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7-Eleven to Close 600 Stores, Shift to Food Focus

4/14/2026

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  • 7-Eleven, Inc. plans to close over 600 North American stores in a multi-year restructuring.
  • The closures come after 700 locations were shuttered in 2024 and 2025.
  • The company aims to shift from traditional convenience stores to larger, food-focused designs.
  • Despite weaker foot traffic, prepared-food sales rose 12% in the sector last year.
  • Analysts say the strategy prioritizes store quality and design over location count.