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A visit to Dallas where he saw thriving 7-Eleven stores inspires Burt Holmes with the idea to open a small grocery store — then called bantam stores or drive-in groceries — in his hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Burt convinces a former junior high school classmate, Chester Cadieux, to invest in and operate the store they decide to call QuikTrip. Burt and Chester open the first QuikTrip on Sept. 25 in Tulsa.

After nearly four years of struggle, QuikTrip finally achieves a positive net worth. The company ends the 1961-62 fiscal year with eight stores and total sales of $1,090,008.

The company operates 43 stores, annual sales of $5.5 million and 167 employees.

Expansion outside of Oklahoma begins with the Oct. 1 opening of No. 150 in Grandview, Missouri.

Merges with Shopeze, a Wichita-based convenience store chain. The merger increased QuikTrip from 69 to 97 stores. The stores under construction would bring that number to 120 by the end of the year. Offers gasoline for the first time. No. 58 in Tulsa becomes the first store to sell gasoline.

Enters Iowa with the Sept. 22 opening of No. 503 in Iowa City. The store was the first of many openings in cities all across central Iowa.

Open 24 hours company wide. This was a significant advantage over the competition as other chains were open on a scattered basis. Customers know all QuikTrips are open 24 hours. Hires Wyatt Phillips, an Atlanta marketing consultant, who creates the company’s QT logo. Signs featuring the new logo began appearing in front of QuikTrip stores. To many customers, QuikTrip becomes QT.

Introduces first fast food module with the then-revolutionary idea of customers serving themselves.

Opens the 200th store on Aug. 13 in Raytown, Missouri. Introduces Lamar and The Cowboy in the first of a series of memorable television commercials that would eventually run nine years.

Expands for the first time in 12 years. Stores open in the St. Louis and Atlanta markets on consecutive days in November.

Convenience Store News selects Chester Cadieux as the first inductee in its Hall of Fame.

Opens Quik’n Tasty distribution warehouse in Belton, Missouri. Introduces a sports bottle called the Squart and watches as Squartmania becomes THE summer craze. Sales top one million by years end.

Announces in July that it would unconditionally guarantee its gasoline. The Guaranteed Gasoline drastically changes customer perception of the quality of QuikTrip gasoline.

Opens the 300th store in Sand Springs, Oklahoma.

Opens stores in Omaha, Nebraska.

Opens the first store in the new Dallas/Fort Worth Division in Arlington, Texas.

Arrives in Arizona with the opening of No. 461 in Phoenix on April 20.

Chet Cadieux, son of company founder Chester Cadieux, becomes president of QuikTrip. Opens the 400th store in Tempe, Arizona.

Opens QT Commissary and Bakery in Tulsa.

Opens the 500th store in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Celebrates 50th year in September by hosting a daylong festival for employees and customers in Tulsa that featured the hometown musical acts Hanson and Leon Russell.

Opens first store in Tucson, Arizona. First Gen 3 store opens in Tulsa.

Expands to the Carolinas in October with the first store in Boiling Springs, South Carolina.

Opens the 600th store in Claremore, Oklahoma. Third version of No. 1 opens in October on the former site of the Camelot Hotel, a legendary Tulsa hotel.

Introduces a fresh, made-to-order menu with the addition of QT Kitchens ® full service counters.

Named to FORTUNE magazine’s list of 100 Best Companies To Work For for the 12th straight year. Opens 700th store in Overland, Missouri.

QT joins Folds of Honor as major sponsors of the FOHQT500 NASCAR race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

First QT non-gas store in 24 years opens in downtown Atlanta.

For the 15th consecutive year, FORTUNE magazine names QuikTrip on its list of 100 Best Companies To Work For. QT introduces the NEW Mobile App!

Expands to Austin/San Antonio area with the first store opening in Live Oak, Texas.

Announces expansion to Denver, Colorado area beginning in 2021.

Opens 800th store in San Antonio, Texas.

