The 7-Eleven convenience store chain sidestepped a formal review by Ontario's alcohol regulator to win approval for liquor licences at nearly every one of its locations in the province.
It means 7-Eleven Canada has the green light to sell beer, wine and coolers for on-site consumption at more than 50 stores once each location passes a routine inspection by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
So far, 7-Eleven has only started selling alcohol at two locations, in Leamington and Niagara Falls.
"We are excited that our licensed restaurant format continues to grow," said Marc Goodman, 7-Eleven Canada's vice president and general manager, in a news release announcing the start of beer and wine sales at the Niagara Falls store in mid-May.
"We're pleased that our adult guests will be able to enjoy a glass of wine or beer alongside their lunch or dinner," Goodman added.
A spokesperson for the company declined CBC Toronto's request for an interview. However, 7-Eleven gave permission to gather video and photos at the Niagara Falls location. A visit to the store shows the beer and white wine in locked fridges, and red wine in locked cupboards, all labelled "Employee Access Only."
The 7-Eleven convenience store chain sidestepped a formal review by Ontario's alcohol regulator to win approval for liquor licences at nearly every one of its locations in the province.
It means 7-Eleven Canada has the green light to sell beer, wine and coolers for on-site consumption at more than 50 stores once each location passes a routine inspection by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
So far, 7-Eleven has only started selling alcohol at two locations, in Leamington and Niagara Falls.
"We are excited that our licensed restaurant format continues to grow," said Marc Goodman, 7-Eleven Canada's vice president and general manager, in a news release announcing the start of beer and wine sales at the Niagara Falls store in mid-May.
"We're pleased that our adult guests will be able to enjoy a glass of wine or beer alongside their lunch or dinner," Goodman added.
A spokesperson for the company declined CBC Toronto's request for an interview. However, 7-Eleven gave permission to gather video and photos at the Niagara Falls location. A visit to the store shows the beer and white wine in locked fridges, and red wine in locked cupboards, all labelled "Employee Access Only."
Instant ramen in Japan, they've got hot water kettles so you can eat right there! But yea, that was a novelty. Not sure I'd ever dine in with a beer at my local 7-11.