7-Eleven International

What 7-Eleven International does

7-Eleven International LLC (7IN) is a private joint venture established on January 1, 2022 between 7-Eleven, Inc. and Seven-Eleven Japan, operating under the parent conglomerate Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3382). The entity oversees the global growth strategy of the 7-Eleven convenience store brand outside North America and Japan, managing approximately 48,000 stores across 16 countries and regions through master franchise and licensing agreements, with a new store opening globally every 8 hours. The 7-Eleven trademark is represented in more than 84,000 stores across 18 countries and regions worldwide. 7IN reports a headquarters in Dallas, Texas with a regional office in Tokyo supporting the international joint venture, and is led by President and CEO Ken Wakabayashi with Shinji Abe as Chairman.

7IN's revenue model is anchored in franchise royalties and licensing fees, augmented by operational support fees, training, and direct retail operations following the April 2024 acquisition of 7-Eleven Australia for $1.11 billion (adding 750+ stores). Its product and technology portfolio spans proprietary food innovations — including the Rice Project samgak-gimbap (5% improved moisture retention, 10% better texture), plant-based Veggie Selection meals in Taiwan, 7-SELECT drink pouches from cosmetically imperfect fruits in South Korea, and Banana Pop vacuum-fried snacks in Thailand — alongside service innovations such as drone delivery operating from five Hong Kong store locations, ATM services in Malaysia via Seven Bank, and the SEA Spec/Green Horizon digital specification and sustainability compliance platform.

Geographically, 7IN operates across North America, East Asia (Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan), Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines), Oceania (Australia), and EMEA (Sweden, Norway). The company is pursuing expansion in Vietnam (first Hanoi store opened August 2025), the 100th anniversary of the 7-Eleven brand is approaching in 2027, and the management team hosted a CEO Summit in Tokyo in October 2025 to coordinate cross-market best practices among international licensees.

Name

7-Eleven International

Legal name

7-Eleven International LLC

Website

https://7-11int.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

7-Eleven International is a private joint venture between 7-Eleven, Inc. and Seven-Eleven Japan that oversees the global 7-Eleven convenience store brand across approximately 48,000 stores in 16 countries via master franchise and licensing agreements. It earns revenue primarily through franchise royalties and direct retail operations following its 2024 acquisition of 7-Eleven Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Convenience Retail

NAICS

Convenience Retailers (445131), Convenience Retailers and Vending Machine Operators (44513)

SIC

Retail-Food Stores (5400)

akta.pro primary industry

Convenience Retail Chains & Franchises (Multi-site Operators) (CRANAJAH)

Keywords

• Convenience retail
• Franchise licensing
• Master franchise
• Convenience stores
• Retail operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Irving

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Franchise Royalties and Licensing Fees: 7-Eleven International generates revenue through licensing the 7-Eleven trademark and收取 franchise royalties from international licensees and master franchisees across 16 countries and regions. The company also earns fees from franchisees for operational support, training, and access to global best practices.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

7-Eleven International licenses the 7-Eleven trademark and grants master franchise rights to operators in 16 countries and regions outside North America and Japan, overseeing approximately 48,000 stores. The company provides franchisees with operational support, training, global best practices, and proprietary food products including private-label and Rice Project innovations. It also generates revenue through direct ownership of acquired retail operations.

Product overview

7-Eleven International is a convenience store retail and franchise brand that operates as a joint venture between 7-Eleven, Inc. and Seven-Eleven Japan, overseeing global growth strategy. The core offering consists of convenience store operations providing fresh food, essential products, and fast service across approximately 48,000 stores in 16 countries. The product portfolio includes proprietary food products such as the Rice Project-enhanced All New samgak-gimbap, plant-based Veggie Selection meals in Taiwan, 7-SELECT drink pouches made from imperfect fruits in South Korea, and Banana Pop snacks in Thailand. Technology-driven services include drone delivery in Hong Kong (operating from five locations), ATM services in Malaysia, and the SEA Spec/Green Horizon digital platform for product specification and sustainability compliance management. The company does not offer a software-as-a-service product but rather operates as a franchise and licensing organization for the global 7-Eleven convenience store brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 7-SELECT: Private label brand used for drink pouches and other products, including those made from cosmetically imperfect fruits in South Korea.
• All New samgak-gimbap

