7-Eleven®

7-Eleven, Inc.^® is among the world's premiere convenience store retailers with a long and proud history that dates back more than 75 years. We have been a leader in the franchise industry for over 40 years since we purchased 127 franchised Speedee Mart stores in California in 1964.

7-Eleven, Inc.^®, founded in 1927 in Dallas, Texas, is the world's largest operator, franchisor and licensor of convenience stores with more then 25,000 units worldwide and is one of the nation's largest independent gasoline retailers."

The 7-Eleven Franchise System is like no other in the country. It is a proven retail operation with a world-famous trademark, and the average initial cash investment is reasonable. Best of all, 7-Eleven Franchisees receive assistance and support along the way. The experts agree. The 7-Eleven Franchise System is among the best. 7-Eleven has received a number of accolades for its business performance and franchising opportunities, including: *The first place ranking in Convenience Store News’ Top 100 Franchise Chains for 2005 (also taking top honors for 2003 and 2004); *Selection as Chain of the Year for 2005 by Convenience Store Decisions magazine; *14 years on Hispanic Magazine’s Top 100 Companies providing the most opportunities to Hispanics; *Inclusion among the Top 25 Franchises for Hispanics in 2005 by Hispanic Trends Magazine; *A ninth place ranking in Entrepreneur magazine’s Top 500 Franchises® for 2006.:  

Today, more than 3,300 U.S. stores are operated by Franchisees who are dedicated to giving 7-Eleven customers what they want when they want it, by providing: 

• a reliable, fresh assortment of high-quality products
• fresh, high quality products     
• speedy transactions     
• everyday fair prices     
• a clean, safe, and friendly environment in which to work

7-Eleven provides an opportunity for people with retail and management experience to operate their own convenience store with the leading name in the business. If you are a goal-oriented individual who wants to grow with a well-established retailer, take a look at what the 7-Eleven franchise system has to offer.

7-Eleven Franchisees are independent contractors, and 7-Eleven's relationship with them is multi-faceted. The company is not only a franchisor, but also serves as landlord, financing source, business advisor and record keeper to the Franchisee.