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by Symbeline on October 7th, 2009
Zombie invasion, obviously.
by CannedHam on February 3rd, 2009
I used to work for 7-Eleven. There are times when you need to lock the door. During a power outage, for example, or during a natural disaster when the store is closed due to lack of utilities or evacuation order.
by Roger Kovaciny on October 28th, 2008
Lots of reasons, including:
l. They don't know who they might sell the building to.
2. Might be a bad weather evacuation or civil disturbance.
3. The police might order a lockdown because of a maniac loose.
4. The neighborhood might change and they might have to admit smaller numbers of people.
5. It's more expensive to buy custom-made external doors without locks.
6. The insurance company probably requires them.
7. If you've got 'em you can always decide not to use them, but if you haven't got 'em you can't decide TO use them. Kind of like carrying a concealed weapon. You can always decide not to use it if you're carrying one, but if you need one, it doesn't do any good locked in your trunk.
by lizizhere on October 5th, 2008
In case of evacuation because of an emergency or if the power goes off to keep from being robbed you have to lock the doors. (I was an asst. for 2 years) at least that was our protocol
by the VP wears a Wicked COAT on August 7th, 2008
For when the clerks either have to go outside - perhaps to take out the garbage or sweep - or if they have to use the restroom. Also, I've seen the doors locked when they are resetting the store.
by Brand Y on April 2nd, 2008
Hehe.
Denny's Restaurants are also open 24/7/365. A few years ago, they announced they would close on Christmas day -- for the first time in about 40 years.
This presented a problem: in some restaurants, the locks had rusted shut long ago and locksmiths had to be called in advance of the big day!
by Galeanda on April 2nd, 2008
All businesses are required to have locks. There are times when they do need to lock down, sometimes to do chores around the place and for things like emergencies.
by koldkanuck on April 2nd, 2008
If there is only one attendant so he/she can take a washroom break.
by I like to argue on April 2nd, 2008
Well it must be the 366th day of the year.
by Kevisaurus is a Carnotaurus today on April 2nd, 2008
When only one employee is working in the store he / she must lock the store to prevent theft. late at night they have to change the paper towels and trash bags by the filling stations.
by Ray Del Sol on October 7th, 2009
I have no idea, what a good question!
by Nightwatchdog on October 7th, 2009
Sometimes the clerk has to take a crap you know.
Yes, it's an ugly thought - but it does indeed happen I assure you.
by Sandy - Sand on October 7th, 2009
Around here they lock the doors at night and serve through a hatch. And they also lock the door when the cash up. :)
by rockfan on February 3rd, 2009
Even more importantly, why is the word "abbreviation" so long, lol.
by KittyBelle on December 1st, 2008
In case of a robbery, they can lock the doors. Or so that if they ever go out of business, the new owners won't have to install locks. And I think it would be tough to buy commercial doors for a building like that without pre-drilled lock holes.
by Pastyone on November 26th, 2008
I know mine is open 24/7, and the lock are electronic and are there to lock the doors while they are being robbed every other week or so. It makes the cops job easier, and the store actually recover the money then.
by Rude Bear Ready for Winter on November 26th, 2008
As a rule 7-11s are not open 24/7... they open at 7, close at 11, or that was their original plan... as for the locks on the door... even convenience store clerks need to pee....
by katie7576 on November 26th, 2008
maybe after a certain tine they have to buzz you in...
by jeanie16 on November 26th, 2008
good point, I wonder why myself, now that you have mentioned it ! :)
by Worzel on August 7th, 2008
Because they have a holiday every 4 years when there is 366 days (leap year) :o)
by Route 66Truckerman on April 14th, 2008
"So the robbers can lock the employees "IN"
by heart n soul on April 2nd, 2008
just in case, they do...they have to have something....
by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on April 2nd, 2008
When I was in Maui 2 years ago after the earthquake..all the doors were locked and you were taken into the 7-11 one or two at a time with a flashlight...I don't think it was legal to have the doors open.
by nubs2468 on April 2nd, 2008
so the criminals can lock them when they rob the store
by Anon on April 16th, 2008
Just incase there is an emergency and it needs to be closed. Or something happens nearby and the employee needs to lock the door for protection.
by babyccat on April 16th, 2008
For the next tennant when 7/11 goes out of business??
by NotAnonymous on October 28th, 2008
The store that I work at is always open just like 7-11. On occasion the doors need to be locked like if we loose power or if your the only one there in the middle of the night and you need to take a dump.
by Elfstone on April 3rd, 2008
The reason 7-11 has locks is infact incase of a robbery.
the clerks must lock the door then call the police.
by sloppywet on April 8th, 2008
just in case 'theres an emergancy '
by Yarnlady is happy every day on April 8th, 2008
by slothmister on October 7th, 2009
Crime, cashing up, selling through a hatch in the evening.
There are many reasons why.
Also, this is a blatant duplicate question, -5
by Mushen on April 8th, 2008
now that is a good point..
by Digitalbum on October 5th, 2008
Clerks have to use the restroom to.
by Anonymous on February 3rd, 2009
Why does the government tax people when they can simply print as much money as they wish anyway?
by Seanzie is smiling again on February 3rd, 2009
this has been asked SO many times
by Adz3r0 on February 4th, 2009
Better, why call it 7-11? Why not 7-365?
by Sexyrabbit on October 5th, 2008
In case they get rob.
by Wide Awake @ has closing date woo hoo on October 28th, 2008
They may need to close occasionally to clean, or make/receive a cash deposit with a money courier.
by Kewl Guy - has gone 360 on December 1st, 2008
because at one time they were only open from 7 to 11, hence the name
by Merfish on December 1st, 2008
I worked at a few 7-11's over the years. The graveyard shift employees had keys. They worked alone, the keys were for bathroom breaks.
by urk on August 7th, 2008
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Do you have any funny or even better, insulting nicknames for family or friends? hehe
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So they can keep them in there until you get there,right?
by Route 66Truckerman on October 7th, 2009
Yes. Call me, I'm wherever zombies are. Groovy.
by Symbeline on October 7th, 2009