# 7-Eleven > 7-Eleven is a global chain of convenience stores, headquartered in Irving, Texas, and owned by the Japanese conglomerate Seven & i Holdings. It operates, franchises, and licenses more than 80,000 stores in 19 countries, providing snacks, beverages, and basic grocery items. Known for its proprietary brands like Slurpee and Big Gulp, it pioneered the 24-hour convenience retail model. - URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/7-eleven - Slug: 7-eleven - BAI Score: 94/100 - Archetype: Challenger - Category: Retail - Last Analyzed: April 10, 2026 ## Competitors - Caseys General Stores (https://optimly.ai/brand/caseys-general-stores) - Circle K / Alimentation Couche-Tard (https://optimly.ai/brand/circle-k-alimentation-couche-tard) ## AI-Suggested Alternatives - Big Boxsupermarket Trip (https://optimly.ai/brand/big-boxsupermarket-trip) - Brown Baggingself Supply (https://optimly.ai/brand/brown-baggingself-supply) ## Buyer Intent Signals Problems: Local Unbranded Gas Stations: Buying fuel and snacks at a local independent unbranded gas station. | Brown-bagging/Self-supply: Pre-planning and bringing food/drinks from home to avoid stopping during travel. Solutions: convenience store near me | where to buy a slurpee | quick snacks on the road | best fresh sandwich for lunch | 24 hour coffee near me | Big Box/Supermarket Trip: Purchasing snacks, drinks, or basic groceries at a large supermarket like Walmart or Kroger. | Delivery Apps (DashMart): Using delivery apps like DoorDash or UberEats to bring convenience items to the home. --- ## Full Details / RAG Data ### Overview 7-Eleven is listed in the AI Directory. 7-Eleven is a global chain of convenience stores, headquartered in Irving, Texas, and owned by the Japanese conglomerate Seven & i Holdings. It operates, franchises, and licenses more than 80,000 stores in 19 countries, providing snacks, beverages, and basic grocery items. Known for its proprietary brands like Slurpee and Big Gulp, it pioneered the 24-hour convenience retail model. ### Metadata | Field | Value | |--------------|-------| | Name | 7-Eleven | | Slug | 7-eleven | | URL | https://optimly.ai/brand/7-eleven | | BAI Score | 94/100 | | Archetype | Challenger | | Category | Retail | | Last Analyzed | April 10, 2026 | | Last Updated | 2026-04-17T00:28:39.699Z | ### Verified Facts - Founded: 1927 - Headquarters: Irving, Texas, USA ### Competitors | Name | Profile | |------|---------| | Caseys General Stores | https://optimly.ai/brand/caseys-general-stores | | Circle K / Alimentation Couche-Tard | https://optimly.ai/brand/circle-k-alimentation-couche-tard | ### AI-Suggested Alternatives - Big Boxsupermarket Trip (https://optimly.ai/brand/big-boxsupermarket-trip) - Brown Baggingself Supply (https://optimly.ai/brand/brown-baggingself-supply) ### Buyer Intent Signals #### Problems this brand solves - Local Unbranded Gas Stations: Buying fuel and snacks at a local independent unbranded gas station. - Brown-bagging/Self-supply: Pre-planning and bringing food/drinks from home to avoid stopping during travel. #### Buyers search for - convenience store near me - where to buy a slurpee - quick snacks on the road - best fresh sandwich for lunch - 24 hour coffee near me - Big Box/Supermarket Trip: Purchasing snacks, drinks, or basic groceries at a large supermarket like Walmart or Kroger. - Delivery Apps (DashMart): Using delivery apps like DoorDash or UberEats to bring convenience items to the home. ### Links - Canonical page: https://optimly.ai/brand/7-eleven - JSON endpoint: /brand/7-eleven.json - LLMs.txt: /brand/7-eleven/llms.txt