7-Eleven Inc., which regularly ranks high on annual “best franchise opportunity” lists, has scored another win.
The country’s largest convenience retailer will be recognized as one of the top franchise opportunity by three diverse publications – Professional Woman’s Magazine, Hispanic Network Magazine and Black EOE Journal, all published by Olive Tree Publishing Inc. – as part of each magazine’s 2009 “Best of the Best” Annual Review Series. In its 18th year, the evaluation identifies U.S. corporations providing the best career opportunities for minorities.
7-Eleven has set a goal to become a 100-percent franchised organization in the next several years. Today, approximately 80 percent of the company’s 5,800 U.S. stores are franchise operations run by independent business owners.
“This recognition is a testimony to the opportunities that the 7-Eleven franchise presents to diverse businessmen and women,” said 7-Eleven, Inc. President and CEO Joe DePinto. “Our franchise system offers hard-working individuals from all walks of life an affordable way to become independent business owners and realize an American dream.”