G.I. Jobs magazine has saluted 7-Eleven as a military-friendly employer. It was the only food retailer included and, among all retailers on the list, ranked third.
It was cited for its "military-friendly hiring and franchising practices," among others. The company's franchise program offers discounted franchise fees to retired or separated veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged from the service."
In 2009, 7-Eleven introduced a military veterans' franchise program offering discounted franchise fees to retired or separated veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged from the service. Qualified veterans who become first-time 7-Eleven franchisees receive a 10-percent discount on the initial franchise fee for the first 7-Eleven store they franchise. This discount can range from $1,000 up to approximately $35,000, depending on the store.
Since the program launched 18 months ago, 16 veterans have become 7-Eleven franchisees. Another 18 have applied to become new franchisees. The new business owners have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marines.