11 Facts About 7-Eleven

By rob lammle | jul 1, 2022, 10:36 am edt.

Happy 7-Eleven day! Don't forget to pick up a free Slurpee —and while you're enjoying the iconic slushie , read up on little-known tidbits about the popular company.

1. 7-Eleven started in 1927.

That was when Joe Thompson , an employee of the Southland Ice Company in Dallas, Texas, began selling eggs, milk, and bread from a makeshift storefront in one of the company’s icehouses. These bare necessities were kept cold thanks to the ice Southland produced, and local residents liked the convenience of avoiding the crowds and aisles of a regular grocery store if they only had to pick up a few items.

Thompson eventually bought out the ice company and started opening convenient little stores all over Texas. Shortly after, a company executive brought a souvenir totem pole back from a trip to Alaska, and set it in front of one of the busiest locations. Soon, the spot had earned the nickname the “Tote’m Store,” not only because of the totem pole , but because customers toted away their purchases. The company officially adopted the name and decorated their locations with an Inuit-inspired theme to match. The name changed to 7-Eleven in 1946 to reflect their new store hours—7 a.m. to 11 p.m.—in order to capitalize on the post-World War II economic boom.

2. 7-Eleven's new schedule was unheard of at the time.

No one thought there would be demand for a store that was open 24/7—until one night in Austin in 1962. The local 7-Eleven had seen such a rush of students following a University of Texas football game that they were forced to stay open until dawn the next day. Sensing a trend, the store continued to stay open all night on the weekends, and soon more and more locations adopted the new schedule as well.

3. 7-Eleven is one of the world's largest franchise companies.

They beat out McDonald’s in 2007 and have since outgrown them by about 20,000 stores. Japan is the largest market with more than 20,000 stores under the name “Seven & I Holdings,” the parent company of 7-Eleven since 2005. North America has more than 9800 stores . And the company keeps growing, with a brand new store opening somewhere in the world every two hours of every day.

4. 7-Eleven ran the first television advertisement for a convenience store in 1949.

The ad touted their curbside grocery delivery service, and an animated rooster and owl reminded customers that the store was open early and closed late.

5. The Slurpee was actually invented at a Dairy Queen.

In the late-1950s, Omar Knedlik of Kansas City owned a rundown Dairy Queen . When his soda fountain went on the fritz, he improvised by putting some bottles in the freezer to stay cool. However, when he popped the top, they were a little frozen and slushy. Folks loved them and started requesting "those pops that were in a little bit longer." Realizing he had a surprise hit on his hands, Knedlik built a specialized machine using the air conditioning unit from a car, and cranked out slushy soda by freezing a mixture of flavored syrup, water, and carbon dioxide to make it fizz. He called it an ICEE, but when the drink concept was licensed to 7-Eleven in 1965, the company’s marketing department renamed it the Slurpee after the sound made while sipping it through a straw.

6. Since 2002, 7-Eleven has given away free small Slurpees to celebrate the company's birthday.

On July 11 (7/11), 7-Eleven gives away about 500,000 gallons of Slurpees ... in North America anyway. In Australia, where the ice cold drink is also very popular, Slurpees are given away on November 7 (written Down Under as 7/11) to the tune of about 270,000 gallons.

7. Almost all Slurpee flavors are considered kosher pareve (food that is neither meat nor dairy).

There are a few, such as Diet Pepsi and the Jolly Rancher mixes, that are considered kosher dairy (due to the chemical tagatose in the artificial sweetener), while others, like the popular Piña Colada drink, are not certified at all. Some 7-Eleven stores get the machines themselves certified kosher as a selling point for their Jewish customers.

8. For more than 20 years, the ruling Slurpee capital of the world has been Winnipeg, Canada.

Manitoba has an average of over 188,000 Slurpees sold in five regional stores every month. Winnipeg in particular is known— and celebrated —for its taste for the icy treat. People display their love of Slurpees outside the store, too: Some even have the machines installed for private parties.

