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Thanks to catch 22 for the photo of the new concept 7 Eleven at NW Expressway & MacArthur:

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Saw that over the weekend. much nicer than the other 7-11 concepts I have seen.

Saw that over the weekend. much nicer than the other 7-11 concepts I have seen.

While I'm excited market forces are making 7-11 up their game, this is still not your average OnCue and is probably 1/2 to 3/4 the size. Also even mores I am concerned about the local 7-11 franchisee not learning from past mistakes or not changing their operations habits, etc. Most 7-11's in this state I've seen are filthy and cheap. I hope they address that side of the business as well.

While I'm excited market forces are making 7-11 up their game, this is still not your average OnCue and is probably 1/2 to 3/4 the size. Also even mores I am concerned about the local 7-11 franchisee not learning from past mistakes or not changing their operations habits, etc. Most 7-11's in this state I've seen are filthy and cheap. I hope they address that side of the business as well.

Seems like 7-11's strategy is to have more, but smaller stores. Oncue has more employees working per shift than 7-11 which is about 2 maybe 3.

While I'm excited market forces are making 7-11 up their game, this is still not your average OnCue and is probably 1/2 to 3/4 the size.

To be precise, this newest 7-Eleven is 5,400 square feet while the OnCue on NW Expressway just to the west is about 6,200 square feet.

Is this the new concept for just the OKC stores or will all new stores around the country look like this?

Is this the new concept for just the OKC stores or will all new stores around the country look like this?

Just for OKC.

The group that owns the 7 Elevens in Central Oklahoma is completely separate from the rest of the company.

Just for OKC.

The group that owns the 7 Elevens in Central Oklahoma is completely separate from the rest of the company.

I knew the OKC stores were privately owned, I just didn't know if they were modeling off the other stores around the country.

Thanks!

if I remember, next time in Dallas, I'll snap pictures of the 7 Elevens there. They are like a whole different chain and have many urban locations with no gas or drive through features

I really don't think the Browns have anything to do with the rest of 7 Eleven.

I think it's pretty safe to say that anything you see outside of Central Oklahoma has zero to do with the what will ever happen here.

I really don't think the Browns have anything to do with the rest of 7 Eleven.

I think it's pretty safe to say that anything you see outside of Central Oklahoma has zero to do with the what will ever happen here.

^^^ True Statement ^^^

One thing that 7/11 has done in the past is to include a liquor store or dry cleaners accompanying their building. I can't tell if the new concept still does this ?

Many of the 7 Eleven buildings include extra for-lease space which the Browns then rent out to whoever wants to pay the freight.

I don't think their new concepts have any extra space.

Went to a new 7/11 here in Portland, OR this morning. Wow! So much better than the Brown owned stores. Bright, clean, had very friendly staff. Had fresh food items alongside your regular junk food.

Also my first time having an attendant pump my fuel. He was super friendly and knowledgeable.

Was night and day difference to the local owned crap 7/11. Was better than OnCue

Went to a new 7/11 here in Portland, OR this morning. Wow! So much better than the Brown owned stores. Bright, clean, had very friendly staff. Had fresh food items alongside your regular junk food.

Also my first time having an attendant pump my fuel. He was super friendly and knowledgeable.

Was night and day difference to the local owned crap 7/11. Was better than OnCue

Catch22,
Is it a state law or was it just a full service station? I know that self service is not allowed in New Jersey but I haven't been to Oregon in a long time and don't really remember.
C. T.

I know it's been mentioned here before, but the one thing the Brown's should be lauded for is the way they take care of their employees. They pay them very, very well and provide them with top-notch gold plan benefits. You go into almost any random OKC 7 Eleven and you'll see 10 year, 15 year, even a 30 year pin on a man at the 7 Eleven up on May and Hefner. I don't care for a lot of their stores and some of their policies, but I have to hand it to them for paying a living wage to their employees. They obviously win loyalty back from many of their workers..

Catch22,
Is it a state law or was it just a full service station? I know that self service is not allowed in New Jersey but I haven't been to Oregon in a long time and don't really remember.
C. T.

