Is This Military Veteran Rolling The Dice With This Well-Known Retail Franchise?

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Iraq war veteran Stephen Young, certainly doesn't think he's rolling the franchise dice. He just invested in a 7-Eleven franchise. The location; Lakeland, Florida.

Young saved 10% off the franchise fee because of 7-Eleven's Military Discount program that was started by 7-Eleven president and CEO Joe DePinto, who is himself a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and served as an officer in the U.S. Army.

Young is a war veteran who served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Outside of the military, his only work experience was at a grocery store while growing up in Fernandina Beach. He returned to that type of work after the Marines to help support his wife and child, as well as a second one on the way.

The entire franchise community wishes you the best of luck, Stephen!

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  • http://www.toddweisscfa.com @ToddWeissCFA

    I wish him luck. Given his experience in working at a grocery store leads me to believe he understands whats its like to work in a convenience store. I’ll be he does well with it.

  • http://profile.typepad.com/franpro The Franchise King

    Todd,
    I have a feeling that THIS Marine will kick some serious butt with his revenue numbers!
    The Franchise King®

  • http://www.illuminategym.com/franchises.php David

    I wish him luck as well and I also believe that his experience in the grocery industry will proove to be very valuable to this marine. I also have been told that the support is quite good from 7-11 which should help him as well.

  • http://profile.typepad.com/franpro The Franchise King

    David,
    Thanks a lot for stopping by. (Again!)
    He should rock!
    The Franchise King®