US Postal Service idea

[Oryon20]

I don't see any benefit to the USPS by doing this.  If anything, I only see a benefit to the fast food places.  If you only have the munchies and stop at a combined place to grab a burger or burrito, what are you going to spend money on at the attached post office?  Maybe buy stamps if it maybe crosses your mind you might need some?  Conversely, if you are stopping at the post office to mail something, and a McDonald's was attached, a person is going to be more likely to then stop in there to grab a burger or fry, as food is much more of an impulse buy.

The reason these partnerships work so well in the gas station example, is their probably is an equal amount of benefit to each company.  If you are stopping for gas and are a bit hungry, you have food right there offered which is more than the prepacked stuff inside the actual gas station.  If you're driving, especially on a road trip, and stop to grab a bite to eat because you're hungry, you might be more inclined to then top off the tank while you're stopped before proceeding on the trip so you don't have to stop again in an hour or so when the tank will need filling because it'll be on E. 

[minioncookies]

That is a cool Idea.. I don't think it will ever happen but a very cool idea.. Especially if they partnered with some kind of food service they would be making some mad money... I think if they just change a few things and like someone else said add a drive thru window were you don't have to get out of the car.. That would attract more customers..I prefer usps over fedex or ups because they are alittle more responsible with my packages i send.. In my case anyways..

[myfreebees316]

The reason these partnerships work so well in the gas station example, is their probably is an equal amount of benefit to each company.  If you are stopping for gas and are a bit hungry, you have food right there offered which is more than the prepacked stuff inside the actual gas station.  If you're driving, especially on a road trip, and stop to grab a bite to eat because you're hungry, you might be more inclined to then top off the tank while you're stopped before proceeding on the trip so you don't have to stop again in an hour or so when the tank will need filling because it'll be on E. 

your wrong there its not as equal as you think. If gas prices are high most gas stations are empty at gas only places. When they have a mix of both gas and fast food that brings in bussiness for both no matter how high the gas is. If the food is good the people will come and even spend at the gas place as well. If you ask any gas station owner the gas isnt what brings in the money they make very little off of it its the stuff thats sold inside that bring in the money but if gas isnt low enough it wont attract people. That's what the other bussiness would do attract people for both

[Oryon20]

The reason these partnerships work so well in the gas station example, is their probably is an equal amount of benefit to each company.  If you are stopping for gas and are a bit hungry, you have food right there offered which is more than the prepacked stuff inside the actual gas station.  If you're driving, especially on a road trip, and stop to grab a bite to eat because you're hungry, you might be more inclined to then top off the tank while you're stopped before proceeding on the trip so you don't have to stop again in an hour or so when the tank will need filling because it'll be on E. 

your wrong there its not as equal as you think. If gas prices are high most gas stations are empty at gas only places. When they have a mix of both gas and fast food that brings in bussiness for both no matter how high the gas is. If the food is good the people will come and even spend at the gas place as well. If you ask any gas station owner the gas isnt what brings in the money they make very little off of it its the stuff thats sold inside that bring in the money but if gas isnt low enough it wont attract people. That's what the other bussiness would do attract people for both

You're right, the profits for gas station owners doesn't come so much from the gas.  That is why you rarely see a standalone station anymore without a convenience station attached selling consumables like soda, water, chips, candy, cigarettes, etc.  Those are are much more highly profitable.

But, businesses like Subway, Taco Bell, KFC, etc. who sell franchises to place at these stations wouldn't do so if it wasn't profitable to their company, and conversely the stations wouldn't do it if it didn't benefit them.  Like I said, if you're stopping for gas, and you have a hankering for some food, would you rather have a sub, burrito, or hot chicken, or some pre-packaged candy/chips?  Likewise, if you stopped for food because you like one of those fast foods, you'll probably be more inclined to top your tank off while there.

[bigedshult]

it time ot stop all the exters that cost them money like spele rates for junk mail.and thinl about having more office in stors that pople shop at the way they us to do.