# Sit-Down Convenience Stores The First-Ever First-Ever Sit-Down 7-Eleven Has Opened in Dallas By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-10-02 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitdown-7eleven References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a26882441/7-eleven-sit-down-restaurant/) Dining out just got a little more convenient with the opening of the first-ever sit-down 7-Eleven in Dallas, Texas. Though the idea of dining at a [convenience store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odd-burger-1) may sound unusual, it sounds a lot more appealing when you consider all the delicious options that the chain has to offer. The first sit-down 7-Eleven opened in Dallas earlier this year as a testing location for innovative 7-Eleven offerings. The dine-in shop serves up made-to-order coffee drinks, cold-pressed juices, craft beers, and [trendy tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laredo-taco-co-quesabirria). There's even a spot for guests to taste test [different Slurpee flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-slurpee-day), including organic and customizable versions. With consumer preferences and lifestyles constantly shifting, the new 7-Eleven store aims to bring convenience retaining into the 21st century. Image Credit: *7-Eleven.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sit-down Convenience Stores:** A new trend of convenience stores offering a sit-down dining experience is emerging. - **Made-to-order Drinks and Food:** As more convenience stores focus on providing made-to-order coffee drinks, cold-pressed juices, and trendy tacos, there is an opportunity for innovation in the food and beverage industry. - **Bringing Convenience Into the 21st Century:** As consumer preferences and lifestyles change, there is an opportunity for convenience stores to adapt and innovate with trends such as sit-down dining and organic and customizable Slurpee flavors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Convenience Store Industry:** The convenience store industry has the opportunity to innovate by offering sit-down dining experiences and made-to-order food and drink options. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** With the rise of sit-down convenience stores offering made-to-order food and drinks, there is an opportunity for innovation in the food and beverage industry by creating new products and services for this growing market. - **Retail Industry:** The sit-down convenience store trend could disrupt the retail industry by changing the way consumers think of traditional convenience stores and their role in the retail landscape. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Convenience Store Locations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-evolution.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Retailer Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-menu-items.md) - [Celebratory Convenience Market Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-food-items.md) - [Pumpkin-Inspired Caffeine Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-beverage.md) - [Culinary Convenience Store Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-og-to-go.md) - [Convenience Store Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-metaverse.md) - [Convenience Store Birthday Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slurpee-day-promotion.md) - [Festive Convenient Store Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-beverages.md) - [Seasonal Convenience Store Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-seasonal-menu-items.md)