Where is 7-Eleven from?

7-Eleven comes from the United States. It was founded in Dallas, the United States in 1927.^[1] Since 2005, it has been owned by Seven & i Holdings, headquartered in Japan.^[1]

Origin

United States

Founded 1927 in Dallas

Owner today Foreign-owned

Japan

Seven & i Holdings · since 2005

Key facts

Country of origin: United States^[1]
Founded: 1927, Dallas^[1]
Founder: Southland Ice Company
Current owner: Seven & i Holdings^[1]
Owner headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
Ownership: Owned, since 2005
Type: Brand — convenience stores
Category: Retail & Restaurants

Good to know

The Japanese licensee, Ito-Yokado, took control of the US parent in 1991 and full ownership in 2005.

Origin is not where products are made. 7-Eleven’s origin is where the brand was created. Its products may be designed, manufactured or assembled in other countries. How we define origin.