7-Eleven, Inc. to Commemorate 25,000th Store Worldwide; Media Event in Downtown Chicago

   WHAT:   7-Eleven, Inc.
, the world's largest convenience store
           retailer, celebrates the opening of its 25,000th store worldwide.

   WHY:    The opening of its 25,000th store worldwide marks 7-Eleven's
           place as one of the largest global retailers.  To honor the
           occasion, the chain's newest store in Chicago is celebrating with
           day-long specials and entertainment.  The Chicago store also
           marks 7-Eleven's trend in urban development; this is the
           company's ninth store in the greater downtown Chicago area.

   WHEN:   WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2003
           7 a.m. - 9 a.m.   Sampling by tuxedoed waiters; Entertainment by
                             string quintet
           8:30 a.m.         Sandwich-Cutting Ceremony with 7-Eleven
                             President and CEO Jim Keyes, Alderman Burton
                             Natarus and Education is Freedom board member
                             Stedman Graham
                             Ceremony includes remarks from dignitaries
                             listed above and a $25,711 check donation to
                             Education is Freedom, designated to provide
                             Chicago students with college scholarships.

   WHERE:  The landmark store is located in The Sterling condominium
           building in the River North area of Chicago.
           343 N. LaSalle (at Kinzie)
           Chicago, IL  60610

   WHO:    7-Eleven, Inc. is the premier name and largest chain in the
           convenience retailing industry with 25,000 stores.  Headquartered
           in Dallas, Texas, 7-Eleven, Inc. operates or franchises
           approximately 5,800 7-Eleven(R) stores in the United States and
           Canada and licenses approximately 19,200 7-Eleven stores in
           17 other countries and U.S. territories throughout the world.
           During 2002, 7-Eleven stores worldwide generated total sales of
           more than $33 billion.  Find out more online
           at www.7-Eleven.com .

           Education is Freedom (EIF) is a new 501(c)(3) public foundation
           that focuses national attention and resources on students that
           have shown academic promise and leadership, but need financial
           assistance and guidance to go to college.  Its objective is to
           remove the economic obstacles to higher education for young
           people up to age 24 by providing scholarships to high school
           graduates who qualify for little or no financial aid.  For more
           information or to donate, visit the EIF website at
           www.educationisfreedom.org , or call 1-866-EIF-EDUCATE.

   MEDIA NOTE:  Interviews with 7-Eleven President and CEO Jim Keyes are
                available.  Please call Cathy Heald to schedule.

PRNewswire -- July 8