9. Since the 2000 presidential election, 7-Eleven has run a promotion called "7-Election."

Customers vote by purchasing special red or blue coffee cups printed with each candidate's name. The cups are scanned at check-out and automatically entered in this unscientific, but surprisingly accurate poll—in 2000 and 2004, the number of coffee cup votes and the number of actual popular votes for both candidates was only off by 1 or 2 percentage points. While 2008's 7-Elections results were still correct, they gave the election to Obama by a landslide—60 percent to 40 percent—when the margin was really only about 7 percent. The trend continued in 2012, as caffeine enthusiasts went blue to the tune of 59 percent for Obama to 41 percent for Romney, while the actual vote wound up being 51 percent to 47 percent. In 2016 , 31 percent voted Democrat, 29 percent Republican, and 40 percent opted for the special "Speak Up" (write-in vote) cup.

10. To promote the release of The Simpsons Movie in 2007, 12 7-Elevens in North America were converted to Kwik-E-Marts.

That's the convenience store in Springfield owned by Apu Nahasapeemapetilon. At a cost of about $10 million, the 7-Eleven stores had their exterior signs replaced to reflect the fictitious store name and many of the products inside were modeled after those seen on the show. For example, customers could buy Krusty-O’s cereal, a limited edition Radioactive Man comic book, six packs of Buzz Cola, and even Squishees, the Simpsons version of the Slurpee. Sadly, Homer’s favorite swill, Duff Beer, was not available as the film being promoted was rated PG-13. Instead, they had a Duff Energy Drink with a label very similar to the animated brew. While not all locations were transformed into Kwik-E-Marts, special Simpsons merchandise was available at all 7-Eleven locations, including Homer’s own Woo-Hoo Blue Vanilla Slurpees with collectible straws.

11. 7-Elevens are different all around the world.

In America, we see 7-Eleven as little more than a convenient place to grab a quick cup of coffee before work or a Big Gulp while we’re out running errands. But in other parts of the world, the shops are a lot more important to the local population. In Indonesia, for example, 7-Elevens are more like a hip, upscale coffeehouse where a majority of customers are under the age of 30. The stores offer free Wi-Fi, plenty of tables and chairs inside and out on the sidewalk, and often feature live musical performances. Young people gather there late into the night to socialize, work online, and eat local favorites like fried rice, tiny sandwiches filled with cheese or chocolate called pillow bread, and chicken katsu, a Japanese-style fried cutlet.

In Taiwan , 7-Elevens are more common than Starbucks in Seattle. In the capital city of Taipei, there are more than 4000 locations in a city of 23 million, with many city blocks capable of sustaining more than one location. Aside from purchasing local food and Slurpees, customers can pay credit card and utility bills, book travel arrangements, and buy small electronics like iPods. It’s also not unusual for people to have packages delivered to their closest 7-Eleven instead of their home, because it’s more convenient to pick it up late at night instead of trying to coordinate with a deliveryman. The government has even given into the popularity of the shops by allowing people to pay traffic tickets and property taxes there, and using them as a hub for special programs like health screenings.

A version of this story originally ran in 2018; it has been updated for 2022.

I rarely visit 7-Eleven in the US, but on a trip to Japan, it became one of my favorite spots

• Japan is home to more 7-Eleven stores than anywhere else in the world.
• On a trip to Tokyo and Kyoto, I understood why the convenience store has grown in popularity.  
• It became a daily stop for me. I'd grab cash, pick up sushi, and try Japanese snacks.

There's pretty much only one reason I ever step inside a 7-Eleven in the US, and it's when I'm craving the artificial sweetness of a blue-raspberry Slurpee. 

But on a trip to Japan, I found myself inside a 7-Eleven practically every day. 

Whether it was to grab cash or scarf down a quick sushi roll, the convenience store has a new place in my heart (and my stomach).

A 7-Eleven in Tokyo, Japan. Monica Humphries/Insider

7-elevens are huge in japan.

