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Is the US equivalent of 7-11 something more like WaWa?
It could be something regional. For instance Wisconsin has Quik Trip gas stations, which tend to have fairly large convenience stores, some with fresh groceries.
The stores in the US and Canada are just useless. Terrible. I don't know why, given the Japanese parent owns them all and I've never met anyone who has visited a Japanese store who prefers the American format.
7-11 in Japan is a way of life. I've been to an American 7-11 once or twice in my life. (I didn't want to go back.) In Japan, I went at least once daily - sometimes twice per day. They almost function the role of a NYC bodega, but with more and fresher food options. In addition, they often have a stack of microwaves run by the staff, allowing for inexpensive, fresh, and warm meals.
When I was there last I had an egg salad sandwich almost every day.