DALLAS, June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The 7-Eleven, Inc. global convenience retailing organization raised more than $40 million in donations to assist victims devastated by the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
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The international fund-raising efforts included canister contributions from 7-Eleven® customers, as well as donations from the National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees, individual franchisees and company employees. Fresh-food and bakery suppliers also provided support.
During the months of March, April and May, customers of the retail chain, which has the most outlets in the world, dropped coins and bills in collection canisters located at approximately 36,000 participating stores around the world.
Dallas-based 7-Eleven, Inc. is owned by Seven-Eleven Japan in Tokyo, which operates and franchises more than 13,200 stores on the island nation.
"The Japanese people are resilient, and it is evident that our customers, franchisees, suppliers and employees really wanted to support them and assist in rebuilding their lives," said 7-Eleven president and CEO Joe DePinto. "We hope these generous donations by thousands of global citizens and friends of 7-Eleven can help meet some of the basic needs as the Japanese people recover in the years to come."
Funds collected will be directed to organizations that provide rescue and recovery, safety and rebuilding services in the three Japanese prefectures impacted the most – Miyagi, Fukushima and Iwate.
In addition to 7-Eleven's U.S. and Canada operations, stores participating in the 7-Eleven global effort are located in:
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About 7-Eleven, Inc.
7-Eleven, Inc. is the premier name and largest chain in the convenience retailing industry. Based in Dallas, Texas, 7-Eleven operates, franchises or licenses close to 8,600 7-Eleven® stores in North America. Globally, there are approximately 41,300 7-Eleven stores in 16 countries. During 2010, 7-Eleven stores worldwide generated total sales close to $63 billion. 7-Eleven has been honored by a number of companies and organizations recently. Accolades include: #2 on Forbes magazine's 2011 list of Top Franchises for the Money; #4 spot on Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500 list for 2009, #3 in Forbes magazine's Top 20 Franchises to Start, and #2 in Franchise Times Top 200 Franchise Companies. Hispanic Magazine named 7-Eleven in its Hispanic Corporate Top 100 Companies that provide the most opportunities to Hispanics. 7-Eleven received the 2010 Retailer of the Year honor from PL Buyer because of the company's private-label brand initiative. 7-Eleven is franchising its stores in the U.S. and expanding through organic growth, acquisitions and its Business Conversion Program. Find out more online at www.7-Eleven.com.
SOURCE 7-Eleven, Inc.
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