# 7-Eleven Korea Says Foreign Customers' Chicken Sales Up 63% This Year

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- Published: 2026-10-20T07:42:51.065Z
- Publisher: Unnie Note

> Korean convenience store chain 7-Eleven says chicken purchases by foreign tourists rose 63% in the first nine months of 2026.

## Key points

1. Evening chicken sales to foreign customers jumped 341% from January to September.
2. Non-alcoholic beer and highball sales to foreign customers also rose sharply in the evening.
3. On October 9, 7-Eleven launched a spicy crumble whole-wing product.

7-Eleven, operated by Korea Seven, said on October 20 that foreign tourists visiting Korea are buying more chicken at its stores. From January to September 2026, the chain's overall chicken sales rose 19% year on year, while sales to foreign customers grew 63% over the same period.

## When are foreign customers buying the most?

The biggest jump came during the evening, between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. According to 7-Eleven, evening chicken sales to foreign customers rose 341%. Non-alcoholic beer sales rose 153% and highball sales rose 143% in the same window.

## Why are tourists stopping by in the evening?

The company said foreign tourists often spend their days sightseeing and shopping, then stop by a convenience store on the way back to their hotel or guesthouse to pick up food and drinks.

## What new product did 7-Eleven launch?

On October 9, 7-Eleven released 'Maeunkeurumbl Tongnalgae', a spicy crumble whole-wing product with a crispy texture. The company said it is expanding its chicken lineup to match the buying trends of foreign customers.

## For international fans

The report reflects general shopping habits of visitors rather than any specific celebrity or event. For travelers, it suggests that 7-Eleven's fried chicken and drink combinations are a popular option for an evening meal after a day out in Korea.

## FAQ

### Is 7-Eleven chicken popular with foreign tourists?

According to 7-Eleven, chicken sales to foreign customers rose 63% from January to September 2026, showing strong growth among visitors.

### What is the new 7-Eleven chicken product?

The chain launched 'Maeunkeurumbl Tongnalgae' on October 9, a spicy crumble whole-wing product with a crispy texture.

### When do foreign customers buy the most chicken at 7-Eleven?

Evening hours from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. showed the biggest increase, with chicken sales to foreign customers up 341% in that window.

## Sources

- [Yonhap News](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20261020024300030)

_Written and translated with AI from official announcements and Korean media reports. If something is wrong, please let us know._