That was the case (state law) when I was in Portland with family last year. It sounds like it's still the same.

That was the case (state law) when I was in Portland with family last year. It sounds like it's still the same.

Here's a great blog entry on it:

Why can't Oregonians pump their own gas? Let us count the reasons | OregonLive.com (http://blog.oregonlive.com/commuting/2012/02/why_cant_oregonians_pump_their.html)

I know it's been mentioned here before, but the one thing the Brown's should be lauded for is the way they take care of their employees. They pay them very, very well and provide them with top-notch gold plan benefits. You go into almost any random OKC 7 Eleven and you'll see 10 year, 15 year, even a 30 year pin on a man at the 7 Eleven up on May and Hefner. I don't care for a lot of their stores and some of their policies, but I have to hand it to them for paying a living wage to their employees. They obviously win loyalty back from many of their workers..

If only they treated their stores as well.

They have started to acquire property very near existing locations (like 23rd & Council).

It seems their strategy is to build these bigger, better concepts and then lease out the old space.

But of course, they have 110 locations in Central Oklahoma so even on an aggressive schedule there will still be a huge amount of older, smaller stores all around.

Can we expect older locations to also get a facelift? Seems if you're going to introduce a new concept, you might as well have all locations adhering to the new aesthetic. Especially some of the older stores like 44th & Shields where OnCue has built a new store across the street, making the 7-11 look particularly and woefully outdated, dirty, and unsafe.

Renovation does not seem to be part of their strategy; at least to date.

If only they treated their stores as well.

I agree. That's why I said I don't care for a lot of their stores. But, in this day and age I can appreciate a company paying great wages and benefits, and the Brown's do that.

Renovation does not seem to be part of their strategy; at least to date.

There is an exception to that rule, the SW104th and Penn location was renovated about 6 or 7 years ago.

But it is nothing like new stores or OnCue. Same old layout as before

I agree. That's why I said I don't care for a lot of their stores. But, in this day and age I can appreciate a company paying great wages and benefits, and the Brown's do that.

I have 1 relative that worked his entire life and retired from 7/11, and 1 that still works for 7/11, and at one time was a store manager. I've talked to them for years and I don't really see where they made a 'great wage'. He might have made 50 k a year as a manager but they always worked a ton of hours. He does have the utmost respect for the Brown's.

Does anyone know if our 7-11s are doing the Bring your own cup thing today?

you would have to check with the store you plan to visit.. as participation varies. and I believe there are only certain hours its available.

I have 1 relative that worked his entire life and retired from 7/11, and 1 that still works for 7/11, and at one time was a store manager. I've talked to them for years and I don't really see where they made a 'great wage'. He might have made 50 k a year as a manager but they always worked a ton of hours. He does have the utmost respect for the Brown's.

Context. Making 50K a year in OKC plus amazing benefits, for working at a convenience store mind you, is pretty good if you ask me.

OnCue starts about a dollar or two less at $10.65, if it's still the same when I was hired in 2013. No benefits since I put in my two weeks 6 months ago. That may have changed but it's just for comparison sakes.

Loved working at OnCue btw. Great company and great interaction between sales associates and higher ups in the company. Really loved the friendly, safe environment they provided.

I took these yesterday at NW Expressway & MacArthur.

Looks like they are getting very close... And IMO the design is pretty sharp:

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I've always wondered why there are no 7-elevens on the eastside of OKC

I've always wondered why there are no 7-elevens on the eastside of OKC

Does Eastern in Moore count? or Air Depot in MWC? NE 10th in MWC? Sunnylane in Del City? I realize that these aren't exactly OKC, but ...
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Does Eastern in Moore count? or Air Depot in MWC? NE 10th in MWC? Sunnylane in Del City? I realize that these aren't exactly OKC, but ...
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I was thinking just the eastside in OKC metro, between 10th and 63rd and Bryant and 235

Does Eastern in Moore count? or Air Depot in MWC? NE 10th in MWC? Sunnylane in Del City? I realize that these aren't exactly OKC, but ...
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It looks like 9925 SE 15th Midwest City is as far east as any 7-11 in the state goes.

