How much does a 7-Eleven, Inc franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $162,900–$1,656,800.

Is a 7-Eleven, Inc franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. 7-Eleven, Inc scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 46% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 28 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a 7-Eleven, Inc franchise

Convenience Store Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

CDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5

Investment

$162,900–$1,656,800

Total fees

46% of sales

Outlets

8,303

Closure signals

78 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is 7-Eleven, Inc worth it? How it compares to 18 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	46% of sales	steeper than 94% of retail & business services franchises
Startup cost	from $162,900	pricier than 61% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade C	typical for the category
Closure rate	0.9% of outlets	better than most (median 3.6%)
Disclosed lawsuits	28	more litigious than 95% of peers

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Provides unaudited financial data for franchised stores open full calendar years in prior two years. Shows historical averages/medians of sales, gross profit, and gasoline commissions. Excludes company-owned stores and non-standard agreements.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

78 ceased operations 2025; 160 reacquired 2025; 11% stores failed minimum net worth

Legal history (Item 3)

28 matters disclosed.

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7-Eleven, Inc franchise — frequently asked

How much does a 7-Eleven, Inc franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $162,900–$1,656,800.
How much do 7-Eleven, Inc franchise owners make?: Provides unaudited financial data for franchised stores open full calendar years in prior two years. Shows historical averages/medians of sales, gross profit, and gasoline commissions. Excludes company-owned stores and non-standard agreements. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the 7-Eleven, Inc franchise failure rate?: 78 ceased operations 2025; 160 reacquired 2025; 11% stores failed minimum net worth
Is a 7-Eleven, Inc franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. 7-Eleven, Inc scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 46% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 28 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with 7-Eleven, Inc or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.