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American 7-Elevens may soon look more like their Japanese counterparts — with fresh meals and cult-favorite items that have long lured tourists to Tokyo's convenience stores.

Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of 7-Eleven, is planning a major upgrade to U.S. stores, adding higher-quality prepared foods, such as Japan's beloved egg salad sandwich.

"We have consistently emphasized our focus on food," the company told Fox News Digital in a statement. "In Japan, fresh food accounts for over 30% of total sales," it said, noting that the strategy helps its stores pull in about 30% more revenue per day than rivals.

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The company is weighing

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