According to Sugoi Mart , 7-Eleven is the largest convenience-store chain in Japan. I saw that firsthand. There were rarely times on my trip when I wasn't a five-minute walk to a 7-Eleven. And usually, I had my choice between three or four within walking distance. 

According to the Los Angeles Times , there are between 50,000 and 60,000 7-Elevens spread across the country.

The chain's rise to popularity came about for a few reasons. First of all, 7-Elevens are convenient. Japan has a fast-paced lifestyle and long working hours, and since 7-Elevens are open 24/7, it makes it an easy place to grab a quick bite to eat, Sugoi Mart reports.

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The quality food has also contributed to its popularity, according to the Los Angeles Times.

"The quality is next level," Kaila Imada, a senior editor for Time Out Tokyo, who has written connoisseur's guides to the convenience store, told the Los Angeles Times. "You can find dinner there and it will be a top-notch dinner."

The ice cream options at a 7-Eleven in Tokyo, Japan. Monica Humphries/Insider

I discovered it was a fun place to try japanese snacks and an easy place to take out cash.

The convenience store practically became a daily stop on my 12-day trip to Tokyo and Kyoto.

It was one of the first places I visited when I arrived since 7-Elevens have ATMs where anyone can take out cash. Since Japan still heavily relies on cash , it was almost always easier to find a 7-Eleven than a bank that worked with my debit card. 

The stores were both eerily similar and exactly the opposite of the ones I've been to in the US. While the exterior, branding, and store layout were identical, the food was completely different — and that's why I think I was enamored by it so much. 

In the mornings, I popped in to try different canned coffees, matcha, and teas. I guzzled bottles of Craft Boss matcha.  

In the afternoon, if I wanted a snack between dinner and lunch, I'd grab an  onigiri, which is a Japanese rice ball filled with seafood and covered by seaweed — the perfect walking snack. While the convenience-store sushi didn't compare to the restaurants I visited in the country, it could compete with some of the sushi I eat back home in Denver, Colorado. 

At night, I almost always popped into the store to grab some sweets. During the two weeks of my vacation, I tried a Choco Monaka Jumbo , which is an ice cream surrounded by a crispy wafer and crunchy chocolate shell; I devoured down Crunky Cookie Balls , which are crispy cookies coated in chocolate; and had more than my fair share of Pocky , which are popular biscuit sticks coated in chocolate, strawberry cream, cookies and cream, matcha, or banana cream.

Perhaps the best part was that the snacks were always affordable. I never spent more than a few US dollars on my 7-Eleven stops, so trying the popular snacks quickly became one of my favorite parts of my time in Japan. 

Watch: 25 must-try dishes in Japan

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'Brain Freeze,' 7-Eleven Wine, and More Fun Facts About America's First Convenience Store

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Thank Heaven

Few stores are more ingrained in the fabric of American culture than 7-Eleven. Still, the world's largest convenience-store chain has some secrets  unknown to even its most loyal customers, including a newly launched line of clothing and other merchandise for 7-Eleven fans who, say, want to wear a Big Gulp without having to waste a drop. 

Related: Things You Didn't Know About Convenience Stores

Grab Your Favorite 7-Eleven Merchandise

Fans of 7-Eleven can now wear their loyalty on their sleeves — literally. Slurpee and Big Gulp enthusiasts can now find their favorite products emblazoned on short- and long-sleeved T-shirts, along with other merchandise featuring the 7-Eleven brand logos, including hats, totes, fanny packs — even a coffee-scented air freshener — at 7-Eleven's online shop . Starting Thursday, orders placed using the code 7Collection11 get an 11% discount, but hurry, the offer expires Aug. 31.

Yes, a Giant Lizard Paid a Visit to 7-Eleven in Thailand

Wait, what's that about giant lizards? Anyone who's been in a convenience store late at night has probably seen their fair share of strange characters, but it was broad daylight when a 6-foot lizard decided to chill out in a 7-Eleven near Bangkok. The Asian water monitor — the second-largest kind of lizard in the world — scaled shelves packed with beverages  and lingered near the ice machine for more than an hour. No word on whether the valued shopper got a Big Gulp or Slurpee for his trouble.

