7-Eleven to close hundreds of stores in North America

7-Eleven plans sweeping store closures across North America

NEW YORK — Convenience chain 7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its locations this year.

7-Eleven to close 645 stores in North America in the next year

Convenience store chain 7-Eleven plans to close 645 locations in North America by the end of February 2027. That’s according to documents released last week by the chain’s parent company Seven & i Holdings.

7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of locations in North America this year

According to earnings filings, 7-Eleven’s North American operator plans to close 645 stores in the 2026 fiscal year — outpacing the 205 locations it forecasts it will open during that same time.

7-Eleven says it's closing 645 US stores in the next year

Getting a Slurpee may get just a little bit harder for some 7-Eleven fans across the United States.

7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores in the U.S. this year

The chain's North American operator forecast it will open 205 stores in 2026, although those openings will be outpaced by a series of closures.

7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its stores in North America this year - The Boston Globe

The convenience giant has closed hundreds of underperforming locations over the years, and the latest cuts arrive as higher prices strain consumers worldwide.