7-Eleven plans over 7,000 store remodels across North America
Retailer to upgrade more than half of its c-stores and expand franchising strategy through 2030.
7-Eleven plans to remodel more than 7,000 convenience stores across North America by 2030, marking a significant expansion of its ongoing store transformation strategy. The initiative was outlined by parent company Seven & i Holdings during its recent investor day presentation.
The remodels will apply 7-Eleven’s “new standard” store design, a larger and more food-focused format first introduced in late 2024. Until now, the company had primarily applied this concept to newly built locations. Following early performance results, it will now convert existing stores to the updated layout, while continuing plans to open around 1,300 new stores under the same format by the end of the decade.
Seven & i said the upgraded locations have delivered stronger results compared to traditional stores, generating roughly 30% higher customer traffic after one year and an expected 44% increase in sales after four years. With approximately 13,000 convenience stores in North America, the remodel program would affect more than half of the existing network.
Alongside the physical upgrades, 7-Eleven also intends to accelerate its shift toward franchising. The company plans to convert about 2,600 company-operated stores to franchised locations by 2030, a sharp increase compared with recent years.
The updated growth strategy comes during a period of portfolio adjustment in North America. Seven & i has delayed plans for a U.S. listing of the business to at least fiscal 2027 and has disclosed intentions to close 645 stores in fiscal 2026, exceeding the number of expected openings. Despite the near-term contraction, the company maintains that its long-term targets remain on track, with emphasis on improving existing stores as a foundation for future growth.
