7-Eleven: Recognized for Excellence
7-Eleven, the world’s largest convenience retailer, began as an ice house in Dallas, Texas, in 1927. Today, it operates, franchises, and licenses over 52,000 stores worldwide, including 8,600 in the U.S. and Canada, with over 6,200 franchised in the U.S. alone. Known for fresh, high-quality products at fair prices in clean, friendly stores, 7-Eleven has become a global leader in convenience retail.
Recognized for excellence, 7-Eleven has received numerous accolades, including top rankings in global franchise and retail lists, innovation awards, and recognition for diversity and veteran-friendly initiatives. Highlights include being No. 1 on Entrepreneur’s “Top Global Franchises” and among CNN TRAVEL’s favorite global chains. With a commitment to quality, growth, and community, 7-Eleven continues to set industry standards.
Achievements
Over its 86-year history, 7-Eleven has been honored by numerous organizations and publications for its outstanding achievements. Here are some recent accolades that highlight its innovation, growth, and franchise opportunities
- No. 5 on Franchise Direct’s Top 100 Global Franchises (2014)
- No. 1 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Global Franchises list (2013)
- Named one of Retail Leader’s 2014 Leading Retailers
- No. 3 on Fast Company’s World’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Retail (2013)
- Recognized as a retailing pioneer in Retail Information Systems News (RIS) for "10 Retailers That Shook the World" (2012)
- No. 2 on Franchise Times’ Top 200 Franchises (2013)
- No. 4 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 10 Franchises (2013)
- No. 2 on AllBusiness’s Top 5 Franchises (2012), ranked No. 3 in brand awareness and No. 6 in longevity
- Featured in America’s Best Franchises’ Franchise 500 (2013)
- No. 2 on Forbes’ Top Franchise for the Money (2012)
- No. 1 in Store Growth by Convenience Store News (2012)
- No. 1 on CNN TRAVEL’s International Staffers’ Favorite Chains for Travelers (2014)
- Forbes named Slurpee® Lite one of nine products that triumphed in 2012
- No. 12 on Supermarket News’ Top 75 Retailers & Wholesalers (2012)
- Listed in Hispanic Magazine’s Hispanic Corporate Top 100 Companies for providing opportunities to the Hispanic community.
- Recognized by three diversity publications for offering excellent career and franchise opportunities.
- Named one of the Top 100 Military-Friendly Employers and Top 50 Military Spouse Employers by G.I. Jobs(2014).
- Recognized as a Top 100 Veteran-Friendly Company by U.S. Veterans Magazine for three consecutive years (2012, 2013, 2014).
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