Sixty-one 7-Eleven stores in Ontario applying for liquor licenses

Store chain 7-Eleven is looking to make it a little more convenient for you to grab a drink while shopping at one of their locations — and its not just Slurpees.

The company has applied for liquor sales licenses for 61 of their Ontario stores so they can serve alcohol in-store.

In a statement, the company said they are “excited” by the province’s plans to extend the sale of beer and wine to convenience stores and are preparing for the opportunity to “showcase Ontario wine and craft beer products.”

They added that they plan on serving alcohol during limited hours in “designated consumption areas.”

“7-Eleven Canada is a responsible retailer and a trusted partner of the federal and provincial governments, controlling access to age-restricted products for over 25 years. We are committed to meeting the needs of our Ontario customers and we look forward to the opportunity to grow jobs and contribute to the Ontario economy,” they said.

Last week, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario confirmed that applications for all 61 locations have entered the public notice phase and members of the community can file objections on their website as part of the routine licensing procedure.

Several of the stores that have applied for licenses are within the GTHA, with 14 in Toronto alone. Other locations include Ajax, Brampton, Mississauga, Etobicoke, Hamilton and Guelph.

A spokesperson for the Attorney General explains that a liquor sales licence allows establishments to sell and serve alcohol for on-site consumption but that retail sales are not permitted.

Also, if 7-Eleven is granted the licence it would not be eligible to offer takeout and delivery of alcohol with food orders.

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