7-Eleven to Franchise Stores by 2012

Dallas 7-Eleven is continuing its plan to convert the vast majority of its company-operated stores into franchised operations. The company plans to complete its conversion plan by 2012.

The convenience store chain initiated its conversion plan two years ago.

It has since converted 4,100 stores, or 75% of its 5,600 stores, to franchises.

7-Eleven store managers were given the first opportunity to franchise their stores; the chain has since taken the concept public.