Hey Empire Builders, Welcome to this week’s Franchise Empire Newsletter, where we share specific franchise opportunities that we think are interesting and examples of everyday folks building their empires.
✔ A Resale with a Price that Dropped Down to $150K**
✔ Is 7-Eleven Worth The Investment? (Costs, Sales, & Fees)
✔ From Career Professionals to Business Partners: Kristina and Jacob’s Story
✔ Open a Day Care Center | How to Easily Start a Child Care Business in 2026
**Sales are non-verified information provided by the franchise Owner. The data provided has NOT been verified by the source; they should treat the values as approximated values. Buyer is encouraged to independently verify the financial information and asking price supplied by the Seller.
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**Revenue, or any financial numbers, is non-verified information provided by the franchise Owner. The data provided has NOT been verified by the franchisor. You should treat the values as approximated values. Buyer is encouraged to independently verify the financial information and asking price supplied by the Seller.
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Kristina and Jacob were both feeling ready for a change. Kristina had built a successful career in the medical writing and scientific world, but she wanted more independence and long-term growth. Jacob, working in staffing, shared that vision. They wanted to create something together, something they could build as a team.
That’s when they connected with Chris at Franchise Empire. Together, they explored a range of franchise opportunities and narrowed in on what really mattered: a simple, scalable model with strong systems and long-term potential. “They approached the process with so much clarity,” said Chris. “They were aligned as a couple, asked all the right questions, and stayed focused on the big picture. That mindset made all the difference.”
Today, Kristina and Jacob are officially franchise owners and stepping confidently into their next chapter together. Big congrats to both of you!
You can drive a mile in almost any city and pass multiple 7-Elevens. That kind of density isn’t an accident; it’s the result of one of the most aggressive and controversial franchise growth strategies ever built. 7-Eleven’s story started long before it became a convenience-store giant. Back in 1927, the company began as an ice business. Customers kept asking for basics like milk, bread, and eggs, so the owners added a few shelves of everyday items alongside the ice. That small shift quietly laid the groundwork for the modern convenience retail model.
As demand grew, the brand leaned into what made it different: accessibility and hours. In 1946, it rebranded as 7-Eleven, highlighting its then-radical operating hours of 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. A few years later, one location near a college campus pushed the idea even further by staying open 24 hours a day. The concept worked, and 24/7 convenience quickly became a new standard.
Franchising poured fuel on the expansion. 7-Eleven scaled faster than almost any retail brand before it, often placing stores extremely close together. That strategy helped dominate markets, but it also sparked criticism around territory protection and franchise cannibalization. Today, the result is unmistakable: over 86,000 locations worldwide, making 7-Eleven the largest franchise system on the planet, bigger than McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Subway combined.
The scale is undeniable. But the real question is whether that scale works for the franchisees. So, let's see what it takes to own one of your own.👇
*You should treat the values as approximated values. These values were found online through research.
7-Eleven did not state all sales numbers in their FDD; they only revealed the numbers from specific states. For your reference, the screenshot below is the sales information for 7-Eleven locations in Illinois.
*Information above taken from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document – Item 19
Unmatched Brand Recognition: One of the most recognizable retail brands on the planet.
Constant Consumer Demand: Convenience retail thrives on frequency and impulse purchases.
Royalty on Gross Profit: A fairer structure than royalties charged on top-line sales.
Global Scale & Supply Chain: Backed by one of the largest retail operators in the world.
Massive Foot Traffic Potential: Prime locations drive built-in demand without heavy marketing.
This is one of the most fascinating (and expensive) franchise models we’ve seen. In this video, we break down everything you need to know about The Learning Experience daycare franchise: how much it costs, how much it actually makes, and whether it’s a smart investment in 2026. We get tons of people asking about daycare and child care franchises, so if you're one of those people looking for real estate, recurring revenue, and demand that never goes away, this one’s worth studying. We also share a secret strategy you can use to buy into the franchise for less.
That’s a wrap for this week’s Franchise Empire newsletter.
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I’ll see you at the same time next week!
-Tariq and The Franchise Empire Team