7-Eleven is a chain of convience stores founded in Dallas, Texas in 1927. In total, there are over 6, 000 locations across the United States, with additional stores in Canada and other countries around the world. 7-Eleven offers a wealth of choices in food, drink and sundries to its customers. 7-Eleven estimates that close to 25 percent of Americans live within a one mile radius of at least one franchise location.