7-Eleven Continues To Convert Most Company Owned Stores To Franchise Operations

The Tampa Tribune:

7-Eleven, Inc., the world’s largest convenience retailer and ranked among U.S. top franchisors, is continuing its plan to convert the vast majority of its company-operated stores into franchised operations in the U.S. by 2012. The conversion of company-operated stores in some markets began in 2006. Approximately 4,100, or 75 percent, of 7-Eleven, Inc.’s more than 5,600 U.S. stores are now franchised.

According to Dennis Lane, 34-year 7-Eleven store franchisee and chairman of the National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Stores, 7-Eleven is a great option for those considering purchasing a franchise.

“The power of a 7-Eleven franchise over other convenience store franchise options is that it is one of the most recognizable and strongest trademarks and brand names in the world,” he said. “7-Eleven originated the convenience store concept, and has the infrastructure, tools, technical support and everything necessary to support the franchisee.”

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