Seven & i Plans 1,300 New 7-Eleven Stores
Parent company Seven & i Holdings sets 2030 North American goals for new stores, franchise conversions and modernization.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Retail
Seven & i Holdings said 7-Eleven's North American network is on track to build 1,300 new stores by 2030. The company also targets converting 2,600 sites to franchise stores by that year.
Why it matters
The targets signal a focus on organic growth rather than acquisitions, with about two-thirds of strategic investments directed toward 7-Eleven in North America. The expansion plan shapes how the convenience chain grows its footprint and franchise model.
The 2030 plan includes modernizing more than 3,500 stores and adding 1,100 restaurants, with a target of $1 billion in added fresh food sales. The fuel vertical integration initiative is projected to boost Ebitda by about $400 million, though the presentation offers no further details on it.
The players
Seven & i Holdings
The Tokyo-based parent company of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, which focuses on organic growth in its retail operations.
7-Eleven
The global convenience store chain operated by Seven & i Holdings, known for its franchise model and 7NOW delivery service.
The details
Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of 7-Eleven, released its Investor Day presentation online on Friday, November 6, 2026. The 2030 goals also include modernizing more than 3,500 stores, and the company projects $1.8 billion in sales from its 7NOW online ordering and delivery service.
Timeline
November 6, 2026: Investor Day presentation released online.
2027: 500 franchise conversions planned.
2030: Targets for new stores, franchise conversions and modernization.
Later next year: Postponed initial public offering of 7-Eleven Inc. (SEI).
Market Landscape
Seven & i Holdings is prioritizing organic growth over acquisitions, directing about two-thirds of its strategic investments toward 7-Eleven in North America. The expansion plan positions the chain to expand its store base and franchise network as it pursues high-teens annual earnings per share growth.
Customers may see more 7-Eleven locations in North America as the chain builds 1,300 new stores and adds 1,100 restaurants through 2030. Franchise conversions and modernization of more than 3,500 stores could also change the in-store experience and fresh food offerings.
The takeaway
Growth plans built on organic expansion and franchising depend on execution across thousands of locations, so the 2027 conversions and 2030 targets will show whether the strategy delivers. Readers should watch for updates on the postponed SEI offering and the fuel integration initiative.
What happens next
The 500 franchise conversions planned for 2027 and the postponed initial public offering of 7-Eleven Inc. later next year are the next scheduled milestones.
Further reading
Explore more retail industry coverage for context on how convenience chains are adjusting their store networks.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Morningstar.
