As described later, with neglecting the definition of Ekiben, some Ekiben delicatessens abolished the service of Ekiben sales within station precincts, instead selling Ekiben at shops like its own shop near stations.
後述のように、駅弁とされながら、業者が駅構内の販売を取りやめて、駅近くの自社店舗等の店舗で販売している例もある。