‎Bradenton Herald:
From its humble beginnings in 1927 selling milk and bread from an ice dock in Oak Cliff, Texas, 7-Eleven, Inc. has grown into an international powerhouse with more retail outlets than any other company in the world — now numbering 40,000.
The company will celebrate this milestone with a reception Friday, Feb. 25, at its headquarters at One Arts Plaza in Dallas.
“Last year, 7-Eleven opened more than 2,500 7-Eleven® stores globally, or about one new store every 3-1/2 hours,” President and CEO Joe DePinto said. “The growth potential is tremendous, both domestically and internationally, as we operate in only 16 countries today. We are continuing to aggressively pursue expansion across the chain.”