The brand name, 7-Eleven is now part of an international chain of convenience stores, operating under Seven-Eleven Japan Co.,Ltd., primarily operating as a franchise. It is the largest chain store with more than 36,842 outlets operating around the world, surpassing the previous record-holder McDonald’s Corporation in 2007 by approximately 1,000 retail stores.
7-Eleven, Inc. as a former U.S.-originating company, is a subsidiary of Seven-Eleven Japan Co.,Ltd, which in turn is owned by Seven & I Holdings Co. of Japan. On a per-capita basis, Norway for example has one 7-11 for every 47,000 Norwegians, versus for example Canada which has one for evey 74,000 Canadians.
The US chain has its headquarters in the One Arts Plaza building in Downtown Dallas, Texas.