I Ran The Numbers on a 7-Eleven Franchise. It Is Not What You Think

Owning a 7-Eleven looks like the safest bet in retail. 13,000 stores, open 24/7, recession-proof. But you don't own the building. You don't own the land. Not even the Slurpee machine. A 7-Eleven is not a retail business. It's a profit-sharing agreement that happens to sell chips. In this video, we break down the real economics of owning a 7-Eleven franchise in the US: The 4 types of franchises and real entry cost ($37,550 to $1.15M) Why the 7-Eleven Charge is 50% to 57% of your GROSS PROFIT, not sales The hidden costs that killed 620 stores in Australia The exact math: $1.5M sales = $45K to $75K net profit Optimistic vs realistic scenario This video is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. Numbers based on 2024-2025 FDD, Seven & i filings, and franchisee disclosures. Ranges vary by state, location and gas vs non-gas.    • The Economics of Owning a Subway Franchise      • The Economics of Owning a Starbucks Location      • The Economics of Owning a KFC Franchise   #7eleven #franchise #7elevenfranchise #business #economics