Source: BlackNews.com

African-American owned businesses are on the rise in the US, and 7-Eleven continues to be a leader in supporting that trend. The world’s largest convenience retailer is growing and is inviting more qualified candidates to apply to own a 7-Eleven franchise store in their area today. Through entrepreneurship, men and women are creating their own career opportunities and shaping their professional environment. With the 7-Eleven Franchise system, independent Franchisees can tap into the knowledge base of over 3500 corporate employees dedicated to giving them the advantages they need. Franchisees are offered an extensive training program and a proprietary logistics system that streamlines most inventory and accounting tasks. With the recent asset purchase agreement of Sunoco L.P., 7-Eleven is acquiring another 1,108 stores located in 18 states and welcoming more franchising applicants.