I read the FTC is mandating 7-Eleven sells 200 of its stores after the Speedway acquisition.

Won't affect us here. Speedway was a Midwestern chain. However I found it interesting.

7-Eleven is the McDonald's of convenience stores. Happy to help the underdog.


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I think it could absolutely affect us here. 7-Eleven may decide to sell off 200 older and less profitable existing stores so they can keep all the new Speedway stores they just bought. In fact, I would think this OKC acquisition might be exactly a group of stores they would be willing to part with.

we didn't have speedway in Oklahoma so there was not an issue here ..

they have to sell 293 stores .... and the deals are already made ... does not effect Oklahoma ..

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we didn't have speedway in Oklahoma so there was not an issue here ..

they have to sell 293 stores .... and the deals are already made ... does not effect Oklahoma ..

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Ah, that makes sense.

What are the odds they consider demoing and rebuilding the Western and 46th location and creating a more urban layout? If that could be done by 2030, that would be great for the district.

To wit: that 7-11 has a healthy chunk of pedestrians from around the area and if they reoriented the building to the corner and the pumps just back and mid block and maybe worked with Stella Nova to knock down the fence and share that sliver of land it probably works out well for everyone.

Probably like 5% odds, but hey, a man can dream.

Aside from the taco shops, am I the only one not impressed with 7 Eleven after corporate took over? Firstly, they no longer sell canned pop. That's not a big deal, but the first change I saw. They used to sell it pretty cheap, but after corporate took over it wen to a dollar a can and then it was no longer sold. I've also noticed that 7 Eleven has been having a hard time getting gas for some reason. I'll go to get gas and half the pumps have bags on the handles. I haven't noticed the problem at OnCue yet. Then, there's been a couple times where when I'm getting gas and the pump asks you for your zip code, it kind of goes haywire and won't allow you to enter your pin, so I have to go to another pump. Not to mention the pay cut the employees took!

People had legit concerns about the Brown family 7-Elevens, but it was never going to be a positive change when corporate took over.

Yeah, I think it’s fair to say that the Brown family ran their 7-Elevens better than the corporate locations. The issue was mainly that they had a handshake deal which prevented any QTs from being built in OKC, and then made no effort to improve their stores to a QT level until OnCue forced their hand.

The pay cut thing was absolutely ridiculous. Their pay should have been grandfathered in. 7 Eleven is the McDonalds of convenience store/gas stations. The only thing I’m happy about is downtown OKC will likely get an urban 7 eleven which for whatever reason the Browns wouldn’t build one.

If it makes you feel better, the pay cut thing has surely backfired on them over the past few months.

The salary thing is why I'm hoping OnCue either stays independent or gets acquired by QT, since I believe QT also pays well.

The 7/11 at Rockwell and memorial had always been a clean store but it’s gone downhill with new ownership. I was in there yesterday and it was gross. Fountain drink station was completely out of ice. And I think they raised the prices of fountain drinks

If it makes you feel better, the pay cut thing has surely backfired on them over the past few months.

The salary thing is why I'm hoping OnCue either stays independent or gets acquired by QT, since I believe QT also pays well.

I don't know if it backfired.

The location I frequent is as busy as ever. I don't really support them financially. I only go there for lottery and nothing else, but it's hard to say the new company is feeling any squeeze. I'm sure their margins are as good as before. If it wasn't they wouldn't be expanding.

I'll continue to go go OnCue for gas and soda.

But yes. It's tough to support the corporate buyout. The old 7-Elevens had their issues but I think the old company had better management.

Word around the hood is that a 7-11 is being built on the NW corner of NW 178th & May, along with a Taco Bell and Starbucks. This was supposedly confirmed by the tenant landlord (or whatever appropriate term is generally used for that purpose) for that tract of land or those businesses. There is a lot of space for other businesses no hints yet on what will be there.

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Looks like 7-11 is going to convert the old Valero on the SW corner of NE 23rd and Kelly to one of its stores.

This is a smaller piece of property and they will not be able to build on the scale they had been under local ownership.

It may signal that future locations will be smaller since the corporate parent now owns.

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Noticed this morning that the location they bought out at Piedmont Road & NW Expressway is apparently going to operate as a Phillips 66 with a 7-Eleven branded convenience store, but not 7-Eleven branded gasoline. This is similar to what you'll find in cities such as Dallas and Denver that have always had the corporate ownership.

Correct me if I’m wrong but the “corporate” 7-11’s are franchised right? So the entire OKC will be one franchise or will they be sold off?

Noticed this morning that the location they bought out at Piedmont Road & NW Expressway is apparently going to operate as a Phillips 66 with a 7-Eleven branded convenience store, but not 7-Eleven branded gasoline. This is similar to what you'll find in cities such as Dallas and Denver that have always had the corporate ownership.

This would be great. Their lower-tiered gasoline is the only reason I don't fill up at 7-11s ever, and thus don't ever go in to purchase other items.

7-11 took over the c-store that was located on Reno and Midwest Blvd. McDonald's was previously attached to the location but has since moved next to WinCo. Signage is already up and there is a lot of activity from workers getting the building ready for the future grand opening.

