Slurpee fanatics and taquito lovers will soon have another haven in downtown Ann Arbor as a 7-Eleven convenience store on Main Street prepares to open in the third week of August.

7-Eleven spokeswoman Margaret Chabris wrote in an e-mail interview that the new store — located at 704 South Main Street — will offer students and residents of Ann Arbor the “normal assortment of products” sold at the chain, as well as round the clock convenience and employment opportunities.

After opening two stores in Ann Arbor in the past year, Chabris said the 7-Eleven chain hopes to continue to expand in the area in the coming years.

She added the other downtown 7-Eleven store — which opened in January on South State Street — has been successful thus far and has met the expectations of the chain.

7-Eleven first became interested in developing in the Ann Arbor area after their Michigan real estate director, who had previously lived in the area, saw potential for growth for the chain, according to Chabris.

Though the chain is increasing its presence in downtown Ann Arbor, independent convenience stores said they do not anticipate much of a decrease in their sales.

Jerome Kamano, owner of Diag Party Shoppe on South State Street, said he has seen little change in business since 7-Eleven opened down the street from his shop, adding the store has built a “good clientele” in its 21-year existence.

Similarly, Maher Jaboro, co-owner of A & L Wine Castle on West Stadium Boulevard, said he supports the opening of the new 7-Eleven on Main Street since its distance from his store most likely will not hinder his business.

“I think downtown needs something like a 7-Eleven, but again, if I was down the road it would be a different story,” Jaboro said.

Jim Smith, owner of Washtenaw Dairy located on South Ashley Street just a block away from the new 7-Eleven store, said he can’t rely on distance to decrease competition between the two stores.

While Smith said the opening of the 7-Eleven would most likely impact his beverage sales, he said he anticipates that his store’s specialties will continue to maintain his customer base and business.

“We are not like a big party store,” Smith said. “We are more of a family place — they come down to eat ice cream and donuts and coffee and stuff like that. We’ve got a lot of loyal customers … people have come down here for years.”

However, Smith said he still maintains a positive attitude in light of the new competition his store faces.

“They’re a big outfit, so they can open up anywhere they want really,” Smith said. “I’m not upset about it. I mean everything changes, life changes every day. You can’t get upset over people doing business. Everybody wants to do more business so that’s just the way the world is.”