7-Eleven plans slate of new Phoenix area stores
A global convenience giant is opening its first stores in Arizona in a quarter-century.
7-Eleven is touting the opening of three new locations in Arizona, with two more slated to open early next year. The five new stores are the chain’s first in The Grand Canyon State in 25 years.
“Known for redefining the convenience store experience, 7-Eleven’s re-entry into Arizona brings with it the brand's renowned range of fresh food options, proprietary beverages, and innovative services tailored to local preferences,” said the company.
Details on the new stores include the following below:
- Glendale Ariz.: 5303 W Bell Road opened Oct. 15, 2024
- Surprise, Ariz.: 13130 W Bell Road opened Nov. 20, 2024
- Goodyear, Ariz.: 1025 N Estrella Pkwy opens Dec. 4, 2024
- Phoenix, Ariz.: 1802 S 7th St opens in Q1 2025
- Phoenix, Ariz.: TBD address opens in Q2 2025
The Arizona expansion comes on the heels of 7-Eleven announcing plans to build 500 new stores nationally between 2025 and 2027. The new builds will incorporate learnings from the chain’s “Evolution” store format, which it debuted in March 2019 in Dallas, and subsequently expanded to other locations. The stores will be larger and “food forward,” according to the presentation, and feature digital innovations, frictionless shopping and fuel.
Earlier in October, 7-Eleven said it would close 444 underperforming stores in North America. In a filing, the company cited consumers pulling back on purchases due to inflation and continuing declines in cigarette sales as negatively impacting sales.
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Based in Irving, Texas, 7-Eleven Inc. operates, franchises and/or licenses more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada. In addition to 7-Eleven stores, the company operates and franchises Speedway, Stripes, Laredo Taco Company, and Raise the Roost Chicken and Biscuits locations.