Related:   Amazing Animal Rescues You Won’t Believe

It Started With a Guy Selling Groceries From an Ice Dock

Long before 7-Eleven made it to Thailand, convenience retailing was born in Oak Cliff, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. In 1927, Southland Ice Co. employee "Uncle Johnny" Green started selling milk, eggs, and bread from the ice dock on evenings and weekends when grocery stores were closed. The small retail endeavor was an immediate success and expanded to all the company's ice docks.

The Store Was Originally Called Tote'm

First called Tote'm Stores because customers literally toted their groceries away, the first convenience store was later renamed 7-Eleven in 1946 to reflect its 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. hours of operation. Some of the original Tote'm stores even featured totem poles out front.

There Are Nearly Twice as Many 7-Elevens in the World as McDonald's

In many parts of the world, you don't have to travel far to find a 7-Eleven. As of January 2020, 7-Eleven operated more than 70,000 stores in 17 countries around the world, including more than 20,000 in Japan. By comparison, worldwide there were about 40,000 McDonald's  locations in operation in 2020 and some 32,600 Starbucks locations.

The Big Gulp Was Originally Milk-Carton Shaped

The Big Gulp drink, 7-Eleven stores' proprietary 32-ounce fountain cup, is the granddaddy of large-size drinks. First introduced in 1976, the original milk carton-shaped Big Gulp cup nearly doubled the company's fountain business overnight. At the time, it was the biggest cup on the market.

7-Eleven Was the First Convenience Store to Stay Open 24 Hours

7-Eleven is home to a number of notable worldwide firsts. Not only was it the first convenience store  to stay open 24 hours, it was also the first convenience store to sell gas, as well as the first to offer ATMs.

The Slurpee Was Invented by a Kansas Hamburger Stand Owner

7-Eleven stores began selling Slurpee drinks, then called Icees, in its stores in 1965. The frozen, carbonated beverage was first invented in 1959 by a Kansas hamburger -stand owner. Using an automobile air conditioner, he created a sophisticated piece of equipment that would freeze a carbonated soft drink and serve it in a sherbet-like form that could be sipped through a straw.

7-Eleven Coined the Term 'Brain Freeze'

The Slurpee name was created in May 1967 during a brainstorming session of the Stanford Agency, 7-Eleven stores' in-house agency. While drinking the product through a straw, agency director Bob Stanford commented that it made a "slurp" sound coming through the straw. In 1994, 7-Eleven trademarked the term "brain freeze" to communicate the painful joy of drinking a frozen Slurpee.

7-Eleven Launched Its Private Brand Wine in 2005 …

The company entered the wine market with its own private-label wine in 2005. Thousand Oaks, a California vintage, was introduced in five varietals: cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot grigio and white zinfandel. Within months, sales of the Thousand Oaks varietals pushed it up to the second-most popular wine at 7-Eleven, only behind mega-brand Gallo. Thousand Oaks is no longer available.

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… and Today Has Several Private Brand Wines

In 2009, 7-Eleven in the U.S. and 7-Eleven Japan partnered to create and introduce Yosemite Road wine, the world’s largest convenience retailer’s first foray into global merchandising. 7-Eleven expanded its private brand wine selection in 2017 with the launch of Trojan Horse brand white wines, adding Voyager Point in 2018 as a more expensive option. In 2021, 7-Eleven introduced Plot + Point chardonnay and pinot grigio, packaged in a screw-top carton. 

It Even Has Its Own Canned Wine Brand

For on-the-go wine drinkers, 7-Eleven introduced its first canned wine, called Roamer, in 2018. Roamer is available in chardonnay and rose. Though glass bottles still hold the vast majority of wine sales, canned wines sales have surged in the past few years.

