7 Eleven the Global number 1 convenience store franchise. It Started on 1927 by "uncle johnny" Jefferson Green at Dallas Texas. The first convenience store was born. In 1937, Joe C. Thompson jr. took uncle Johnny's idea and change the name into "Totem Stores." Joe C. Thompson On 1946 came the name 7 Eleven, because the stores open from 7am upto 11pm 7 days a week. New stores open on 1950 at pensylvannia, Florida, Maryland and Virginia. Joe C. Thompson Founded 7 Eleven when he died his eldest son John Phillip Thompson became the CEO of the Southland Corporation. In his 10 decade as a president of the company John achieved the store chain grow into a worldwide business industry. From Dallas Texas the store extended to every part of america with at least 4,000 stores across america. Then later on it grows across other parts of the globe. John also introduces SLURPEE and Frozen carbonated Beverage, and Brewed Coffee. From then