7-11 reduces loitering in front of one of its stores with classical music

A 7-11 in Modesto, California has found a solution to reducing loitering near its front doors. It plays classical music in front of the shop.

The store started its musical program last summer when it installed two speakers outside in front. "The music is part of a 7-Eleven program that uses non-confrontational methods to reduce loitering and similar behavior," said store owner Sukhi Sandhu, according to The Modesto Bee.

Apparently, the music is too loud to make chatting between loiterers any fun, and yet customers enjoy the sound of classical music as they enter the store.

"This is a win-win situation. I'm hearing nothing but positives," Sandhu told the Modesto Bee. He plans to crank classical music in front of two of his other 7-11 stores soon.

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