7-Eleven Produces About 1,500 Private Brand Items

7-Eleven produces some 1,500 private brand items and sales of these proprietary packaged beverages, foods and nonfood items topped $1 billion last year. Products include Skýra Icelandic spring water, 7-Select Replenish sports drink and Quake energy drinks, and 7-Select GO!Smart organic cold-pressed juices.

7-Eleven Sells More Than 1 Million Cups of Coffee a Day

Of all its proprietary products, 7-Eleven sells more fresh-brewed coffee than anything else — more than 1 million cups each day. Since 2016, 7-Eleven has introduced Rainforest Alliance Certified coffees from El Salvador, Nicaragua, Mexico, Peru, Sumatra, Colombia, as well as an African blend from Ethiopia and Rwanda, all marketed as responsibly grown.

7-Eleven Has Its Own Delivery App

Introduced as a test in Dallas-Fort Worth in 2017, the 7NOW delivery app is available in nearly 414 cities, offering consumers more than 3,000 items from grocery staples and over-the-counter medicine to beer and wine in participating markets. Orders are delivered in about 30 minutes, though demand may impact delivery times.

7-Eleven Is Currently Testing a Cashierless Store

Last year, 7-Eleven began testing a cashierless store at its corporate headquarters in Irving, Texas. During the pilot, the 700-square-foot nontraditional store is available to 7-Eleven employees. To shop, employees download an app, sign up, check in at the store, shop, and exit. A detailed receipt appears in the app automatically after the customer exits.

You Can Pay Your Taxes (in Cash) At 7-Eleven

In recent years, the IRS has partnered with retailers , including 7-Eleven, in the 50 states and Puerto Rico to allow cash tax payments up to $1,000 a day. How does it work? After the IRS verifies your identity, you receive an email with a link to your payment code and ask the clerk to either scan or enter your code upon payment.

7-Eleven Has Hosted Informal Polls During Presidential Election Years

Every four years from 2000 to 2016, 7-Eleven has hosted an informal "7-Election" poll where customers make their party preferences known by choosing different colored coffee cups either blue for Democratic or red for Republican. In recent years, the company has also offered a third nonpartisan purple "Speak Up" cup  that urges costumers to discuss issues that are importance to them. The company skipped the poll in 2020, citing an "unprecedented and financially challenging year for customers," but it isn't ruling out a return in 2024.

The Company Gives Away an Estimated 9 Million Slurpees on 7-Eleven Day

7-Eleven Day is an annual promotional holiday held by the company every July 11 in which the retailer offers free small Slurpees from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. Past years have also included special deals on other items like hot dogs, pizza slices, and yes, Slurpee-flavored cookies. The company suspended celebrations in 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic but revived it for 2022 to celebrate the 95th anniversary  of the company's founding.

7-Eleven Sells Some Unique Items … Like Sushi

7-Elevens vary greatly depending on the location where they operate, with certain items tailored to the local market. In other words: Yes, you can buy sushi  at certain 7-Eleven locations. According to 7-Eleven Australia , its sushi is delivered daily and includes ingredients like chicken teriyaki and cooked tuna. Reviews are mixed .

7-Eleven Has Its Own Mascot in Taiwan (And It Recorded an Album)

Described as "a dog who comes from the Open planet and who loves to eat onigiri," 7-Eleven mascot Open Chan  was introduced in Taiwan in 2005 as the "first cartoon spokesperson in the convenience retailing industry of Taiwan." He also reportedly has his own music album, as well as some pretty sweet dance moves .

The Slurpee Capital of the World is Winnipeg, Manitoba

They sure do love their Slurpees in Manitoba. The cap Canadian province's capital city of Winnipeg has been the company's No. 1 market  in the world for Slurpee sales for the past several years, with the greater Detroit area coming in for a strong second place. Is your city next?

Inside the 7-Eleven, QuikTrip War for Your Business

By omar villafranca • published june 30, 2010 • updated on june 30, 2010 at 11:30 pm.

