What 711 Inc does

7-Eleven, Inc. is the U.S. and Canadian operating subsidiary of Japan's Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. and the world's largest convenience retailer, operating, franchising, and licensing more than 13,000 stores under the 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes banners. The company generates revenue through a mix of company-operated store sales, franchise royalties, fuel sales across 8,000+ U.S. locations (including a 340+ site 7FLEET Diesel network), proprietary restaurant concepts (Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits), and consumer-facing services including the 7NOW delivery app, 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards loyalty programs (100M+ combined members), 7-Eleven Fleet cards, 7Charge EV charging, and the Trans@ct prepaid Mastercard. The business was founded in 1927 as Southland Ice Company in Dallas, Texas and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.

The technology layer spans a mobile checkout app deployed at 3,000+ stores, integrated 7-Eleven Wallet payments, a 7NOW delivery platform covering 95%+ of the store footprint with delivery in approximately 30 minutes, and the Skipcart B2B delivery platform acquired in 2022. Supporting infrastructure includes proprietary restaurant concepts, private-label brand 7-Select, an e-commerce merchandise storefront at 7Collection.com, and an emerging 7Charge EV charging network. Marketing spans owned social, the annual Slurpee Day event, partnerships (Mattel Hot Wheels, PASCAL), and a Brands with Heart emerging-brand incubation program.

Distribution is primarily through franchise and licensing arrangements supplemented by company-operated stores, with go-to-market driven by density (13,000+ U.S./Canada locations), 24/7 availability, private-label economics, and a portfolio of iconic brands (Slurpee, Big Gulp, Big Bite) that anchor consumer traffic. Customer segments include convenience shoppers, franchisees, fuel customers (including fleet operators), and foodservice customers, with revenue captured across merchandise one-time sales, recurring/transactional fuel and delivery fees, licensing royalties, and emerging financial-services transaction revenue.

Name

711 Inc

Legal name

7-Eleven, Inc.

Website

https://corp.7-eleven.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

7-Eleven, Inc., the U.S./Canada subsidiary of Japan's Seven & i Holdings, operates the world's largest convenience retail platform with more than 13,000 stores across the 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes banners, serving mass-market consumers through franchised and company-operated stores plus fuel, foodservice, loyalty, delivery, and emerging EV and financial services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Convenience Retail

NAICS

Convenience Retailers (445131), Grocery and Convenience Retailers (4451), Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (722515)

SIC

Retail-Convenience Stores (5412), Retail-Eating Places (5812), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Convenience Retail with Quick-Service Foodservice (Hot Food/Prepared) (CRANAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foodservice-Led Convenience Stores (QSR/Hot Food Focus) (CRAHABAH), Supermarket Operators with In-Store Foodservice/Prepared Foods Focus (CRAHAAAJ), Freshly Made Grab-and-Go (Sandwiches, Wraps, Salads) (CRAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Convenience retail
• Convenience stores
• Fuel retail
• Quick service food
• Retail services

Headquarters

HQ city

Irving

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Franchise Fees and Royalties: 7-Eleven operates, franchises, and licenses more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada, generating revenue through franchise fees and ongoing royalties from franchisees.
2. Merchandise Sales: Sales of convenience items, private brand products (7-Select), snacks, beverages, and hot foods through company-operated and franchised stores.
3. Fuel Sales: Fuel has been part of the 7-Eleven convenience offering since 1928, available at over 8,000 locations across the U.S. The 7FLEET Diesel Network includes over 340+ locations in 24 states.
4. Food Service: Fresh foods, hot foods, proprietary restaurant concepts including Laredo Taco Company, Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits, SpeedE Café, and specialty prepared foods.
5. Delivery Services: Revenue from 7NOW delivery app, which provides delivery typically in about 30 minutes, covering over 95% of 7-Eleven's footprint. Skipcart provides additional B2B delivery solutions.
6. Loyalty Program: 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards loyalty programs with more than 100 million members drive customer engagement and repeat purchases.
7. Financial Services: Trans@ct Prepaid Mastercard provides an alternative to traditional banking with features like early direct deposit, with FDIC-insured accounts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

7-Eleven, Inc. operates, franchises, and licenses more than 13,000 convenience retail stores in the U.S. and Canada under the 7-Eleven, Speedway, Stripes, Laredo Taco Company, and Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits banners. The stores sell food, beverages, fresh and hot prepared foods, fuel, and private-label products including Slurpee, Big Gulp, and 7-Select, and offer services such as 7NOW delivery, fleet fuel cards, 7Charge EV charging, and the Trans@ct prepaid Mastercard.

