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Circle K Will Pry My Slurpee From My Cold, Dead Hands
The Canadian company’s bid could be bad news for 7-Eleven lovers.
Nothing beats the classic.
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In America, the convenience store hierarchy is rather contentious. At the top sits Buc-ees. Then there’s Wawa (or Sheetz if that’s more your speed). Additional regional disputes follow: In the Northeast, Stewart’s beats Cumberland Farms. Down south, it’s Parker’s all the way. Out west, you’ve got the REI of gas stations, Maverik. Then there’s the national chains, the clear winner of which is 7-Eleven. You can’t get a Slurpee1 at BP or ExxonMobil or Circle K.