Dallas-based 7-Eleven is the world's largest convenience store company, but the company expects some competition from Tulsa-based QuikTrip .

James Massey , the real estate manager for 7-Eleven in Texas, said the "C-store" giant has 270 locations in Dallas-Fort Worth right now and expects to open up 15 more spots by the end of the year.

Fast forward a few years, and the company plans to open up 75 shops across North Texas in the next three years. Massey said Dallas County will see its fair share of new locations, but people living in Rockwall, Collin and Denton counties can expect to see more stores around town.

But don't expect all the new 7-Eleven stores to have gas pumps. Some stores won't have gas available if space is limited.

"Consumptions of cigarettes is down, beer is about flat, and sodas have been declining or flat over the last several years, so if you want to grow your business, you have to do something else," Massey said.

Massey said the company has listened to customer demands and added more fresh food products, such as fruit and veggie trays, salads, along with bread and milk that is delivered daily.

But don't expect to see a big beer selection at all 7-Elevens. At the store's downtown location, surrounded by office buildings, only four cooler spaces are dedicated to beer and wine.

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"People use the store differently downtown because they're on foot," Massey said. "They don't want to carry a case of beer back to their car or hotel or home."

Massey said each store monitors which products sell and which ones don't. Some stores will sell more beer, while others will sell more chips and coffee. If one product is doing better at the register, slower-moving products will get moved out for quick-selling items.

"We also introduce 20 new products a week, so if things come out, other things have to come in, and that's how we find out what the customers want," Massey said. "It's a low-cost way to find out what the customers do want. If they buy it, it stays. If they don't buy it, it doesn't stay."

7-Eleven makes 300 of its "7-Select" brand products from chips to cookies and sandwiches. The company plans to unveil a "Game Day Beer" in Texas, brewed in Wisconsin.

The company is also making headway in the social media world of Facebook and Twitter. 7-Eleven has marketed products featuring "Farmville" and "Mafia Wars," two popular Facebook games.

Tulsa-based QuikTrip has 76 stores in North Texas, and five more are under construction.

Mike Thornbrugh , a spokesman for QuikTrip, said the company plans to build and open up eight to 10 stores in North Texas per year. The company chose North Texas to expand because of the sheer size and the expectations that the DFW area will grow even bigger.

"There is a tremendous population base. People use their vehicles quite a bit, and they're thirsty, and they're hungry," Thornbrugh said. "As the population continues to grow in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, I mean, QuikTrip is going to build a lot more stores."

Thornbrugh said QuikTrip is so committed to expand in North Texas, they have a contract on a distribution plant in Midlothian to service their stores. The company already has a distribution hub in Colleyville.

Like 7-Eleven, Thornbrugh said QuikTrip customers have been asking for fresh options when it comes to food.

"The fresh-food market -- there's no question, that's where we're headed," he said. "We recognize it's going to take us a long time to do it the way we want to, but we're very patient."

Thornbrugh also said the company is trying to make waves in the social media market via Facebook and Twitter.

"We're learning a little bit about what the word Twitter is and how you use it, but honestly, the best thing you can do is meet the expectation of that customer every day," he said.

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Are you brave enough to go on a road trip all on your own? It’s perfect for people who love their own company and those who want some alone time. If you’re ready for this adventure, here are some tips to guide you along the way.

1. Identify and Accept Your Driving Limits

On a solo road trip, you must do everything independently. You can’t switch with anyone as a driver, so you must identify your driving limits and plan your travel accordingly. If you can drive for 8 hours daily, limit your driving time to under that. Try to plan several breaks in between to avoid exhaustion. 

2. Use Navigation Tools

Navigation tools make all road trips easier and safer. Using multiple navigation tools beats using a single map you can follow. If your internet connection is stable, you can use Google Maps. If you have no access to the internet, prepare a paper map in advance. Ensure you’re using a legitimate map like the ones National Geographic offers. 

