7-Eleven Franchisee Coalition Chairman Says Lower Card Swipe Fees Mean Lower Retail Prices

More savings may soon be in store for 7-Eleven patrons, says Bruce Maples, chairman of the National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees. In an interview with www.pymnts.com, Maples reacts to the Federal Reserve’s new debit rules and explains why lower swipe fees will drive down product prices.

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Editor’s Insight: This is a bold statement by this 7-Eleven franchisee coalition chairman. It will be interesting to see if 7-Eleven stores actually reduce prices because of the new debit card swipe fee rules.

The store owners themselves will decide if and how they will pass on any savings to their customers. The financial institutions have warned they will find other ways to recoup the losses they incur from the lower debit transaction fees. 07-13-11 by Elliot Maras