7-Eleven Celebrates 60 Years of Coffee To-Go in NY
7-Eleven Inc. is marking a big moment – they’ve been making fresh-brewed coffee available in to-go cups for 60 years! To celebrate, they’re starting with a treat for Long Island, New York, where they sell the most coffee. From April 7 to April 11, anyone who makes coffee at another shop can pop into a 7-Eleven on Long Island between 4 a.m. and 7:11 a.m. to get a free large coffee.
This coffee tradition started in 1964, and it changed not just 7-Eleven but the entire coffee business by making it easy for people all over the country to grab a cup on the go. Today, you can find all sorts of coffee at 7-Eleven, from fancy kinds to cold brews and self-serve stations.
But wait, there’s more! 7-Eleven is planning an entire year of coffee-related fun, including a fresh campaign, a special 60th-anniversary cup, and unique coffee blends.
Over at Wawa, they’re celebrating their 60th anniversary with a day of free coffee on April 16, called “Wawa Day.” Stores will be decked out with old-school decorations, and they’ve got special cups and paper for hoagies. They’re also selling special mugs. Wawa expects to give away around 1.5 million cups of coffee that day.
In Philadelphia, two big events are happening. One Wawa store will start the day with a special event featuring Devon Still, a football star. They’re also going to cheer for three Day Brightener customers who help make Wawa shine. At the National Constitution Center, guests get in free, and Wawa is showing an exhibit about American businesses through Wawa’s story, including its growth and community connections. The day includes educational talks about how Wawa creates such positive experiences in its stores.
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