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7-Eleven is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 1970. 340 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * 7-Eleven has launched a Hispanic-inspired private label line called Selección 7, offering a range of products including bakery items, candy, and snacks [[2026-10-16 7-Eleven Launches Hispanic-Inspired Private Label Line (4f83ac)]]. * 7-Eleven has upgraded its pizza crust, which could add pressure to the QSR pizza category [[2026-10-06 Could 7-Eleven’s upgraded crust add more pressure to the QSR pizza category (9a07d1)]]. * 7-Eleven has introduced new value menus across its restaurant brands, including Laredo Taco Co., Raise the Roost, and Speedy Café [[2026-09-30 7-Eleven’s Restaurant Brands Introduce Value Meals (bcf66a)]]. * 7-Eleven's Laredo Taco Co. is offering buy-one-get-one-free tacos and $5 meal deals on National Taco Day [[2026-09-29 7-Eleven’s Laredo Taco Co. Reveals National Taco Day Promotions (ebb758)]]. * 7-Eleven has appointed Mauricio Leyva as its new CEO, effective August 1, to lead the company's next phase of growth [[2026-07-25 7-Eleven has a new CEO (ad6faf)]]. * 7-Eleven and Circle K have introduced new summer menu items, including sandwiches and Flamin' Hot boneless wings [[2026-07-09 7-Eleven, Circle K Add Summer Menu Items (316c7a)]]. * 7-Eleven has completed the integration of 204 Stripes-branded c-stores into its network after a 24-month process [[2026-05-28 7-Eleven Integrates More Than 200 Stripes Stores to its Network (0629b0)]]. * 7-Eleven is planning to remodel up to 7,000 c-stores by 2030 and open 1,300 new stores and add 2,600 franchise locations in the next four years [[2026-05-28 7-Eleven Integrates More Than 200 Stripes Stores to its Network (0629b0)]] Filed under Retail / C-store & fuel.

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7-Eleven launches a test store with a taqueria in Dallas, Texas, featuring quick-service offerings and innovative amenities.

7-Eleven opened a sit-down location in Dallas, Texas, to test the brand's innovations, including a craft beer growler station and trendy taco station.

Pizza chains and other food brands offer deals in celebration of Pi Day on Thursday, March 14.

FDA calls out corporate and franchise retailers for allegedly selling tobacco to minors, including 7-Eleven, Kroger, BP, and Walgreens.

Jobcase, a job-seeking platform, raised $100 million in a growth equity round to develop its product and expand its services.

For decades convenience stores have been among the most popular and reliable concepts in franchising.

The midterm election results may impact franchisors, with the International Franchising Association releasing a statement on the potential effects.

7-Eleven franchisees have voted no confidence in the brand's corporate leadership, citing issues with new franchise agreements and lack of collaboration.

7-Eleven failed to establish a presence in Indonesia, shuttering all locations in 2017 due to low sales and competition from local convenience stores.

Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Whole Foods, and 7-Eleven recall ready-to-eat salads due to salmonella and listeria concerns.

Lightbridge Academy provides franchisees with a recipe for repeated year-over-year success by offering high-quality care and early education programming, as well as support and services for working parents.

The 2018 Multi-Unit 50 rankings provide data on the most multi-friendly brands, with franchises like Subway and 7-Eleven seeing high levels of multi-unit franchisees.

Chipotle will use Zenput's food safety technology platform to help with quality control and consistency across its corporate-owned locations.

Postmates secures $300 million in funding, bringing its valuation to $1.2 billion and paving the way for an IPO in 2019.

Lightbridge Academy nears 100 units with 35 open and 79 in development.

Entrepreneur magazine publishes a list of the top 200 U.S. franchises growing abroad, ranking companies based on costs, fees, growth rate, and brand strength.

7-Eleven faces increased franchisee dissatisfaction over contracts, with some unit owners voicing their frustration with the brand's increasingly binding contract.

Emerging franchises need to gain experience, establish rapport, and learn from mistakes and accomplishments to rise to the top, according to Famous Toastery founder Robert Maynard.

7-Eleven introduced potato tots and a toppings bar to increase its hot food item selection and encourage culinary creativity.

Restaurants capitalize on Olympics season with themed menu items and viewing parties

There were an estimated 745,078 franchise establishments in operation in the U.S. in 2017, with an average growth rate of 1.6% across all 10 business-format lines.