The first Laredo Taco Co. drive-thru restaurant has opened at the newest 7-Eleven Evolution Store in Dallas. The latest Evolution store is the third one in Dallas and the sixth throughout the U.S.
"While opening the first Laredo Taco Company drive-thru restaurant with a 7-Eleven store would be exciting any time, we think customers looking for socially distanced ways to grab breakfast, lunch, and dinner will really appreciate it now," said Chris Tanco, 7–Eleven executive vice president and chief operating officer, in a statement. "Soon I hope, ordering tacos and beverages for in-person get-togethers with family and friends will be the norm once again."
Each 7-Eleven Evolution Store is an experiential testing ground, where customers can try and buy the retailer's latest innovations in a pioneering store format. The convenience retailer plans to open new concept stores in North Texas and Manassas, Virginia, and more this year.
The four Evolution stores that opened in New York City, Washington D.C., San Diego, and Dallas last year all include a restaurant concept and a product mix that 7-Eleven continues to tweak based on customer feedback and shopping habits.
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