There are WAY TOO MANY 7-Elevens in Houston now (San Antonio: real estate, purchase)

[ParaguaneroSwag]

How times change! These threads went from “why no 7 elevens” to “looks like we are getting one”. But the crazy thing is, JUST last year we have NONE besides that one in Sugar Land. Now they’re all over on every corner! I literally see like 3 or 4 within a few miles from each other in some places. Don’t get me started on Sawdust Rd. May as well change its name for 7 eleven Rd because they have so many.

7 Eleven is giving Timewise and Circle K some serious competition. That said, I’ve also noticed the quality go up in those two recently. I’m sure 7 elevens emergence had a lot to do with that.

Except in the inner loop, there aren’t many there. Timewise and Circle K remain kings of the inner loop.

What I want to know though, is how a brand can go from no locations to dominating the scene within just a year? I get the stripes acquisition gave them a footing here. And their purchase of Houston’s Raceway franchisee further solidified this. And they also had a real estate portfolio laid out here for a while now that helped them. But it’s still shocking to me how in a city the size of Houston you can go from none to way too many that fast.

[Watchful]

Originally Posted by ParaguaneroSwag

How times change! These threads went from “why no 7 elevens” to “looks like we are getting one”. But the crazy thing is, JUST last year we have NONE besides that one in Sugar Land. Now they’re all over on every corner! I literally see like 3 or 4 within a few miles from each other in some places. Don’t get me started on Sawdust Rd. May as well change its name for 7 eleven Rd because they have so many.

7 Eleven is giving Timewise and Circle K some serious competition. That said, I’ve also noticed the quality go up in those two recently. I’m sure 7 elevens emergence had a lot to do with that.

Except in the inner loop, there aren’t many there. Timewise and Circle K remain kings of the inner loop.

What I want to know though, is how a brand can go from no locations to dominating the scene within just a year? I get the stripes acquisition gave them a footing here. And their purchase of Houston’s Raceway franchisee further solidified this. And they also had a real estate portfolio laid out here for a while now that helped them. But it’s still shocking to me how in a city the size of Houston you can go from none to way too many that fast.

Most 7-Eleven's I have ever seen is in Bangkok. There are usually two within walking distance of almost any spot, and you will even see them in high-end mall locations. They have an amazing array of items.

[a_guerrajr]

With Racetrac out, 7 Eleven and Mobil Mart (Timewise) are coming in.

[ParaguaneroSwag]

Originally Posted by a_guerrajr

With Racetrac out, 7 Eleven and Mobil Mart (Timewise) are coming in.

Mobil Mart were turned to Circle K and Timewise. They purchased them out

[Ghost Town]

Originally Posted by Watchful

Most 7-Eleven's I have ever seen is in Bangkok. There are usually two within walking distance of almost any spot, and you will even see them in high-end mall locations. They have an amazing array of items.

Same thing in Seoul.
Houston is becoming more like Seoul and Bangkok that is not a bad thing!

[stoneclaw]

I'm glad to see the return of 7-11 in Houston. I just hope they all don't suffer from the broken slurpee machines like the ones that opened here earlier in it's infancy.

[ParaguaneroSwag]

Originally Posted by stoneclaw

I'm glad to see the return of 7-11 in Houston. I just hope they all don't suffer from the broken slurpee machines like the ones that opened here earlier in it's infancy.

If that’s a problem anywhere, it won’t be in Houston. 7 eleven has made their mark in Houston. They specifically made each of them futuristic to give a good look to the market here. Even the coffee machines here are ahead of the curve. In happy for the competition they’re giving Circle K and Timewise for sure.

[timtemtym]

I'm happy to see 7-11s popping up all over. They were my daily coffee in LA, and I have a ton of rewards points to use. Hopefully we don't get the fake ones that don't participate in the special deals and rewards points. I specifically marked the fake ones to avoid in SoCal.

Houston used to be a desert of good convenience stores, glad to see it changing. Circle Ks have really stepped it up in the past few years. I think Quiktrip is going to pop in Houston next, they are filling San Antonio and Austin, much better than 7-11.

[ParaguaneroSwag]

Originally Posted by timtemtym

I'm happy to see 7-11s popping up all over. They were my daily coffee in LA, and I have a ton of rewards points to use. Hopefully we don't get the fake ones that don't participate in the special deals and rewards points. I specifically marked the fake ones to avoid in SoCal.

Houston used to be a desert of good convenience stores, glad to see it changing. Circle Ks have really stepped it up in the past few years. I think Quiktrip is going to pop in Houston next, they are filling San Antonio and Austin, much better than 7-11.

7 Eleven coffee is where it’s at!!! I love how all of the Houston locations have the machines that grind and brew right in front of you.

I’ve also noticed what you said of quality c stores. I love the competition 7 eleven adds. Circle K and Timewise are forced to step their games up. When QuikTrip comes in, the competition will be great.

[a_guerrajr]

Originally Posted by ParaguaneroSwag

Mobil Mart were turned to Circle K and Timewise. They purchased them out

How long ago? The two racetracs near me were converted to Mobil Mart a few months ago.