Priority development : International
Countries/Regions already covered : International

Since 1927, 7-Eleven has been a leader in convenience retailing. Today, more than 27,900 stores worldwide make customers say, "Oh Thank Heaven for 7-Eleven!".

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Eleven pioneered the convenience store concept way back in 1927 at the Southland Ice Company in Dallas, Texas. In addition to selling blocks of ice to refrigerate food, an enterprising ice dock employee began offering milk, bread and eggs on Sundays and evenings when grocery stores were closed. This new business idea produced satisfied customers and increased sales, and convenience retailing was born!

The company's first convenience outlets were known as Tote'm stores since customers "toted" away their purchases, and some even sported genuine Alaskan totem poles in front. In 1946, Tote'm became 7-Eleven to reflect the stores' new, extended hours - 7 a.m. until 11 p.m., seven days a week. The company's corporate name was changed from The Southland Corporation to 7-Eleven, Inc. in 1999.

Today, 7-Eleven is the undisputed leader in convenience retailing with more than 27,900 stores operating in the U.S. and 17 other countries and total sales of more than $36 billion in the world.

7-Eleven is known internationally for Big Gulp fountain soft drinks, Big Bite hot dogs, Slurpee beverages, and Café Select fresh brewed coffee. The stores have expanded their food service offerings with a proprietary line of deli items and baked goods, which are prepared and delivered fresh daily.

7-Eleven also offers convenient services based on each neighborhood's individual needs, including automated money orders, copiers, fax and automatic teller machines, long-distance phone cards and lottery tickets, where available.

A comprehensive 6-week training program on the operation and management of a 7-Eleven® store.

An assigned Field Consultant who visits with the Franchisee at least once a week for several hours to provide counsel on every aspect of business. However, all store decisions are made by the Franchisee.

Monthly financial and marketing records prepared by 7-Eleven for the Franchisee's individual store, including profit-and-loss statements, balance sheets, etc.

A President's Leadership Council made up of Franchisees and 7-Eleven management. This organization gives Franchisees a voice in issues of national interest. Many important changes have been made to the 7-Eleven system through advisory councils and other local Franchisee forums.

7-Eleven may provide various forms of advertising for the 7-Eleven® stores as well as its products and services, ranging from broadcast and print media to point-of-sale signage. In addition, 7-Eleven also may support some of the Franchisee's promotional and community relations endeavors.

7-Eleven provides individual contractual indemnification to Franchisees to help protect them from many of the risks against which most small business persons must insure, often at considerable expense.

7-Eleven® is among the world's premiere convenience store retailers with a long and proud history that dates back over 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.

Today, over 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
speedy transactions
every day fair prices
a clean, safe and friendly environment in which to shop.

7-Eleven Franchisees are independent contractors, who through a special agreement with 7-Eleven, Inc. operate 7-Eleven stores in certain areas of the United States. 7-Eleven, Inc. owns or leases the building and the equipment inside the store. The Franchisee then leases or subleases the fully equipped and stocked store from 7-Eleven, Inc. Many will sell gasoline and feature pay-at-the-pump credit card readers.

International

7-Eleven Inc.
Charlotte Pamphile - Division Franchise Sales Manager
2711 N. Haskell Ave, Box 711 - TX 75221 - Dallas, TX - United States