Quick Verdict · who it fits
7-Eleven fits first-time franchise buyers 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)
7,274 +283
Net worth required
$10K
Years in business
65+ yrs
Company-owned units
1,025
Item 3 litigation
6 suits
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Buyer qualifications
✓Financing available•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed•6 Item 3 cases
Data extracted from the 2026 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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▪ 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 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How 7-Eleven ranks against 119 Retail peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
43rd pct · of 119 peers
System size
99th pct · of 119 peers
Retail industry averages
Avg investment
$246K - $701K
Avg franchise fee
$37K
Avg system size
238
Franchises analyzed
119
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Eleven | Disclosed | — | $163K - $1.7M | 45–56% | 7,274 |
| 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 |
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7-Eleven requires a total initial investment range of $162,900–$1,656,800, per the most recent FDD on file.
7-Eleven franchises are sold by 7-Eleven, Inc., the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.
Yes. 7-Eleven 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 typically expects $10,000 net worth. Actual approval thresholds may vary by territory and program.
As of their 2026 FDD, 7-Eleven has 7,274 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 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 discloses a renewal fee of $50,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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