I was thinking the same thing they could make a killing over by the zoo and Remington and by tinseltown.

Has anyone heard whether they plan on closing the Wilshire store, MacArthur and Britton store, or neither?

Does anyone know if the Browns own or lease the properties?

Does anyone know if the Browns own or lease the properties?

They may lease some, but the huge majority of their properties are owned by them.

I took these yesterday at NW Expressway & MacArthur.

Looks like they are getting very close... And IMO the design is pretty sharp:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/711042015a.jpg

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Another new feature that you can't see in those photos is that they have added outdoor covered seating in front of the store. It makes it resemble a small patio.

OnCue steps into the QuikTrip void; 7 Eleven responds (http://www.okctalk.com/content.php?r=157-OnCue-7Eleven)

The Brown family has been operating 7 Eleven convenience stores in Central Oklahoma since 1953, with over 110 locations.


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Now with increased pressure from competitors – especially Stillwater-based OnCue Express – the company has launched a new, much larger concept with plans to expand throughout Central Oklahoma.

Currently, the first of this new prototype is well under construction at Northwest Expressway and MacArthur.


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7 Eleven has also been issued building permits for the larger stores for the northeast corner of NW 122nd and Penn and NE 36th just east of I-235.

In addition, the company has acquired property at the northeast corner of NW 23rd and Council and several other OKC area locations.


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Whereas the traditional 7 Eleven in the Oklahoma City area is less than 3,000 square feet, the new stores will be twice that size with large canopies over multiple gas pumps.

The stores will also feature expanded food service and more items in general as well as outdoor seating.


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While 7 Eleven is an international brand, the stores in Oklahoma are under completely separate ownership and operate relatively independently from the larger organization.

There can be no question that the new-concept 7 Elevens are a response to the aggressive growth plans of OnCue Express, which continues to open it's expansive locations throughout the metro area.

And in turn, OnCue has been Oklahoma City's answer to Tulsa-based QuikTrip which has purposely avoided the Central Oklahoma market.

In an 8/20/15 Tulsa World interview, QuikTrip's CEO Chet Cadieux went on the record as to why: A handshake agreement with the Brown family.

Cadieux told the World that QT received valuable early advice from Bill Brown and “As long as Brown’s family owns those stores, it would be unconscionable to open there.”

As QuikTrip expanded rapidly nationwide, there was an obvious void in the Oklahoma City market for large-scale, full-service convenience stores and OnCue stepped into it.


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OnCue recently opened a new location at 33rd & Kelly in Edmond, has started construction at NW 36th and May and in Mustang, and has cleared lots at May & Hefner and NW 10th and Portland.

Now, 7 Eleven seems to be responding.

Real Bathrooms!!!! lol

Do you know if the Moore store will be the new concept when they get around to rebuilding it? It would pretty much have to be if oncue is still planning on building down the street.

good stuff Pete.

Shows what increased competition can do, glad to see this response.

Now, 7 Eleven seems to be responding.

Bummer. I was hoping that the Brown/OKC stores would shrivel up and die so the real 7-Elevens could someday move in and we'd be able to partake in Slurpees and other national 7-Eleven promotions.

The pictures of the 7-11 store that Pete posted look very similar to the 7-11 in Norman on the corner of Robinson and Flood. I believe that 7-11 has been there at least for a year if not a little longer.

The pictures of the 7-11 store that Pete posted look very similar to the 7-11 in Norman on the corner of Robinson and Flood. I believe that 7-11 has been there at least for a year if not a little longer.

That store finished up when I was still in school now, so over 2.5 years. That store was definitely nicer than anything they currently had, and these stores all seem like a step-up. I hope they will have both 10% ethanol and 100% gas options... I know they have converted some of their existing stores to this option.

The pictures of the 7-11 store that Pete posted look very similar to the 7-11 in Norman on the corner of Robinson and Flood. I believe that 7-11 has been there at least for a year if not a little longer.

