7-Eleven is preparing to close 645 North American convenience stores during its 2026 financial year, a major restructuring that will leave the company with a significantly smaller store network. The North American network is expected to fall to around 12,272 convenience stores, compared with more than 13,000 previously. It is attempting to change what the modern convenience store means. For 7-Eleven, the challenge is to convince customers that a convenience store can become a genuine food destination. It may belong to those with the right stores, in the right locations, offering the right products at the right price.