Products and services

• 7-Eleven Convenience Stores (International Franchise & Licensing) Master franchise and licensing of the 7-Eleven convenience retail brand for operators across 16 countries and regions, covering approximately 48,000 stores. Customers are international franchisees and licensees granted rights to operate stores under the 7-Eleven trademark, supported by training, global best practices, and proprietary product development.
• All New samgak-gimbap (Rice Project) Microwave-free rice-based convenience food line using Rice Project technology that improves rice moisture retention and texture, initially applied to samgak-gimbap products with planned expansion to other rice-based foods.
• Veggie Selection (Taiwan) Plant-based meal initiative in 7-Eleven Taiwan developing new plant-based meals, scaling local restaurant and supplier partnerships, and enhancing plant-based labeling transparency, with funding support for recycled packaging, low-carbon farming, and sustainable rice commercialization.
• 7-SELECT Drink Pouches Private-label drink pouches launched in 15 flavors, made from cosmetically imperfect fruits in South Korea that would otherwise be wasted, supporting local farmers and reducing food waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Banana Pop Healthy crispy snack made in Thailand from imperfect bananas using vacuum frying technology, addressing food waste from bananas that do not meet standard sizes while maintaining natural sweetness and crunch with minimal oil content.
• Drone Delivery (Hong Kong) Drone-based delivery service operating from five 7-Eleven store locations in Hong Kong, delivering convenience products directly to consumer homes and businesses, marking one year of operations in 2025.
• ATM Services (Malaysia) In-store ATM banking service operated through a partnership with Seven Bank in 7-Eleven Malaysia stores, providing banking access to underserved areas.
• 7-Eleven Australia (Direct Retail Operations) Direct company-operated convenience retail business in Australia comprising more than 750 stores offering expanded merchandise, fuel offerings, and fresh foods, following 7-Eleven International's acquisition of the former licensee in 2024.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 84,000 stores globally representing the world's largest convenience retail network
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 7-Eleven, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20227-Eleven, Inc. is a joint venture partner in 7-Eleven International LLC, established on January 1, 2022. The joint venture oversees the brand's global growth strategy, leveraging 7-Eleven Inc.'s operational expertise and North American market experience.
• Seven-Eleven JapancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Seven-Eleven Japan is a joint venture partner in 7-Eleven International LLC, contributing strengths in digital technology, global product development, and sustainable initiatives alongside 7-Eleven Inc.
• Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Parent holding company of 7-Eleven Inc. and Seven-Eleven Japan. The acquisition of 7-Eleven Australia supports Seven & i Holdings' commitment to global growth.
• The Salvation Army AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the 'Store to Corp' program that redirects food waste from 7-Eleven Australia stores to support the work of The Salvation Army Australia, preventing waste from going to landfill.
• Loop UpcyclingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to upcycle 1,700 store uniforms into blankets, laptop covers, and sleeping bags for migrants and refugees through The Salvation Army Australia.
• Generation PepminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Generation Pep and Friends to tackle youth mental health in Sweden by promoting physical activity, reducing screen time, and fostering social connections through 7-Eleven Sweden stores.
• Friends (Sweden)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to improve health among Swedish youth by building support networks through 7-Eleven Sweden store community engagement.
• Seven BankminorStrategic or Co-development Partner7-Eleven Malaysia expanded services with new ATMs through a partnership providing banking access to underserved areas.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Costco Wholesale: Global membership warehouse retailer whose Kirkland private-label strategy and fresh-foodservice execution provide a useful point of comparison for 7-Eleven's 7-SELECT private-label and foodservice innovation roadmap.

Direct peers

• Lawson: Japanese convenience store chain with deep Asia footprint, competing head-to-head with 7-Eleven Japan and 7IN licensees on store density, private-label product innovation, and foodservice quality.
• Alimentation Couche-Tard (Circle K): Operates the Circle K convenience chain with more than 16,000 stores globally, directly competing with 7-Eleven across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific on franchised convenience retail and fuel.
• FamilyMart: One of Japan's 'Big Four' convenience retailers with extensive operations across East and Southeast Asia, offering overlapping format, foodservice, and franchise economics to 7IN's licensed territories.

Regional players

• Wawa: Privately held US Mid-Atlantic convenience chain famous for foodservice and private-label innovation, comparable in convenience-retail format and fresh-food differentiation even though it does not operate internationally.
• Sheetz: Privately held US convenience chain known for made-to-order foodservice and tech-forward stores, comparable in fresh-food and tech-led convenience positioning though limited to the US Mid-Atlantic.

Broad incumbents

• Casey's General Stores: US-based convenience store and fuel retailer operating more than 2,900 stores, comparable in convenience-retail mechanics and franchise-adjacent operating model though concentrated in the US Midwest.
• Murphy USA: US-listed convenience and fuel retailer with ~1,750 stores, comparable in store-level economics and small-format convenience retailing, particularly relevant to the fuel-adjacent operations in Australia.
• Parkland Corporation: Canadian fuel and convenience operator with international footprint (including On the Run convenience stores), comparable in fuel-plus-convenience retail and international licensing/franchise operations.
• Sunoco LP (Energy Transfer): US master limited partnership operating fuel and convenience assets, comparable in fuel-plus-convenience retail mechanics and franchise/lessee relationships that parallel 7IN's licensee model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A1 record

Investments

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