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7-Eleven

24-hour-a-day convenience store

Taking its name from the hours its stores used to operate (7 a.m. to 11 p.m.), 7-Eleven has grown from a Dallas-based ice company to an international convenience store chain. Approximately 6 million customers visit 7-Eleven stores in the United States and Canada each day, buying items such as milk, wine, bread fresh-food items and gas.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a 7-Eleven Franchises?

Total Investment: N/A
Initial Franchise Fee: N/A
Royalty Fee: Varies
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 15 years

How to contact 7-Eleven

7-Eleven News

7-eleven Named One Of Top Starter Franchises
Convenience store chain 7-Eleven Inc. placed third on Forbes Top 20 Franchises to Start, a list of the best business concepts for aspiring entrepreneurs to consider. "Many people don't have the stomach to be an entrepreneur," Robert Bond, publisher of Bond's Franchising Guides and... more

7-eleven Plans To Slurp Up Southern California Real Estate
In a move that could nearly double its Southern California footprint, the 7-Eleven convenience store chain is taking steps to lease up to 600 new locations in the region. The company hired commercial real estate broker CB Richard Ellis on Thursday to begin scouting locations for a planned seven-y... more

7-eleven Sees An Opportunity To Open Doors
Already seemingly ubiquitous, 7-Eleven, the convenience store chain, is taking advantage of the weak commercial real estate market to carry out a major expansion plan. The company — which now operates or franchises approximately 5,700 stores across the United States — announced its growth strateg... more

7-eleven Launches Campaign To Stop 'Unfair' Credit Card Transaction Fees
7-Eleven store owners and operators are undertaking a million-signature petition campaign calling on Congress to reform "unfair and excessive" credit card transaction fees. Approximately 6,300 7-Eleven franchisees, licensees and store operators in the United States are working to change t... more

Demand For 7-eleven Franchises Up
New 7-Eleven franchisees say that owning a proven, successful business while receiving support and training from the world's largest convenience retailer make for a rewarding business venture even in a challenging economy. Because Florida is one of the last states where 7-Eleven, Inc. is ... more

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Franchise History

When did the first 7-Eleven open? 1927
When did 7-Eleven start Franchising? 1964

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	3899	0	21240	2377
2004	3827	0	19523	2446
2003	3761	0	18126	2547
2002	3614	0	16378	2656
2001	3539	0	14965	2638

Expansion Plans

United States: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Virginia, Washington,

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	Yes	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 7 - 10

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Retail experience, customer service skills

Related Franchise Categories

• Convenience Store Franchise Opportunities

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