7-Eleven, Inc. Reports January 2005 Sales Results; U.S. Same-Store Merchandise Sales Rise 4.9 Percent

DALLAS, Feb. 9, 2005 -- 7-Eleven, Inc. , today reported January 2005 sales results. Total January 2005 sales were $958.2 million, an increase of 9.1 percent over the January 2004 total of $878.4 million. Total merchandise sales for January 2005 were $617.5 million, an increase of 5.8 percent over the January 2004 total of $583.6 million. U.S. same-store merchandise sales for January 2005 increased 4.9 percent, on top of a 4.8 percent increase in January 2004.

Gasoline sales for January 2005 were $340.7 million, a 15.6 percent increase compared to $294.8 million in the prior-year period. Average gallons sold per store increased 0.4 percent in January 2005 compared to the January 2004 result. The average retail price of gasoline for January 2005 was $1.86, compared to $1.61 in January 2004.

U.S. Same-Store Merchandise Sales Calculation

When determining the same-store merchandise sales calculation, the company includes the merchandise sales of both its U.S. company-owned and franchise- operated stores if they were operating for all days of the periods being compared. New stores, relocated stores or rebuilt stores are not included in the same-store sales calculation until they have recorded merchandise sales for all days of the periods being compared.

About 7-Eleven, Inc.

7-Eleven, Inc. is the premier name and largest chain in the convenience retailing industry. 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 21,700 7-Eleven stores in 17 other countries and U.S. territories throughout the world. During 2004, 7-Eleven stores worldwide generated total sales of more than $41 billion. Find out more online at http://www.7-eleven.com/ .

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