Beer at 7-Eleven / 7-11
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 7:53 am
Kind of a weird one, getting licenses to serve on-premise. When was the last time you ate on premises at a 7-11?
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ ... -1.6862251
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ ... -1.6862251
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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."