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Ohio Speedway Stores Receive SEI’s Restaurant Concepts
Residents of the greater Columbus and Cleveland areas can now add Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits to their quick-serve restaurant routines, SEI recently announced. Now officially open to the public, both locations are the first Speedway stores to feature 7-Eleven’s popular restaurant concepts. The Speedway store located at 2381 US Highway 23 N. in Delaware, Ohio, received the Raise the Roost Chicken and Biscuits restaurant. The 4,600-square-foot store has dine-in seating options for customers and 20 fueling positions to fuel up vehicles outside. The Speedway location at 1835 Recreation Ln in Avon, Ohio, received the Laredo Taco Company restaurant. The 4,600-square-foot store also has dine-in seating options and 18 fueling positions to fuel vehicles.
“Two Speedway stores in Ohio are the first to receive 7-Eleven’s popular Laredo Taco Company and
SEI’s Speedway Stores Raise Funds For CMN Hospitals
For more than 30 years, Speedway and their customers, vendors and associates have raised critical funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals). In 2021 alone, Speedway— part of the 7-Eleven family of brands— raised more than $19 million for the organization through in-store campaigns, promotions and the annual Speedway Miracle Tournament. Of those $19 million raised, more than $2.5 million supported local member hospitals through the annual Speedway Miracle Tournament, impacting 43 hospital markets and millions of kids. In 2022, Speedway stores will continue to give customers the opportunity to donate for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals across the country.
7-Eleven Taiwan Builds New Generation EV Charging
7-Eleven Taiwan has teamed with Taiwan Cement Corp. (TCC) subsidiary, NHOA.TCC, to build a new generation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure that combines green energy, energy storage and EV charging services, the companies announced recently. The EV charging infrastructure built by NHOA.TCC is the first of its kind to provide the most
comprehensive charging technologies for all EVs. Combined with energy storage, the whole system can adjust electricity supply according to peaks and valleys of electricity use to achieve environmental and energy saving goals. The infrastructure also “7-Eleven Taiwan has built a new generation of houses Taiwan’s first pure green (labeled “24K EV charging infrastructure Green”) EV charging that combines green equipment that uses and energy, energy storage stores 100 percent solar and EV charging services.” power generated from the DAKA Hoping Flower solar installations. In the future, the project plans to add wind power for the goal to transform the infrastructure into a total green energy EV charging station.
7-Eleven & Rocket League Go Full Throttle
SEI has collaborated with Rocket League—a popular sports-action video game that features a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer with vehicular mayhem—to bring gamers adrenaline-filled ways to take their play to the next level. With exclusive in-game 7-Eleven customization items and a fan-designed real-life 7-Eleven car hitting the road, there are new ways for consumers to drive in style. Plus, Slurpee drink lovers can fuel up with the Blue ROCKETberry Slurpee drink with an exclusive cup that changes color on contact with a cold drink and is topped with a Rocket League ball as a lid.
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Exclusive 7-Eleven in-game items can be accessed by purchasing Mountain Dew, Doritos and select food and beverages products at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores. Customers who purchase these items via the Speedy Rewards or 7Rewards loyalty apps, or through the 7NOW delivery app, will be given a chance to unlock a code to boost their ride while playing the game. There are six unique items, inspired by real 7-Eleven crowd-favorites including an animated decal that looks like a classic Slurpee drink and an antenna and topper with a Big Bite hot dog. And as an ode to this ultimate collaboration, 7-Eleven has renamed its iconic Blue Raspberry Slurpee drink to Blue ROCKETBERRY for a limited time.
“The new Black Bean Burger is ideal for customers who want more meatless options without sacrificing taste or convenience.” Protein-Packed Black Bean Burger
Responding to requests made by its veggie-loving customers, 7-Eleven recently introduced a new Black Bean Burger at participating stores for a limited time. The high-protein meat alternative is an exciting menu addition that broadens 7-Eleven’s vegetarian options, the company said in a released statement. Crafted with hearty black beans, corn, rice and savory seasonings, this vegetarian patty is topped with American cheese and placed on a sweet brioche bun. 7-Eleven’s take on this popular vegetarian dish is ideal for customers who want access to more meatless options without sacrificing taste or convenience. 7-Eleven also offered a special limited time deal: two hot sandwiches for just $5 in-store. Deal items included cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, and the new Black Bean Burger.
Two New Hot Beverages Spring Into 7-Eleven
7-Eleven welcomed the spring season with two new hot beverages: the limited-time only Churroccino and White Chocolate Caramel-flavored Mocha, both available at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores. The Churroccino perfectly combines the sweet cinnamon flavors of a classic churro with a creamy, delicious coffee taste. The White Chocolate Caramel Mocha features notes of rich mocha and an irresistible combination of creamy caramel, sweet white chocolate, and coffee flavors. At 7-Eleven and Speedway, customers can customize every cup of coffee at the hot and iced beverage bar. Coffee drinkers can get creative and craft their perfect brew with a variety of creamers, flavored syrups, and toppings that can be combined in more than 3,000 different ways to devise their one-ofa-kind masterpiece.
National Hiring Day Event Seeks To Fill 60,000 Roles
SEI, Speedway and Stripes, along with participating independent franchise owners and operators, hosted a National Hiring Event on May 3 across more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. The convenience retailers are collectively hiring employees for 60,000 jobs. Interested candidates were invited to apply to all open positions inperson at one of the locations or online by visiting careers.7-Eleven.com and Speedway.com/careers. Same-day interviews and on-the-spot job offers were available for in-person applicants. Career opportunities included both
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entry-level and management positions inside the store as well as support roles and numerous IT positions and maintenance technicians to help fuel SEI’s technological initiatives.
SEI Building Travel Center In Idaho
SEI is building a travel truck stop on U.S. 301 near Interstate 26 in Orangeburg, Idaho, reported KPVI News. The company broke ground on the $6.7 million, 6,600-square-foot travel center in May 2021. The travel center will bring about 29 new jobs and is expected to be complete by July 2022. The center will include about eight gas pumps as well as a convenience store. It is going to be the first 7-Eleven in The T&D Region. The Orangeburg County Council gave third and final reading to a fee-in-lieu of taxes agreement for the project at its July 19, 2021, meeting.
Beads & Fun At The San Diego FOA/FOA Of Greater Los Angeles Trade Show
Members of the San Diego FOA and FOA of Greater Los Angeles crowded into the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California on March 23 to grab some beads and participate in their Mardi Gras-themed trade show. It was a sold-out event with over 85 vendors and well over 300 7-Eleven stores represented. The event included lots of raffle prizes such as a Monster bicycle and skateboard, Corona cooler, gift cards, small electronics, and $20,000 in cash prizes. Entries into the raffle drawings were earned by placing orders, and over 6,000 orders were taken by vendors. Overall, it was a fun and successful trade show.
