Volusia Man Takes 7-Eleven Franchisee Deal

Bizjournals.com:

A local U.S. Air Force vet is the first statewide to accept a discount franchising deal from 7-Eleven Inc. Volusia County resident Randy Harrell and his wife, Kristi, are slated to take over as franchisee in early November at the 7-Eleven store on Dunlawton Avenue in Port Orange for an undisclosed price.

7-Eleven earlier this year launched its military veterans franchise program, which offers a 10 percent break on initial franchise fees to service veterans who become first-time franchisees. The discount can range from $1,000 to about $35,000, 7-Eleven said in a news release.

“That discount really helped us make the decision,” Harrell said in a prepared statement. “It’s a great opportunity.”