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That may explain some of the recent improvements in quality in the stores I've noticed.

It's not a lot, but a few items like having fresh ground coffee is a welcome sight when traveling as opposed to warmers of coffee prepared by someone who doesn't care that likely have been sitting for hours.



The acquisition happened in 1991 so it’s not a new thing.

I’m really curious to understand how the relationship works though. And wonder if the US operations are largely independent or not.


7-Eleven US was bought by the Japanese parent in 2005 out of bankruptcy.


There was some structuring in 2005. But Ito Yokado acquired majority control in 1991.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_%26_I_Holdings

https://apnews.com/article/d5e836d5edac5600bbf626c97d8a2da3




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