Quick Verdict · who it fits
7-Eleven, Inc. fits owner-operators looking for a mature retail concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$163K - $1.7M
Royalty (Item 6)
45–56% + 1% ad
System size (Item 20)
7,229 +283
Net worth required
$10K
Years in business
65+ yrs
Company-owned units
1,025
Item 3 litigation
6 suits
Buyer qualifications
✓Financing available•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed•6 Item 3 cases
Data extracted from the 2025 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 45–56% + ad fund 1% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (45–56%)
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Ad fund (1%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
8,254
Total units open
7,229 franchised + 1,025 company-owned as of December 31, 2024
300 new franchised stores in 2024
Units opened last year
76 franchised store closures in 2024
Units closed last year
-16 franchised stores in 2024 (300 opened minus 240
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How 7-Eleven ranks against 114 Retail peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
42nd pct · of 114 peers
Franchise fee
0th pct · of 114 peers
System size
99th pct · of 114 peers
Retail industry averages
Avg investment
$255K - $735K
Avg franchise fee
$37K
Avg system size
242
Franchises analyzed
114
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Eleven | Disclosed | — | $163K - $1.7M | 45–56% | 7,229 |
| Tempur Franchising USSimilar price | None | $75K | $953K - $1.7M | 6% | 0 |
| Snap-on ToolsBiggest system | Disclosed | $8K | $223K - $509K | — | 3,159 |
| Byrider Franchising PartnersTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $60K | $947K - $1.6M | 1–2.5% | 81 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
7-Eleven, Inc. requires a $0 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $162,900–$1,656,800, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. 7-Eleven, Inc. discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of Variable percentage of Gross Profit (45% to 56% depending on 12-month Gross Profit) and an advertising fund contribution of 1% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
Per the FDD, 7-Eleven, Inc. typically expects $10,000 net worth. Actual approval thresholds may vary by territory and program.
As of their 2025 FDD, 7-Eleven, Inc. has 7,229 total locations, with 283 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. 7-Eleven, Inc. does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, 7-Eleven, Inc. discloses a renewal fee of $50,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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