7-Eleven,
Inc., is one of DECA's most important business partners
and has served on the National Advisory Board since
2004. Together 7-Eleven, Inc. and DECA have worked to:
Encourage next generations franchise
entrepreneurs
Promote the 7-Eleven brand/products/services
7-Eleven pioneered the convenience store concept way
back in 1927 at the Southland Ice Company in Dallas,
Texas. Today, 7-Eleven is the undisputed leader in convenience
retailing with more than 27,900 stores operating in
the U.S. and 17 other countries and total sales of more
than $36 billion in 2003.
