Deadline Nears to Apply for Limited-Time, Zero-Franchise-Fee 7-Eleven(R) Store

Time is growing short to apply for 7-Eleven, Inc.’s Zero Franchise Fee Initiative. Between now and June 30, 7-Eleven, Inc. will waive the franchise fee on select U.S. 7-Eleven® stores available for franchise, a savings of up to $80,000.

Approximately 250 eligible stores are located across the country, including 37 stores in the DC-metropolitan and Baltimore and surrounding areas. These stores typically have lower sales volume compared to the national average.

Already, 67 stores nationwide have been franchised or are in the approval process. The franchising process can take anywhere from five to seven months.

Over the last four years 7-Eleven has added more than 1,300 units in the U.S. Now that a 7-Eleven customer base has been established at these locations, the company is looking to transition these stores from company to franchise operations.

The convenience retailer is offering these stores to prospective, qualified franchisees as well as existing 7-Eleven franchisees who want to grow their retail business by adding stores. Prospective franchisees for these Zero Franchise Fee stores will undergo the standard 7-Eleven franchise approval process.

Basic 7-Eleven franchisee qualifications include being 21 years or older and a permanent U.S. resident, and having excellent credit and $50,000 in liquid assets. Prospective franchise owners will still be responsible for the costs of licensing, permits and the initial down-payment on inventory, totaling approximately $30,000.

Recognized by numerous business publications as among best franchise opportunities in the U.S. and most recently among the top 20 most valuable global brands, 7-Eleven offers its franchise-owners the strength of its world-renowned brand and a turnkey operation. After extensive training, 7-Eleven franchisees open their doors with a fully-equipped and stocked store with intuitive retail technology, merchandising and advertising support, high-quality national and private-brand products, and some of the world’s most recognizable brands like Slurpee® and Big Gulp® drinks.

Because the stores qualifying as Zero Franchise Fee opportunities are considered low volume, they may qualify for additional, limited-time financial support.