Word around the hood is that a 7-11 is being built on the NW corner of NW 178th & May, along with a Taco Bell and Starbucks. This was supposedly confirmed by the tenant landlord (or whatever appropriate term is generally used for that purpose) for that tract of land or those businesses. There is a lot of space for other businesses no hints yet on what will be there.

Plans are out for this location with a physical address of 17901 N. May Ave. Approximately 4,700 square feet with a Laredo Taco and indoor seating.

Plans are out for this location with a physical address of 17901 N. May Ave. Approximately 4,700 square feet with a Laredo Taco and indoor seating.

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I'm scratching my head on this one....this store, while new, seems small?

Also, they have another store just a mile away at 164th and May, and if you lived in any of these neighborhoods, you just went the extra mile to that store?

Seems they are only going to be taking away existing business from that location? Those that prefer OnCue, Casey's, etc will still drive past this 7-11 to go to those stores.

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They have filed plans for several new stores since 7-11 corporate gained ownership.

All of them are exactly like this one. I don't think they'll be doing any of the large locations that the Browns built at the tail end of their ownership.

This is the 7-11 planned for the SW corner of NE 23rd & Kelly.

You can see in addition to Laredo Taco they will also have a food service called Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits. You can read about it here: https://www.foodandwine.com/news/raise-the-roost-7-eleven-chicken-biscuits-restaurant .

They will be doing the same at the location at NW 10th & MacArthur.

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This is the 7-11 planned for the SW corner of NE 23rd & Kelly.

You can see in addition to Laredo Taco they will also have a food service called Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits. You can read about it here: https://www.foodandwine.com/news/raise-the-roost-7-eleven-chicken-biscuits-restaurant .

They will be doing the same at the location at NW 10th & MacArthur.

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Oh wow, this will be a MASSIVE improvement for that corner! I'd purposefully go out of my way to avoid that old Capitol Square station when I worked in the area because that place never seemed clean or in good repair. I do kinda find it interesting that despite this being a scrape and rebuild, the overall site plan shows the new site layout will be substantially similar to what's there today in terms of building size and placement - I would have thought that they could have better utilized the space by turning the building sideways and pushing it up against the west property line, but maybe that's just unnecessary with the size of the new ownership's typical stores.

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Yes, all the corporate stores that have been proposed since the buyout have been smaller than the new concept 7-11's the Browns had been building.

Two new 7-11 locations going into the following locations. Both will also have a Laredo Taco and are approximately 4,700 square feet. These two don't appear to have the Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits that Pete mentioned in his last post.

4500 W. Reno Ave - SW corner of Reno and Meridian
728 E. Memorial Rd - SW corner of Memorial and Broadway Extension

Two new 7-11 locations going into the following locations. Both will also have a Laredo Taco and are approximately 4,700 square feet. These two don't appear to have the Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits that Pete mentioned in his last post.

4500 W. Reno Ave - SW corner of Reno and Meridian
728 E. Memorial Rd - SW corner of Memorial and Broadway Extension

There is already a fairly new large 7-11 already on E Memorial maybe 1/8-1/4 of a mile to the east of 728 E Memorial, just east of Kelly, so this is interesting.

7-11 is taking over the Valero on the SW corner of Memorial and McArthur and the Conoco on the NW corner of Memorial and May.

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Will the liquor store remain there? Didn't the new owners kick out the liquor stores or the weed stores?

Will the liquor store remain there? Didn't the new owners kick out the liquor stores or the weed stores?

The old owners kicked out liquor stores due to the law changes where they could sell wine and high point beer. Corporate 7-11 likely couldn't care less.

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They have filed plans for several new stores since 7-11 corporate gained ownership.

All of them are exactly like this one. I don't think they'll be doing any of the large locations that the Browns built at the tail end of their ownership.

This is interesting, and it tells me that 7-Elevan Corporate isn't understanding our market.
The reason the Brown Family was building larger/nicer stores is because they were getting their butts kicked by OnCue.
If they abandon this (like it looks like they are going to do) that will not bode well for them as a formidable competitor in our market.

This is interesting, and it tells me that 7-Elevan Corporate isn't understanding our market.
The reason the Brown Family was building larger/nicer stores is because they were getting their butts kicked by OnCue.
If they abandon this (like it looks like they are going to do) that will not bode well for them as a formidable competitor in our market.

I wouldn’t say these are that much smaller. They just aren’t adding the extra for lease spaces the Brown 7/11 group was doing. They don’t seem to have a desire to be the landlord. Many of these for lease spaces sit empty in their properties

Plans have been submitted for yet another 7-11, this time on the NW corner of SW 15th and Council.

Will include Laredo Taco.

Plans have been submitted for yet another 7-11, this time on the NW corner of SW 15th and Council.

Will include Laredo Taco.

I wonder how much they make from Laredo.

That's weird that they would build one just a mile from another. On the other hand, that one at 29th/Council seems to get a lot of business.

That's weird that they would build one just a mile from another. On the other hand, that one at 29th/Council seems to get a lot of business.

