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7-Eleven to Celebrate 98th Birthday with Free Slurpees 7-Eleven to ...

UNITED STATES, JUL 11 – 7-Eleven celebrates its 98th anniversary by giving away free Slurpees at participating stores, with promotions running through July and prize drawings until January 2026.

  • On National Slurpee Day, 7-Eleven and Speedway stores offer free small Slurpees to celebrate the chain’s 98th anniversary.
  • Spurred by reaching its 98th anniversary, 7-Eleven was founded in Dallas in 1927, marking nearly a century of convenience retailing.
  • In support of the celebration, free Slurpees have been offered since 2002, with Speedway stores participating and a second coupon available via the apps for loyalty members.
  • Loyalty members can redeem a second free Slurpee coupon through July 31, with daily $5,000 prizes available until January 6, 2026.
  • Looking to its roots, the Slurpee was accidentally invented in 1958 at a Dairy Queen, then licensed by 7-Eleven from Omar Knedlik in 1965.
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To celebrate its 98th anniversary, the 7-Eleven stores will once again celebrate Free Slurpee Day, giving away small Slurpees from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, or until the machines run out of stock.It's a tradition that started in 2002 and continues to be a success!The convenience store chain announced that the flavor options will be expanded with the return of a customer favorite: the blue blend of pineapple and red fruits, Mountain Dew Infinite S…

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Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra broke the news in on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
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