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7-11 Locally Made Meals are the convenience store chain's attempt to jump into the ready-to-heat meal business. As consumers look for higher quality on-the-go options, these meals serve as a new choice that you can grab out of a convenience store.

In total, 14 locally made meals are available, ranging between five different categories: Italian, Asian, Homestyle, Mexican, and Breakfast. They include Spaghetti Bolognese, Macaroni and Cheese, and Chipotle Chicken bowls. Each of the meals can be heated in-store or can be taken on the go, needing under 3 minutes to cook in a microwave.

With the exception of breakfast, which launches on the 25th, all of the meals are already available in the refrigerated case of participating 7-11 stores. Currently, nearly 200 total locations are offering the meals, all of which are in either the Dallas/Fort Worth Area, New York, D.C., or Los Angeles.

If you're interested in trying one out for yourself, 7-11 is offering coupons for free meals. Otherwise, the price on these entrees ranges from $3.99 to $4.99 where sold.

They all definitely sound like tasty and interesting additions to the prepared meal space, and we can't wait to try them out for ourselves.