A major convenience store chain is set to close 645 outlets across the US as part of a company-wide consolidation effort.
7-Eleven is currently going through a liquidation process, with its stores undergoing extensive sales.
At least 645 7-Eleven locations are set to close across North America during fiscal year 2026, according to a report from C-Store Dive.
Those affected include a well-known store in Penacook, New Hampshire, located on the northern outskirts of Concord.
The branch will close its doors on 20 May, after the premises have been acquired by a new owner.
These closures are part of the company’s broader long-term strategy to launch larger, food-focused sites.
The Thirty Pines store in Penacook has begun cutting prices to clear remaining stock before its closing.
According to a local news outlet, an advertisement was posted outside the store on Tuesday morning stating that the prices of most items had been reduced by up to 50 percent.
By afternoon the discount had been increased to 75 percent.
The store paid tribute to its loyal customers with a heartfelt note near the entrance, reading: “It’s an honor to serve this community. To be a part of your daily routines, conversations and lives.
“Every interaction means more than you can understand. Thank you for being more than just customers.
“You have been part of our story,” it continued.
Despite the wave of closures, the convenience chain has ambitious plans to open 1,300 new locations between 2025 and 2030. This represents the fifth consecutive year in which 7-Eleven has closed more stores than it has launched.
