Breaking News: 7-Eleven is Back! Shreveport Lands First Louisiana Location

Shreveport will now be the first city in Louisiana to welcome 7-Eleven back to the Bayou State. The convenience store giant has been gone from the state for decades after a big corporate deal.

But now the company is ready for a return and Shreveport is the first to land this big fish. The store will be located at the corner of Pines and Greenwood Road on the northwest corner of that intersection.

The Shreveport City Council has voted unanimously to move forward with this development. Some changes were made to the original plan to eliminate the plan for overnight 18-wheeler parking. That was a big concern for residents of west Shreveport.

Why 7-Eleven Left Louisiana

Several decades ago there were 7-Eleven convenience stores all across Louisiana, but way back in 1988 Circle made a bold move by buying 473 stores from Southland Corporation. That company operated 7-Eleven stores at the time.

The stores sold in the deal included many across the south. Louisiana, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, and South Carolina saw 7-Eleven go away and Circle K emerge. This deal was for nearly $150 million dollars and it included the stores and all the real estate involved.

7-Eleven Has Major Expansion Plans

But 7-Eleven is kicking off a major expansion plan according to Cstorediv.com.

The company plans to open 1300 new stores over the next five years, and more than 100 of those stores are expected to open this year.

The company has more than 13,000 locations across the United States.

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Nation’s Restaurant News says 7-Eleven also operates several other food related businesses in retail complexes near the convenience stores. These include Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost Chicken and Biscuits.

What Will the Shreveport Store Include?

The developers based in Houston have told city leaders they own 25 acres at that location and they have plans beyond just the convenience store.

Justin Weathers has told city leaders there will be room to the north of the 7-Eleven to put in other retail businesses like restaurants and possibly even a quick care location.

Construction is expected to begin as soon as possible on this new complex.