Server: Netscape-Enterprise/2.01 Date: Mon, 29 Dec 1997 17:49:07 GMT Accept-ranges: bytes Last-modified: Thu, 02 Oct 1997 15:51:38 GMT Content-length: 4500 Content-type: text/html The Southland Corporations 7-Eleven Franchise System



The Southland Corporation

Franchise Overview


The Southland Corporation, founded in 1927 in Dallas, Texas, is the premier name in the convenience retailing industry and the world's largest operator and franchisor of convenience stores, with approximately 5,800 7-Elevens and other convenience stores in the United States and Canada. Of these, approximately 3,000 in the U.S. are operated by franchisees -- mostly in the upper Midwest, the Northeast corridor and the West Coast -- and the remainder are company-operated stores. In addition, approximately another 11,000 7-Eleven stores are owned and operated by area licensees in the United States and 19 foreign countries and U.S. territories.

Southland has been a leader in the franchise industry for more than 30 years, having entered the franchising business in 1964 with the purchase of 127 franchised Speedee Marts in California.

Southland has undertaken a total reformation of its convenience retailing operations to greatly increase the appeal of its stores to convenience-oriented customers. Southland's vision is to deliver to these customers what they want: speedy transactions, a reliable selection of quality products and services at fair prices, and a clean, safe and friendly environment in which to shop.

Southland also has Area Franchisees, both in the U.S. and overseas. Certain of these Area Franchisees also offer 7-Eleven sub-franchises. The information in this material only pertains to 7-Eleven franchises offered through Southland.







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