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title: "7-Eleven, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Independently Operated 7-Eleven Stores in Oklahoma"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/d524329d-fc18-46a9-b557-69b72590cbfc
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20200117_7eleven_inc_announces_acquisition_of_independently.html
category: "C-store & fuel"
industry: "Retail"
segment: "C-store & fuel"
topics: ["Finance & M&A"]
published: 2020-01-17T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T04:09:49.494Z
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# 7-Eleven, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Independently Operated 7-Eleven Stores in Oklahoma

**TL;DR:** 7-Eleven, Inc. has announced the acquisition of over 100 independently operated 7-Eleven stores in Oklahoma, expanding its regional presence. The transaction is expected to close in 60-90 days, subject to standard closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2020-01-17. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20200117_7eleven_inc_announces_acquisition_of_independently.html).*

## Story

IRVING, Texas, Jan. 17, 2020 // PRNewswire // - 7-Eleven, Inc. announced that it has entered in an agreement to acquire "7-Eleven Stores" of central Oklahoma, which includes more than 100 7-Eleven-branded locations that have been operating independently for 67 years. The transaction is anticipated to close in 60-90 days, subject to standard closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

All of the stores being acquired are located in the greater Oklahoma City metropolitan area, bringing the total number of 7-Eleven stores in the U.S. and Canada to more than 9,700.

"Oklahoma has a growing economy, and this acquisition provides a great opportunity for us to expand regionally," said 7-Eleven President and CEO Joe DePinto.

Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd., the parent company of 7-Eleven, Inc., operates almost 70,000 stores in 17 countries globally.

7-Eleven, Inc. is the premier name and largest chain in the convenience-retailing industry. Based in Irving, Texas, 7-Eleven operates, franchises and/or licenses more than 70,000 stores in 17 countries, including 11,800 in North America.

Known for its iconic brands such as Slurpee®, Big Bite® and Big Gulp®, 7-Eleven has expanded into high-quality sandwiches, salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings and mini beef tacos. 7-Eleven offers customers industry-leading private brand products under the 7-Select™ brand including healthy options, decadent treats and everyday favorites, at an outstanding value. Customers can earn and redeem points on various items in stores nationwide through its 7Rewards® loyalty program, place an order in the 7NOW® delivery app in participating markets, or rely on 7-Eleven for bill payments, self-service lockers and other convenient services.

Find out more online at www.7-Eleven.com, via the 7Rewards customer loyalty platform on the 7-Eleven mobile app, or on social media at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Retail (sector)
- 7-Eleven (company)
- Oklahoma (location)
- regional expansion (topic)
- convenience retailing (topic)
- store acquisition (topic)
- Seven & i Holdings (company)
- Seven & i Holdings investment in 7-Eleven (deal)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20200117_7eleven_inc_announces_acquisition_of_independently.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/d524329d-fc18-46a9-b557-69b72590cbfc).