No, that has more gas pumps but is basically the old slightly larger style; in fact it even has lease space on the west side.

But it's funny you mentioned that location because two weeks ago I stopped at the OnCue just north of there on Flood and it was *packed*. I made it a point to count and there were more than 40 (!) cars there.

Then, I drove right by that 7 Eleven and there were literally zero cars; not even at the gas pumps.

No, that has more gas pumps but is basically the old slightly larger style; in fact it even has lease space on the west side.

But it's funny you mentioned that location because two weeks ago I stopped at the OnCue just north of there on Flood and it was *packed*. I made it a point to count and there were more than 40 (!) cars there.

Then, I drove right by that 7 Eleven and there were literally zero cars; not even at the gas pumps.

I just looked this up. Interesting.
https://ok7-eleven.com/about/history/

They were installing the fuel takes at the new 7-11 on 122nd and Penn today. I was surprised to see them put into the ground this early in the process. The tanks are literally the first new construction on the site besides dirt work.

Up in Wichita for the weekend and see that QT has some new concept stores that are similar to these new 7-11's. Outdoor seating and stuff

I took this today. They are very close to opening at NW Expressway and MacArthur:

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Up in Wichita for the weekend and see that QT has some new concept stores that are similar to these new 7-11's. Outdoor seating and stuff

There's been one on Broadway south of Kellogg for a couple of years or so.

There's been one on Broadway south of Kellogg for a couple of years or so.

I don't venture south of Kellogg much while I'm here, inlaws are over around 13th and Rock. The one I saw was over on Webb south of Kellogg.

Yeah, when I say south of Kellogg I mean IMMEDIATELY south, like 100' south. It's essentially downtown.

The first new-concept 7 Eleven opened this morning on the southwest corner of NW Expressway and MacArthur.

Outdoor seating, much nicer more expansive interior and made-to-order pizza. Thanks to warreng88 for the photos:



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Also, they will be doing a major upgrade to their location on the northwest corner of May & Hefner, no doubt due to OnCue planning a new location on the southeast corner of that intersection.

The building will keep the same footprint but the entire interior will be gutted and configured much like their new-concept locations and the exterior will get a similar update.



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Was in today. Remarkable answer to OnCue from the Brown's 7-Eleven. Very, very nice.

It looks more like a real 7-Eleven. The Browns are *seriously* late to the game, but it looks like they've done a fine job of getting on the OnCue/QuikTrip level. It's way out of my way, but I might have to find an excuse to check this new concept store out.

It looks more like a real 7-Eleven. The Browns are *seriously* late to the game, but it looks like they've done a fine job of getting on the OnCue/QuikTrip level. It's way out of my way, but I might have to find an excuse to check this new concept store out.

Personally, I'm incredibly fond of their operation at 36th and Penn. That place sets the standard.

Other quality locations are noted here:

The 10 worst 7-Elevens in the OKC Metro | The Lost Ogle (http://www.thelostogle.com/2015/05/13/the-10-worst-7-elevens-in-the-okc-metro/)

Personally, I'm incredibly fond of their operation at 36th and Penn. That place sets the standard.

Other quality locations are noted here:

The 10 worst 7-Elevens in the OKC Metro | The Lost Ogle (http://www.thelostogle.com/2015/05/13/the-10-worst-7-elevens-in-the-okc-metro/)


Back in the day I worked at the one at NW 32 and Classen for a stint and surprised it didn't make the list. The manager had 2 things under the counter, a baseball bat, and a brick for gas drive offs.

Props to the Brown's who gave out free icy's on 7-11 day like the rest of the 7-11's do on July 11. I guess the Brown family is feeling a little heat in the cs marketplace.

Props to the Brown's who gave out free icy's on 7-11 day like the rest of the 7-11's do on July 11. I guess the Brown family is feeling a little heat in the cs marketplace.

I agree with the props! We stopped and it sure was nice on a hot day. I believe this is the first time they have ever participated on the same day as the national 7-Eleven's.