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What does 7-11 stand for? ›

By 1946, the store began offering extended hours: 7 days per week, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and to advertise the change the company name changed one more time to: 7-Eleven. So, the hours it's open may be why the store got the name 7-Eleven in the first place, but that doesn't always hold true anymore.

The San Francisco-based company announced Wednesday in a blog post it is launching DashMart, an online convenience store offering household essentials and local restaurant favorites and delivering them to customers' doorsteps.

As of June, 2024, there are 9207 7eleven stores in the United States. These stores are located in 38 states and territories and 2306 cities. The state with the most 7eleven locations is California, with 1788 stores. This is about 19% of all 7eleven locations in the United States.

It's no surprise that 7-Eleven Inc. remains the largest convenience retail chain with 12,821 stores as of December 31, 2022, according to the 2023 NACS/ NielsenIQ list of the Top 100 Convenience Retailers.

The chain is owned by Japanese company Seven & I Holdings through Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. 7-Eleven, Inc. 7-Eleven operates, franchises and licenses 84,500 stores in 19 countries and territories as of January 2024.

With our envy reaching a fever pitch, there's been a renewed effort to get our 7-Elevens up to par — meaning we might soon get a taste of konbini treats here at home. Even if you sip Slurpees on the regular, you might be surprised to learn that 7-Eleven, despite being founded in Texas, is a Japanese-owned company.

Tony Xu cofounded restaurant delivery service DoorDash in 2013 and became a billionaire after its 2020 IPO. He owns 4.6% plus options. Cofounders Andy Fang and Stanley Tang, who Xu met while they were all studying at Stanford, own about 4% each. Xu is the CEO.

If you're using DoorDash on a desktop, then please remember to tip your Dasher in cash upon delivery. Note that when adding a tip after checkout, your original payment method may be refunded for the original order total, and charged for the updated order total which includes the added tip.

The customer pays for both the order and the delivery through the Doordash app.

Today, 7‑Eleven, Inc. is wholly owned by Seven & i Holdings Co.

Why is the N small in 7-Eleven? ›

A 7-Eleven spokesperson told Reader's Digest: 'One theory is that Thompson's wife thought the logo seemed a little harsh with all capital letters and suggested that the capital 'n' be changed to lowercase so the logo would look more graceful'. This has been brought up by countless staff members and spokespeople since.

Joe DePinto is the President and CEO of 7-Eleven, Inc. and leads the premier company in convenience retailing. Globally, there are more than 71,100 7-Eleven stores of which some 11,900 stores are in North America.

Entrepreneur Fred Hervey purchased three Kay's Food Stores in El Paso, Texas , in 1951. Hervey renamed the stores as "Circle K Food Stores, Inc." rather than "Kay." He grew the Circle K chain into neighboring New Mexico and Arizona, which has been the company's home base since 1957.

As of June 2024, Buc-ee's has the largest gas station in the world, being located in Luling, Texas. The chain has also become well known for the cleanliness of its bathrooms and its mascot.

Seeing the 711 angel number is a sign that you are on the path of spiritual awakening. Your guardian angels are encouraging you to explore your spirituality and connect with your higher self. This may involve delving into meditation, practicing mindfulness, or seeking guidance from spiritual teachers.

He says 'knock off a 7/11' which means robbing a convenience store. Knock off (also knock over) means rob. A 7/11 (or 7 Eleven) is a convenience store that is generally open really late and known to be a common target for thieves.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted use of the 711 dialing code for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).

Then 7-Eleven themselves entered the chat and set the record straight. What do you think? The brand account commented: “Legend has it, the original owner's wife thought the logo looked more graceful with the lowercase 'n' as opposed to the harsher edges of the uppercase.” So there you have it!