Product overview

7-Eleven, Inc. is a convenience retail company operating a platform of multiple banner brands and proprietary products. The core 7-Eleven chain (13,000+ stores) is supplemented by acquired banners Speedway, Stripes, Laredo Taco Company, and Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits. The company offers proprietary products including iconic brands Slurpee, Big Gulp, and Big Bite, alongside its 7-Select private label. Service offerings include 7NOW delivery app, 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards loyalty programs (100M+ members combined), 7-Eleven Fleet fuel cards, 7Charge EV charging, Trans@ct prepaid cards, Skipcart delivery platform, and 7Collection merchandise. The Brands with Heart program supports emerging purpose-driven brands in the retail network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Speedway: Convenience store chain operating in 36 states across the U.S., predominantly in the Midwest and East Coast
• Stripes
• Laredo Taco Company
• Raise the Roost Chicken and Biscuits
• 7NOW
• 7Rewards
• Speedy Rewards
• 7-Eleven Fleet
• Skipcart
• Trans@ct
• 7Charge
• 7-Select
• 7Collection
• Brands with Heart

Products and services

• 7-Eleven Convenience Stores The premier convenience retail chain offering food, beverages, fuel, fresh and hot foods, and proprietary products at more than 13,000 stores across the U.S. and Canada, serving on-the-go individual consumers.
• Speedway Convenience Stores Convenience store chain operating in 36 U.S. states, predominantly in the Midwest and East Coast, offering fuel, food, and convenience items to individual consumers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7NOW delivery doubled in 2021 and continues to grow
• +5 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mattel, Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with Mattel for exclusive Hot Wheels collectible cars. Second year partnership featuring 2017 Nissan GT-R (R35) die-cast supercar with 7-Eleven branding. Available at participating stores and 7Collection.com.
• PASCALminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLos Angeles-born colored lab-grown diamond brand collaboration for 60th anniversary Slurpee Day. Limited-edition fine jewelry collection with his-and-hers pieces available at 7Collection.com and PASCAL's website.
• JaNa CraigminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReality TV personality and creator collaborating on Slurpee Date campaign to help fans make memories over free Slurpee drinks during 60th anniversary celebrations.
• Children's Miracle NetworkcoreOthersLong-standing partnership with Children's Miracle Network hospitals. 7-Eleven has contributed more than $200 million since 1991 through in-store fundraising and Miracle Tournament and Celebration Dinner. Supported 113 local children's hospitals in 2025 with more than $14 million donated.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericacoreOthers7-Eleven Cares Foundation collaboration with Boys & Girls Clubs of America for Project A-Game youth education program. Participating stores can apply for grants providing youth development and educational opportunities.
• National Night OutminorOthers7-Eleven Cares Foundation partnered with National Night Out to support local law enforcement and neighborhoods across the U.S.
• Feeding AmericaminorOthersNational food bank network supported by 7-Eleven through community outreach and charitable programs.
• American Red CrossminorOthers7-Eleven supports American Red Cross disaster relief and community health initiatives.
• Third-Party Delivery ProvidersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor7-Eleven partners with third-party delivery providers to offer delivery of food, convenience, and grocery items in addition to proprietary 7NOW delivery service.
• Emerging Brands (26 Brands)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrands with Heart program selects purpose-driven emerging brands including Bear n Beaver, Prime Bites, Just Iced Tea, Magic Spoon, and others for in-store tests at select 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes locations. Brands exhibit sustainability, health, and social good elements.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RaceTrac: Private U.S. c-store chain with a strong Southeast footprint, large-format stores with extensive foodservice, and a comparable fuel and convenience offering.
• Murphy USA: Public U.S. low-price fuel-led c-store chain operating primarily near Walmart sites, comparable to 7-Eleven on fuel and convenience but with a more limited prepared-food focus.
• QuikTrip: Privately held regional c-store operator across the South, Midwest, and Southwest known for high-volume fuel and fresh food programs, competing head-to-head with 7-Eleven on format and customer experience.
• Wawa: Privately held U.S. East Coast convenience chain renowned for fresh prepared foods, private label coffee, and loyalty — directly comparable to 7-Eleven on foodservice quality and c-store format.
• Sheetz: Family-owned Mid-Atlantic convenience chain with proprietary made-to-order foods, fuel, and a loyalty program — a direct foodservice and format competitor to 7-Eleven's Raise the Roost and Laredo Taco concepts.
• ARKO Corp / GPM Investments: U.S. c-store consolidator operating banners including GPM, Superpumper, and Royal Farms franchises; directly comparable to 7-Eleven's roll-up strategy with Speedway and Stripes.
• Casey's General Stores: Public U.S. c-store operator with a strong Midwest footprint and growing prepared foods/kitchen program, comparable to 7-Eleven on store count, foodservice expansion, and fuel offerings.
• Alimentation Couche-Tard (Circle K): Operates the Circle K banner globally and is the closest direct competitor to 7-Eleven in North American convenience retail, offering similar fuel, foodservice, and loyalty programs at comparable scale. Actively pursued a takeover of Seven & i/7-Eleven in 2024.

Broad incumbents

• BP Retail (ampm): Global energy major operating the ampm convenience format at thousands of fuel stations; comparable to 7-Eleven on fuel-anchored c-store retail, though part of a much broader downstream portfolio.
• Shell Mobility / Shell Retail: Global energy major operating convenience and fuel retail at scale across many of the same geographies as 7-Eleven, including partnership-format c-stores at Shell-branded stations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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