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By Michelle Niccoli, NCASEF Vice Chair Running a successful 7-Eleven franchise offers a wealth of opportunities, but it also comes with its share of challenges—local market fluctuations, staffing issues, inventory management, and staying ahead of competitors. One of the most valuable steps you can take to support your business, gain a competitive edge, and build […]
By Eric Karp, General Counsel To NCASEF Twenty Questions originated as a spoken parlor game that encouraged deductive reasoning and creativity. It originated in the United States by Maggie Noonan and was played widely in the 19th century. It escalated in popularity during the late 1940s, when it became the format for a successful weekly […]
By Michelle Niccoli, NCASEF Vice Chair If your store is currently losing money or just not hitting your profit goals, it is time to get serious about understanding what is going wrong and how to fix it. Often, the solution isn’t just about cutting costs—it’s about a comprehensive approach that involves analyzing your numbers, refining […]
By Eric Karp, General Counsel To NCASEF Over the past few years there have been two extended but ultimately unsuccessful sagas involving the control of the parent company of 7-Eleven, Inc. (SEI). One was the 2023 initiative of the activist investor ValueAct, which among other things, advocated spinning off the convenience store business into a […]
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 […]
