7-Eleven Franchise: Cost, Fees & Earnings
8,303 locations (2025), +0.6% YoY(Item 20)
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Initial Investment
$162,900 – $1,656,800
Source: FDD, Item 7
Franchise Fee
$0
Source: FDD, Item 5
Royalty
45% of gross profit
Source: FDD, Item 6
About 7-Eleven
7-Eleven franchises extended-hour retail convenience stores emphasizing guest convenience. They offer a broad array of products, including high-quality fresh food, hot food, proprietary beverages, and private brand items. Stores are generally open 24/7 in accessible locations with parking. The franchise provides a license to use the 7-Eleven trademark, training, ongoing operational advice, bookkeeping, inventory auditing, financing, merchandising, and advertising. The target market is individuals of all ages seeking convenient access to a variety of goods and services. The value proposition is convenience and a wide product selection.
Gross Sales by Performance TierSource: FDD Item 19
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7-Eleven Franchise FAQ
How much does a 7-Eleven franchise cost?
Per Item 7 of the latest Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment ranges from $162,900 to $1,656,800.
What is the 7-Eleven franchise fee?
The FDD reports an initial franchise fee of $0 to $800,000.
What royalty does 7-Eleven charge?
The FDD reports an ongoing royalty of 45% of gross profit.
Can I finance a 7-Eleven franchise with an SBA loan?
Many franchise purchases are financed with SBA 7(a) loans covering a large share of the total project cost. You can check what you'd qualify for with Franchable's free SBA prequalification.
Data sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Document. Franchable is not affiliated with or endorsed by 7-Eleven. This is not an offer to sell a franchise. Individual results vary.