7-Eleven Canada opens first licensed restaurant in Winnipeg
7-Eleven Canada announced the expansion of its licensed restaurant program to Winnipeg with the opening of a remodeled dining area at 3031 Ness Ave.
Of-age guests can now pair their meals with chilled beer, wine, cider, and ready-to-drink mixed beverages at the Ness and Sturgeon location. The opening of this first licensed restaurant came from strong local demand for according to 7-Eleven Canada. The restaurant will showcase such well-known favourites as Crispy Classic Chicken, made fresh in-store along with wings, strips and sandwiches, as well as seasoned potato wedges, pizza, Big Bite hot dogs, locally-made hot and cold sandwiches and crispy taquitos.
“We’re excited to bring our innovative foodservice model to Manitoba with the launch our first licensed restaurant in Winnipeg—home to so many passionate 7-Eleven fans,” said Marc Goodman, vice-president and general manager, 7-Eleven Canada. “Our local guests can enjoy a comfortable space to dine-in and gather with friends.”
"We're delighted to see 7-Eleven launching their first licensed restaurant for Winnipeg in Assiniboia. Innovative business concepts are great for customers and create jobs for people in our community,” added Kristi Meek, president and executive director, the Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce. “The 7-Eleven location is already a convenient spot, and now locals will have a new community destination to eat, drink and socialize."
“7-Eleven Canada is a strong contributor to communities across Manitoba and to the province’s food service industry with its diverse and growing food and beverage menu,” said Kris Barnier, VP Central Canada, Restaurants Canada. “We congratulate them on bringing Manitobans their first licensed 7-Eleven restaurant, a model already in place in Ontario and Alberta, that serves as an important part of their strategy for innovation and growth.”
The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba issued a General Liquor Service Licence for the 3031 Ness Ave. on June 3, 2024. All staff at the Ness and Sturgeon location have received Smart Choices Certification and all alcohol products are stored under lock and key, accessible only to employees. With a food order, beer, wine, ciders and RTDs (no spirits) are available for dine-in and take-out between 11:00 am and 11:00 pm, seven days a week. Home delivery is available, through Skip The Dishes, daily from 9:00 am to 11:30 pm.
7-Eleven’s first Manitoba location opened in 1969. Today, 7-Eleven Canada operates 50 locations in communities across Manitoba and employs over 600 employees.