Isn’t there supposed to be some sort of industrial park being built on the land around County Line Rd and SW 15th? I believe there is a huge sign on that land saying something about industrial land or buildings. Could be 7-11 way of bringing in that future business?

Isn’t there supposed to be some sort of industrial park being built on the land around County Line Rd and SW 15th? I believe there is a huge sign on that land saying something about industrial land or buildings. Could be 7-11 way of bringing in that future business?

I don't know about an actual industrial park, but there's been a sign up there for a large warehouse style building to be built in that farm land for months now. I've been waiting for any news on that. There is plenty of land there for an actual industrial park.

The location at SW 15th & Council looks to have accommodation for trucks:

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The location at SW 15th & Council looks to have accommodation for trucks:

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It'll be a money maker with all the trucking companies nearby

Building permit application has been dropped for NW 178th & May:

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7-11 is taking over the Valero on the SW corner of Memorial and McArthur and the Conoco on the NW corner of Memorial and May.

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The memorial and macarthur location has been converted. The branded Valero gas is gone.

7-11 bought the Phillips 66/Covell Corner at Covell and Air Depot in Edmond. Outside signage has already been changed over.

7-11 bought the Phillips 66/Covell Corner at Covell and Air Depot in Edmond. Outside signage has already been changed over.

Hope this means that OnCue will move forward with their store in North Central Edmond on the opposite corner of Covell/Broadway or just a mile down at Kelly/Covell.

The memorial and macarthur location has been converted. The branded Valero gas is gone.

Saw the signage update tonight driving down May and Memorial. The new signage definitely stands out after seeing "The Station" and Conoco brand for so many years on that corner waiting for the stoplight over the overpass.

Yet another new 7-11, this time on the NE corner of SW 44th & Western on the site of the abandoned Sears auto center.

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Great news to hear that (Corporate 7-11, Dallas, TX) 7 Eleven is building new stores in Oklahoma City .

They need to also focus on the condition of the present stores in OKC metro area since their acquisition from the Brown Family.

Among their two largest stores (Rockwell & Reno newer) & (NW 23rd & MacArthur) these places need immediate attention...


Some pumps not working.
Debris in the parking lot.
Soda dispensers in the drink fountain, some flavors frequently out.


...slowly but surely going down hill.

Has anyone tried the tacos at Laredo's inside 7-11? I just saw the one at May and Hefner is open, with homemade flour tortillas, and it looked like a decent quick stop for lunch or breakfast on the go.

They need a cleaning schedule and someone to hold the employees accountable or more employees on each shift to clean. 7/11 have never been super clean but they have become disgusting.

Has anyone tried the tacos at Laredo's inside 7-11? I just saw the one at May and Hefner is open, with homemade flour tortillas, and it looked like a decent quick stop for lunch or breakfast on the go.

I did a couple of days ago. It was nothing exceptional but I had no complaints. I'm planning another stop on Thursday to try something different.

Can confirm 7/11 is removing free air stations and putting in systems with card readers to get more money out of you. I feel they are quickly removing everything that would bring me there instead of drive further to other stations a mile down road.

Yeah I saw that. That sucks. Let people have free air for the love of god.

Has anyone tried the tacos at Laredo's inside 7-11? I just saw the one at May and Hefner is open, with homemade flour tortillas, and it looked like a decent quick stop for lunch or breakfast on the go.

The Rockwell & Reno 7-Eleven store has a Laredo Tacos inside. Watched them put together the flour tortillas from scratch.

Today is December 25. We drove past the 7-11 near our neighborhood at 164th and Western, it was closed today (Christmas). We found it odd. Figured that 7-11 was one of the "Always Open" even on holidays kinda place. The old joke was why does 7-11 have locks on the doors if they never close? Both of the OnCue's on North Western were of course open. While this location isn't off the turnpike or an interstate, I just assumed most larger/corporate gas stations are open since people still travel on holidays or may need ice, milk, etc for gatherings.

Demolition has started at the Reno/Western site:

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Another new 7-Eleven is planned for the NW corner of NW 10th and Council.

I'm getting fed up with 7-11. In addition to the filthy stores/bathrooms, I'm tired of going in and finding the soda fountains are out of order, the front door won't open, ATM's out of order and went from free to $1.50, low inventory and choices, and price increases of up to 100%, and grumpy and surly employees who just don't seem to give a flip. There's probably more, but that's all I can recall right now.
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Fortunately, you have a bunch of great alternatives and many more on the way.

and NW 23rd and MacArthur. Unless someone was just joking when I mentioned that corner has construction activity. Further north on MacArthur there's a Kum N Go lol

There’s a Kum n Go in OKC?

It looks like the 10th and MacArthur site has an abandoned well site to deal with.

There’s a Kum n Go in OKC?

I can't say I've ever seen one in the OKC metro area. The closest I've personally seen one is in the Cushing area when driving to our family farm up NE.

Another new 7-Eleven is planned for the NW corner of NW 10th and Council.

Really? Where that house is? Crazy they would put one here with one at Council and 23rd but I guess one is south bound and one is north bound on council.