But closing 444 out of 13,000 stores in North America is just one action listed in the company's plan for "long-term success" in North America. It also lists growing proprietary products, accelerating digital and delivery, growing store network, and improving efficiencies and cost leadership.

Over 400 underperforming 7-Eleven stores in the U.S. will close by the end of the year, the company announced during its most recent earnings call. The 444 stores to close are among 13,000 stores the convenience chain has in the U.S. and Canada, USA TODAY reported, and the closures are expected to happen in the fourth quarter of this year.

The parent company of 7-eleven said that the 444 stores marked for closure out of the 13,000 locations in the U.S. and Canada were “underperforming.”

7-Eleven — like many restaurant chains — is also feeling the pinch from inflation, with sales slipping and store traffic dipping 7.3% in August 2024. In response, the company lowered its U.S. profit forecast and announced closures aimed at improving operating income by $30 million this year and adding $110 million to its annual run rate.

Eleven is closing about 44 stores in the U.S. and Canada as spending continues to decline for the chain. Here's what Arizona shoppers should know.

Eleven announced it is planning to close hundreds of stores across the country and Canada. As costs rise and consumer habits change, 7-Eleven President and CEO Joe DePinto announced the company will close 444 stores.

You might want to enjoy a Slurpee while you can. Convenience store chain 7-Eleven is looking to make some serious changes by the end of the year.