Convenience Stores

Franchise

Circle K Owner Makes a Move Toward Acquiring 7-Eleven for a Staggering Sum

If successful, the 7-Eleven acquisition would be the largest-ever foreign buyout of a Japanese company.

Franchise

7-Eleven Stores in the U.S. Will Introduce Some Japanese-Inspired Changes. Here's What to Expect.

You'll soon be able to pick up some fresh sushi or a new type of snack at your local 7-Eleven — but the Big Gulp isn't going away.

Buying / Investing in Business

How These Robots Are Bringing 24/7 Automated Convenience Stores to Your Neighborhood

VenHub is using breakthrough robotic automation and AI to make retail stores five times more profitable, and anyone can join them on the ground floor as an investor.

Franchise 500 Annual Ranking

7-Eleven Reinvents Itself to Meet Shifting Customer Expectations, Becoming One of the Year's Top Franchises

A $21 billion acquisition, thriving delivery program, and new restaurant concepts are just a few of the company's recent ventures, which landed them the #9 spot on our Franchise 500 ranking.

Business News

6-Foot Lizard Wreaks Havoc in Godzilla-Like Fashion at a 7-Eleven

Customers witnessed a giant lizard scale the shelves of the store.

Franchise 500 Annual Ranking

7-Eleven's Winning Pandemic Plan: Extra Toilet Paper, Beer Delivery, and Lots Of Convenience

The #9 company on our Franchise 500 list calmed customers' pandemic fears with in-stock toilet paper and plenty of delivery options.

Franchise 500 Annual Ranking

#10 on the Franchise 500: How 7-Eleven Plans to Double In Size In the U.S. By 2027

The #10 company on our Franchise 500 list had its fair share of challenges in 2018, but still has big goals for the future.

Franchise 500 Annual Ranking

How 7-Eleven Uses Tech to Stay Ahead of Its Competition

The convenience store is teaming up with delivery partners, Amazon and more.

News and Trends

Here's How Travelling is Easier in the Digital Era

Today's traveler has the option of doing research on their own and planning their trip with a local travel agent or complete the booking online

Growth Strategies

How the Growth of Online Players is Shaping the Automotive Industry in India

Changing consumer demands, rapidly changing technology and growth of online players are shaping the automotive industry in India.

Franchise

Dunkin' Donuts Is Closing 100 Convenience Store Locations

Store traffic is on the decline for the brand in the third quarter.

Franchise

Coming to 7-Eleven: Dry Roasted Edamame, Other Healthy Snacks

While the Slurpee will remain, the convenience franchise is now offering healthier snack options such as organic trail mix and soy nuts.

Franchise

The 10 Hottest Industries in Franchising

Interested in franchising, but don't know where to begin? Why not start with what's hot?