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#BYOCupDay: 5 Things To Remember For 7-Eleven Slurpee Promo

By Jonathan Franks
Published on: 09:16 PST, Apr 9, 2015

Bring Your Own Cup Day (#BYOCupDay) — the day when the dreams of so many Slurpee fans will finally come true.

USA Today reports that the “Bring Your Own Cup Day” Slurpee promo is more of an early “summer kickoff,” according to Laura Gordon, 7-Eleven’s Vice President of Marketing and Brand Innovation.

It didn’t take very long for #BYOCupDay to become a trending hashtag, with so many Slurpee fans and critics chiming in with their honest reactions and overall excitement.

However, the big day comes along, there are several things that you need to remember before heading to 7-Eleven for the impressive Slurpee promo.

The Date And Time

When is “Bring Your Own Cup Day”? The highly-anticipated 7-Eleven Slurpee promo is scheduled for Saturday, April 11. Even though most 7-Eleven stores are open 24 hours, this particular Slurpee promotion will only be available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Since an estimated 7,700 7-Eleven locations throughout the United States will be participating, chances are that you will not have to miss out.

The Price

How much does it cost to fill your own cup of your favorite Slurpee flavor? Multiple reports confirm that it will only cost $1.49 — the average price of a 22-oz. medium Slurpee. Therefore, even if you have a massively large cup that qualifies for the promotion, you will still only have to pay the same average price as a medium Slurpee.

The Rules

With this type of Slurpee promotion, rules and restrictions are absolutely necessary.

Can you imagine what would happen if there weren’t any rules providing some sort of boundaries and guidelines for Slurpee lovers to follow? What are the rules? The No. 1 rule deals with the cup size itself.

“The cups must be able to fit through a 10-inch diameter hole posted on special, stand-up signs this Saturday by store Slurpee machines.”

Even though that is somewhat of a strict rule, the average consumer could still walk away with a substantial amount of Slurpee in a qualifying cup for just $1.49.

According to USA Today, a gallon of Slurpee could easily fit inside of a qualifying cup. Can you imagine being able to buy Slurpees by the gallon for $1.49?

The Calories

The last thing that the average Slurpee lover wants to think about is the number of calories that they are swallowing right along with it. To say that a Slurpee is far from being considered a healthy beverage is a major understatement.

However, with a Slurpee promotion that provides customers with an affordable opportunity for mass consumption, it is vital to pay attention to the healthy side (or lack thereof) of “Bring Your Own Cup Day.”

According to CalorieKing, a gallon (128 fl oz) of Coca Cola Classic Slurpee (for example) is 1,038 calories and over 287 grams of sugar.

If you want to fill up a gallon-sized cup on “Bring Your Own Cup Day,” you might want to consider the sugar-free menu options instead.

The Companionship

By now, you have already thought about the date & time, the cost, the rules and the calories. Perhaps the last thing to consider before “Bring Your Own Cup Day” on Saturday is the companionship. You might be happy with filling up your own Slurpee cup alone. However, you might have a lot more fun doing it alongside your friends and family.

What do you think about 7-Eleven’s “Bring Your Own Cup Day” for Slurpees?

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