Franchising a 7-Eleven Store

7-Eleven, Inc., founded in 1927 in Dallas, Texas, is the premier name in the convenience retailing industry and the world's largest operator and franchisor of convenience stores, with more than 5,800 7-Eleven and other convenience stores in the United States and Canada. Of these stores, approximately 4,100 are operated by franchisees, primarily in the Midwest, East Coast and West Coast. 7-Eleven is converting most of its company-operated stores to become a fully franchised retail company in the United States.

A 7-Eleven franchise provides an opportunity for individuals, couples or small corporations to open their own ready-to-operate convenience store with an industry leader. Moderate financial resources and business experience are required to open a store.

7-Eleven's mission is to deliver to customers what they want: speedy transactions, a selection of quality products and services at fair prices, and a clean, safe and friendly environment in which to shop.

As a franchising leader for more than 45 years, 7-Eleven has achieved national recognition for its successes. Among the accolades:

• Ranked #1 in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2008 issue of the "29th Annual Top 500 Franchises."
• Ranked #2 in Franchise Times Magazine's 2007 report of the annual ranking of the Top Franchises in the United States.
• Ranked among the Top 50 Franchises for Minorities by the National Minority Franchising Initiative.

• 7-Eleven was selected as the Convenience Store Category winner during the Hispanic 360 organization's 2008 Summit recognizing leadership in targeting the Latino population. For 14 consecutive years 7-Eleven has been listed among Hispanic Magazine's Hispanic Corporate Top 100 Companies that provide the most opportunities to Hispanics. Named among "Top 25 Franchises for Hispanics" in 2005 by Hispanic Trends Magazine.
• Ranked #1 in Convenience Store News' Top 100 Franchise Chains, Retailer of the Year for 2008. The publication's survey identifies the best convenience retailers, rated by their trading companies. Named 2005 Chain of the Year by Convenience Store Decisions magazine.