nd St.

Does OnCue have a flagship store? I feel like they all could be flagship stores. All of them are so nice.

indulge the guy who lives outside OKC> Who owns OnCue stores?

indulge the guy who lives outside OKC> Who owns OnCue stores?

It's a group out of Stillwater.

All their locations are in Oklahoma, most centered around OKC.

7-11:

Either no restrooms or 1 small one if it's not locked or out of order.
Only Ethanol fuel.
No lottery tickets.
If you buy something to drink and pay with a $20; watch them get change out of both registers and have the safe dispense single bills in plastic tubes. If you pay with something larger; your going to be there a while.

At the SW 15th and MacArthur store; is that their corporate office or a training center or warehouse or what?

7-11:

Either no restrooms or 1 small one if it's not locked or out of order.
Only Ethanol fuel.
No lottery tickets.
If you buy something to drink and pay with a $20; watch them get change out of both registers and have the safe dispense single bills in plastic tubes. If you pay with something larger; your going to be there a while.

At the SW 15th and MacArthur store; is that their corporate office or a training center or warehouse or what?

Corporate headquarters.

7-11:

Either no restrooms or 1 small one if it's not locked or out of order.
Only Ethanol fuel.
No lottery tickets.
If you buy something to drink and pay with a $20; watch them get change out of both registers and have the safe dispense single bills in plastic tubes. If you pay with something larger; your going to be there a while.

At the SW 15th and MacArthur store; is that their corporate office or a training center or warehouse or what?

The 7-11's around me have both e-10 and 100% gas. I also want to say I thought they sold lotto tickets, but I may be wrong as that's not something I shop for.

The 7-11's around me have both e-10 and 100% gas. I also want to say I thought they sold lotto tickets, but I may be wrong as that's not something I shop for.

When lottery was set up, the retailers were (are?) required to keep cash on hand for payouts up to $600.00 7/11 thought it put their employees at risk to have access to that much cash. (robberies)

The 7-11's around me have both e-10 and 100% gas. I also want to say I thought they sold lotto tickets, but I may be wrong as that's not something I shop for.

There is a 7-11 one block from me that has both kinds of gas and two restrooms. I'm not concerned about selling lottery tickets. I have absolutely no problem with 7-11's policy about making change and keeping small amounts of cash in the register. It keeps their employees safer and I think that is a plus.

7-11:

Either no restrooms or 1 small one if it's not locked or out of order.
Only Ethanol fuel.
No lottery tickets.
If you buy something to drink and pay with a $20; watch them get change out of both registers and have the safe dispense single bills in plastic tubes. If you pay with something larger; your going to be there a while.

At the SW 15th and MacArthur store; is that their corporate office or a training center or warehouse or what?

I think 7/11 is starting to feel the pinch of On Cue. Some (not all) of their stores have been stepping up their game.
More choices for soft drinks
100% gasoline
better lighting.

Still think On Cue is way better. On a par with QT

I exclusively do business at OnCue. I will drive past several 7/11's on the way to OnCue.

Heard from the vet's office that they will not be selling to OnCue. They did confirm that OnCue approached them, but the offer was not good enough.

Heard from the vet's office that they will not be selling to OnCue. They did confirm that OnCue approached them, but the offer was not good enough.

I bet they can make the site work without the vet.

Excited to hear the news! :congrats:

I never understood why the Village allowed Discount Tire to build at that location only to see them vacate so soon. It would definitely be a difficult job to try to lure a new business to occupy the space. I'm sure The Village city council was desperate for revenue dollars when they approved Discount Tire. :headscrat

Excited to hear the news! :congrats:

I never understood why the Village allowed Discount Tire to build at that location only to see them vacate so soon. It would definitely be a difficult job to try to lure a new business to occupy the space. I'm sure The Village city council was desperate for revenue dollars when they approved Discount Tire. :headscrat

Like all deals, it seemed good at the time. It would be nice if every city council had an oracle on their staff.

Like all deals, it seemed good at the time. It would be nice if every city council had an oracle on their staff.

Too expensive, I'll bet most of them go with SQL...

You know, I've always mildly hated that SQL Server co-opted the name of the language for their database product. My mild rebellion is to always refer to the product as Sequel Server and the language by the abbreviation.

I'm surprised they can still function, actually. I interviewed for a UNIX systems admin position there and was shocked by how old and crappy their infrastructure was, as well as the questionable personnel policies they had in place. Didn't even consider it...
Same here, only 10 years ago. I don't imagine it's improved much. I couldn't get out of the interview soon enough.

Same here, only 10 years ago. I don't imagine it's improved much. I couldn't get out of the interview soon enough.

It hasn't. The UNIX guy was on vacation during my interview, so I was "interviewed" by a Windows guy, who pretty much told me that the UNIX guy has all the knowledge in his head and keeps it from everybody and the Windows guy was thinking about leaving because of the crappy atmosphere. Hell of a thing to encounter in an interview...

The Circle K on 122nd & Penn was mysteriously boarded up and de-badged.

I wouldn't be surprised to see a demo and an OnCue placed in that location. The entire corner, including the properties containing the now closed gas station and KFC are owned by the same LLC.

Would be a great store for them, as the 7-11 cater-corner has horrible ingress/egress...

The Conoco on the corner of May & Hefner sold on 1/16/15 to OnCue.

They paid $1.25 million for the .6635 acre parcel.

I would expect them to start demolition and construction soon.

Also hearing word that OnCue is coming to Council and I-40/Reno there just north of BJ's next to the Outlet Shoppes. Should be open by August I am told.

The Circle K on 122nd & Penn was mysteriously boarded up and de-badged.

I wouldn't be surprised to see a demo and an OnCue placed in that location. The entire corner, including the properties containing the now closed gas station and KFC are owned by the same LLC.

Would be a great store for them, as the 7-11 cater-corner has horrible ingress/egress...

I don't know. It could have just went out of business. There is one on the south side of town on 104th and May that is closed.

That would be three Oncue's in close proximity to each other. Future one on May and Hefner, Western and Memorial, and 122nd and Penn. But, with so much new development set to occur I'm sure there will be demand for more gas stations.

That Circle K at 122nd & Penn hasn't sold.

I just saw that the LLC behind most or all of OnCues land purchases just bought a couple acres at 10th and Portland too. Quite aggressive in their expansion. But there was a huge hole for I guess what you would call upscale convenience stores.

I just saw that the LLC behind most or all of OnCues land purchases just bought a couple acres at 10th and Portland too. Quite aggressive in their expansion. But there was a huge hole for I guess what you would call upscale convenience stores.

True. I'm surprised but pleased with the increased density of locations being pursued by OnCue. That would put one at 10th and Portland; Reno and MacArthur and Council and Reno.

Here is an updated location map:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/oncuelocations.jpg

I know a few years back Oncue tried to buy land in Mustang. Wonder whatever happened there and if they are going to try and make a move there sometime. That part of the map seems a little blank. Maybe even over on the east side like 152 and 59th.

What's the latest on this? The Discount Tire and old Conoco are completely gone. Have permits been filed yet to start construction? Are there drawings of what it is going to look like? I realize it will look similar to the rest but I didn't know what changes they had to make since they didn't get the vet office next door.

What's the latest on this? The Discount Tire and old Conoco are completely gone. Have permits been filed yet to start construction? Are there drawings of what it is going to look like? I realize it will look similar to the rest but I didn't know what changes they had to make since they didn't get the vet office next door.

No building permit as of yet.