What the Heck is Happening with the 7-Eleven in Manchester, New Hampshire?

When a building's windows get boarded up seemingly out of nowhere it's never usually for a good reason.

Typically there is either a criminal investigation, a health/sanitation issue, or it's because of financial hardship.

Everyone assumed one of these scenarios was the reason the 7-Eleven on the corner of Union Street and Webster Street in Manchester, New Hampshire, closed so suddenly last Friday.

Loyal 7-Eleven patrons reluctantly came trickling into the Cumberland Farms across the street. They wanted answers on what is going on at their faithful Slurpee spot and who could blame them?

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Is the 7-Eleven franchise in trouble?

According to a statement back in October from the chain’s Japanese parent company, the company's earnings report that 444 locations were closing for a variety of issues, including slowing sales, declining traffic, inflationary pressures and a decrease in cigarette purchases, according to the Union Leader.

The decrease in cigarette purchases makes a whole lot of sense to me.

People are spread thin financially and cigarettes are expensive! It's a great time to kick that nasty habit once and for all.

Will this building remain a 7-Eleven?

According to Joyce Skaperdas, the registered agent for the building’s owner, the short answer is yes.

The Union Leader states that the Webster Street 7-Eleven location is expected to reopen in a few weeks. The store is switching franchisees and updating required paperwork (hence why it resembles a set from a zombie apocalypse movie).

In the meantime, folks are being redirected to the Cumberland Farms across the street, or Bunny's Superette just a few blocks away on Elm Street.

We love a local neighborhood grocery store and Bunny's is known for their killer Baked Beans, Chili Beans and Chop Suey.

Are you loyal to a certain gas station/convenience store? What is it about it that makes you a loyal customer?

I am a loyal customer to Wawa, but I only get to go twice a year when I visit my family in New Jersey. The minute we merge onto the New Jersey Turnpike, I know the touchscreen where I can design the Hoagie of my dreams is just an exit away. It is the most glorious feeling.

If we could make Wawa a thing here in New England, I know they would be wildly successful. Just sayin'!