7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores in the U.S. this year - CBS News
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.
www.cbsnews.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent coverage.
- In 2024, 7-Eleven announced it would close hundreds of underperforming stores in the U.S. and Canada, totaling about 444 closures as part of portfolio optimization. This was framed as addressing inflation, softer foot traffic, and shifts in cigarette purchases.[1]
- Reports from that period note the closures represented roughly 3% of North American stores, with no specific list of closed locations released at the time.[3][5]
- In 2026, mainstream outlets began reporting a new wave of closures in North America, with figures like 645 planned store closures for the year, driven in part by converting locations to wholesale fuel stores; openings were projected but not enough to offset closures.[4][6]
- Public coverage from CBS News and Yahoo Finance/Associated Press corroborates that 2026 closures were substantial and part of ongoing portfolio optimization, though exact affected locations vary by market and speed of store conversions.[8][4]
How this affects Dallas, TX
- Dallas-area 7-Eleven locations could be affected if they’re among underperformers in local market conditions or if the company accelerates wholesale/fuel-store conversions nearby. Local closings are typically announced by the company or reported by local outlets when they occur.
- For near-term planning, if you rely on a specific Dallas store, it’s prudent to check store status via the official 7-Eleven locate tool or local news updates, as closures can happen with little public notice.
Illustration: typical closure driver
- Portfolio optimization due to performance metrics -> store closings (hundreds) -> selective openings (often new formats or fuel-store conversions) -> adjusted footprint.
If you’d like, I can search for Dallas-specific announcements or pull the latest local news on any nearby 7-Eleven closures and compile a brief, updated list. I can also create a quick summary map or table of nearby stores and their status once you confirm which Dallas-area ZIP codes you want included.