7-Eleven Convenience Stores

I chose to do my business assignment about 7-Eleven because it is the world's largest franchisor of convenience store with more than 45,000 employees, 39,000 stores located in 16 countries around the world including Canada, Philippines, Mexico, Japan, Thailand, Singapore and many others. The first 7-Eleven opened up back in 1927 and the first one in Calgary opened up back in June 1969. Its main headquaters is located in Dallas, Texas. Joseph M. DePinto is the president of this successful franchise. They compete with other popular convenience stores in Canada such as Mac's, Becker's Milk and Couche-Tard.  Another reason why this franchise is so popular is because they offer gas stations not only in Canada or the U.S but also in Europe and Asia. Popular products at 7-Eleven convenience stores are Slurpee Beverage, coffee, sandwiches and prepared food. Its total revenue is estimated to be US$17 billion which is about $16.8 billion Canadian dollars since the Canadian dollar is worth a little more than is U.S dollar in the market right now.

A 7-Eleven in Singapore

Fun Facts about 7-Eleven

• 7-Eleven adds another store to its worldwide every 6 1/2 hours.
• 7-Eleven aired the first television advertising by any convenience store; the animated commercial featuring a singing owl and rooster ran in 1949.
• 7-Eleven was the first convenience store to sell pre-paid phone cards

Did you know?

Did you know that last year, 7-Eleven donated more than $300,000 to The Richie-Madden Children's Foundation with their  "Coffee Cup with a Cause" program.

                           7-Eleven's famous Slurpees  




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