3. Pack Efficiently

Always pack light when on a road trip . Hauling heavy luggage to a rest stop makes the trip unbearable, and the added weight burns your fuel. Packing efficiently and carrying fewer items is much more convenient.

4. Choose a Fun Theme for Your Trip

Spice up your solo trip with a theme! Choose something that interests you, whether it’s art, culture, or rocking out to music. Explore national parks with art installations or hit the road to legendary music venues.

5. Book Your Accommodation in Advance

When you’re planning your solo road trip, book your accommodation beforehand. From Airbnb to Booking.com, you have many options. Checking reviews helps you choose a great place and avoid any unpleasant surprises.

6. Use Roadside Assistance

Keep the contact details of roadside assistance on hand. Having the American Automobile Association (AAA) or the Canadian Automobile Association’s (CAA) numbers can be a lifesaver on the road. You never know when you might need their assistance with a flat tire, dead battery, or other car troubles. They can provide you with quick and easy help with minimal hassle.

7. Bring Health Meals and Snacks

Bringing healthy meals and snacks keeps your body fit and helps you save money. Rather than buying meals from fast food chains along the way, you can prep your favorite meals and pack them in food containers. You can bring grapes, trail mix, and protein bars for light snacks. 

8. Set the Right Pace for Your Drive

While driving, enjoy the view with a carefree pace. Plan your driving time with breaks and rest stops built in. A leisurely pace lets you arrive refreshed and ready to explore.

9. Keep Yourself Entertained

Driving alone can be boring, but there are many ways to beat boredom safely. Listen to your favorite tunes, catch up on podcasts, or try a new audiobook. Just choose entertainment that lets you focus on the road.

10. Stay Hydrated

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Michael Aaron Jayne, an Indiana man accused of intentionally killing a Santaquin police officer by running him down, was released from the hospital on Saturday. Police report that a woman was held against her will in his semitruck just before the inc

A truck driver accused of intentionally killing a police officer during a traffic stop in Utah had been holding a woman against her will inside his truck, according to new court documents.

Incident details and arrest

Michael Aaron Jayne, 42, allegedly drove his rig into Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser, who died at the scene on May 5. Officer Hooser was assisting a woman who had escaped from Jayne's truck. 

Jayne, from Garrett, Indiana, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated murder, kidnapping, burglary, vehicle theft, and evading police. He is being held without bail in Utah County Jail.

Traffic stop and escape

Sgt. Hooser and Utah Highway Patrol Trooper Dustin Griffiths stopped Jayne's truck after an anonymous 911 caller reported someone standing on the back of the rig. 

While Jayne was distracted, a woman fled from the passenger side, seeking help from Hooser. She told police she had been riding with Jayne voluntarily until an argument at a truck stop in Beaver, Utah, where he later forced her back into the truck with a knife and bear spray.

Fatal encounter

As Griffiths reached for Jayne's door handle, Jayne locked the door and drove off, making a sharp U-turn and accelerating towards Hooser, hitting and killing him.

Jayne then attempted to run over Griffiths and the woman, who managed to escape.

Jayne's criminal history and capture

Jayne, whose criminal history spans over 20 years, fled on foot to a gas station, stole another semitruck, and later a 1976 Ford F250, driving to a vacant house in Mt. Pleasant. 

He eventually crashed a stolen Ford F150 near Vernal, Utah, after police intervention. Jayne was arrested and taken to a hospital for treatment.

Fallen officer honored

At Sgt. Hooser's funeral, his youngest daughter, Courtney, called her father a hero and expressed her heartbreak over his death. 

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox condemned Jayne as a "despicable human being" and assured Courtney of the community's support.

Jayne's violent past

Jayne has a history of violence against police, including convictions for assault with a deadly weapon and threats of violence. In 2009, he was charged in Oregon with attempted aggravated murder for trying to hit an officer with his vehicle, resulting in a prison sentence.

No attorney was listed for Jayne in court documents as of Monday.

The Associated Press contributed to this story. It was reported from Los Angeles.