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By Teeto Shirajee, NCASEF Vice Chair For 7-Eleven franchisees, general liability insurance is a necessary part of doing business—but that doesn’t mean we have to be stuck paying sky-high premiums. By taking a proactive approach to managing risk, we can significantly reduce costs while also creating a safer environment for our customers and employees. Whether […]
By Sukhi Sandhu, NCASEF Chairman Over the past year or so, one challenge has weighed on my mind more than anything else: flat sales and declining foot traffic in our stores. As franchisees, we’ve all felt it. Fewer people are walking through our doors, customers are watching their spending, and some of the excitement that […]
By Raj Singh, NCASEF Treasurer To succeed in a competitive retail environment, every 7-Eleven franchisee must understand their market, offer a unique value proposition, and prioritize customer service. Success isn’t about doing one thing right—it’s about doing many things consistently well. That includes analyzing your competitors, focusing on customer needs, and continually innovating to build […]
Nick Bhullar, NCASEF Executive Vice Chair The glow of the iconic 7-Eleven sign is a beacon in the night, a promise of convenience and comfort for countless Americans. Yet, for many franchisees, the hours between dusk and dawn can feel like a frontier—challenging, often overlooked, and brimming with untapped potential. While the day shift bustles […]
By Michelle Niccoli, NCASEF Vice Chair Running a 7-Eleven store means being connected almost 24/7—responding to employee texts, managing online inventory, reading emails, engaging on social media, and staying on top of news. I’ve been there: checking messages late into the night, scrolling through emails first thing in the morning, and feeling like I can […]
By Eric Karp, General Counsel To NCASEF The 7-Eleven Supply chain is both enormous and complex. According to reports published by the parent company of 7-Eleven, Inc., average daily sales in the United States were $5,657 per day or $2,064,805 per year in 2024. At the end of that year, there were 12,960 locations in […]
By Sukhi Sandhu, NCASEF Chairman The traditional three-legged stool of our system—franchisees, vendors, and SEI—has supported us for years. But in today’s environment, that structure needs to evolve. Distributors are now playing a larger role in helping our stores stay in stock, and they deserve to be recognized as partners in our success. Adding that […]
Eric H. Karp, General Counsel The saying “the only constant is change” is often attributed to the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus. It essentially means that everything is in a state of constant flux, and nothing remains static or the same forever. So it is with your franchisor. 7-Eleven has come a long way since it […]
Teeto Shirajee, NCASEF Vice Chair As small business owners, we’re no strangers to economic pressures—whether it’s rising labor costs, shrinking margins, or supply chain disruptions. But President Trump’s recent implementation of extensive tariffs adds yet another layer of concern that could hit our stores where it hurts: the cost and availability of products. If these […]
Sukhi Sandhu, NCASEF Chairman Right now, there’s a lot of uncertainty in the economy, and that uncertainty is hitting our stores. Customers are spending less because they have less disposable income and are unsure about the future. We’ve heard it from SEI’s own team during our recent NCASEF Board meeting—consumer spending is slowing down, and […]
