7-Eleven Franchise

About 7-Eleven

The quenchers of thirst. The feeders of hunger. The constant to cravings. As the world’s largest convenience store, 7-Eleven is a legendary, well-known brand and a top-10 franchisor. Right now, we’re looking for ambitious entrepreneurs who are ready to start their journey to greatness.

We don’t just look into the future – we create it. In a rapidly changing digital world, convenience takes on a brand-new meaning. From what used to be just bread, milk and gas now encompasses banking and delivery services, rewards programs and convenient digital apps. We’re continuously inventing and rethinking ways to stay on top in a busy, changing world.

Why Choose 7-Eleven?

Franchising with 7 Eleven means faster startup times, with first-class training and ongoing support. And with more than 9,000 stores in the U.S., our proven franchise model makes it easy to grow your business from day one. With several ways to franchise, there’s nothing holding you back from reaching your full potential. You have the option to open a brand-new store or convert your existing business into a 7-Eleven – or if you own a property, we’re always looking for new areas to open stores.

We’ve invested millions in industry-leading digital innovation. We thoroughly analyze sales metrics to enable you to optimize your inventory. Our resources and software can help keep your shelves stocked with what sells best at each location so you don’t waste valuable time and money trying to figure it out. Plus, inventory management and invoice payments are all fully automated. We thought of everything so you can focus on what matters most — growing your business.

Convenience stores are in great demand across all regions, cities and neighborhoods. Value-priced retail items like chips and sodas are a must for any community, as are neighborhood gas stations. Since 2013, our Private Brand products have shown significant sales increases across all categories, and many of these products are outselling established national brands.

Ideal Candidate

Qualified Franchisees must:

• Have U.S. citizenship (or permanent residency) and be at least 21 years old
• Have a college degree or equivalent work experience
• Pass a comprehensive background check
• Not have any other business interests that, in the opinion of 7 Eleven, might jeopardize their opportunity to successfully implement the 7 Eleven business concept
• Have excellent credit

Interested in franchising multiple stores? You’ll also need 5-10 years of multi-unit management experience, preferably in the convenience, retail or restaurant industries.

Application Process

The application takes about 10 minutes to complete (even if you're interested in multiple stores). Our 7‑Eleven team will review your information, along with your credit report. If everything looks good, a Franchise Sales Representative will invite you to talk business. Whether you're interested in franchising a single store or multiple stores, your Franchise Sales Representative will answer your questions and walk you through every step of the process.