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The Food That Built America S6E4 — Empire of Convenience
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The Food That Built America•Season 6•Episode 4

Empire of Convenience

8.2/10 · 33 votesMar 16, 2025

Ranked #5 of 10 in Season 6•+0.2 vs season avg

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The first convenience store is born, and with new innovations like late hours, to-go coffee, and America's most beloved slushy drink, it rises into an iconic chain with more locations than any other store or restaurant in the world.

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Episode Summary

"Empire of Convenience" is episode 4 of The Food That Built America season 6. It scored 8.2/10 from 33 votes, ranking #5 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.0). It aired on March 16, 2025.

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