7-Eleven, Inc. Reports April 2005 Sales Results; U.S. Same-Store Merchandise Sales Rise 5.7 Percent

DALLAS, May 10, 2005 -- 7-Eleven, Inc. , today reported April 2005 sales results. Total April 2005 sales were $1,109.2 million, an increase of 12.3 percent over April 2004 sales of $987.9 million. Total merchandise sales for April 2005 were $690.7 million, an increase of 6.6 percent over the April 2004 total of $647.7 million. U.S. same-store merchandise sales for April 2005 increased 5.7 percent, on top of an 8.2 percent increase in April 2004.

Gasoline sales for April 2005 were $418.5 million, a 23.0 percent increase compared to $340.2 million in the prior-year period. Average gallons sold per store decreased 0.7 percent in April 2005 compared to an increase of 8.8 percent in April 2004. The average retail price of a gallon of gasoline for April 2005 was $2.28, compared to $1.84 in April 2004.

Year-to-Date Results

The results below compare year-to-date results through April 2005 to the same period last year:

   *  U.S. same-store merchandise sales have grown 4.9 percent, on top of
      6.6 percent for 2004.
   *  Merchandise sales total $2,564.3 million, an increase of 5.1 percent.
   *  Gasoline sales total $1,492.9 million, an increase of 17.7 percent.
   *  Average gallons sold per store have increased 0.7 percent, on top of
      7.6 percent for 2004.
   *  The average retail price of a gallon of gasoline is $2.05, compared to
      $1.73 in 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 22,300 7-Eleven stores in 17 other countries and U.S. territories throughout the world. During 2004, 7-Eleven stores worldwide generated total sales of approximately $41 billion. Find out more online at http://www.7-eleven.com/ .

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