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Originally Posted by Ltwise3500
Any news on the opening of the new Magnolia 7 eleven or is it going to sit empty like the 2 up in Lady Lake? They have been done for couple of months with no opening in site.
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The answer is 7-11/Magnolia Plaza won't be open until July. How do I know? The owners told me.
On Thursday I drove by and saw several cars at the pumps, even though the gas price sign wasn't turned on. I thought "maybe they're doing a 'soft' opening" (new businesses often do this to test systems, train brand new employees/staff, etc. before an official opening) so I pulled in and parked by the front door. A guy came out and said "We're not open!" I replied "Then why do I see cars at the pumps?" and he just repeated that they're not open. Then a woman came out (the co-owner/spouse?) and explained they won't be open until July because they have electrical issues that need to be fixed. The cars at the pumps of course figured out that they weren't working and drove away.
I'm sure the owners are as frustrated as many of us. They got their very first gasoline deliveries about a month ago. Their underground tanks are full with thousands of gallons, and they're unable to sell any of it. And no sales of the much higher profit margin convenience items inside the store — for several more weeks.
In the meantime we'll have to go elsewhere to get our Buffalo Chicken Rollers.