Special Committee of 7-Eleven Board to Review Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd.'s Unsolicited Tender Offer

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 1 -- 7-Eleven, Inc. announced today the appointment of a special committee of its board of directors to respond to Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd.'s proposed tender offer of $32.50 per share in cash for all of the outstanding shares of 7-Eleven's common stock that it does not currently own. On or before September 19, 2005, the special committee will advise shareholders as to whether it recommends acceptance or rejection of the tender offer, expresses no opinion and remains neutral toward the tender offer, or is unable to take a position with respect to the tender offer. At such time, the special committee will include the reasons for its position taken with respect to the tender offer or its inability to take a position.

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 22,700 7-Eleven stores in 17 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/ .

This announcement is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell shares of 7-Eleven. Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. has not yet commenced the tender offer described herein. The tender offer will be made only through a tender offer statement. Investors and shareholders are strongly advised to read the tender offer statement. The tender offer statement, the solicitation/recommendation statement and other filed documents will be available for free at the Commission's website at http://www.sec.gov/ .

   Contact Information:
   Carole Davidson, CFA
   Vice President, Investor Relations
   (214) 828-7021