14 | BusinessWorld |
June-July 2014
7-Eleven has stores for franchising in 30
mainland states.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics, military personnel who served on
active duty anytime since September 2001
can face greater employment challenges than
civilians and older veterans. At 21 percent,
the unemployment rate of the youngest of
these, ages 18-24, is almost three times the
national rate. With a growing number of
veterans facing a difficult job market, veteran
entrepreneurship offers an opportunity to
start a successful business in which retired
and honorably discharged service personnel
can use their skills to control their financial
destiny.
7-Eleven has been recognized as a military-
friendly company for its veteran hiring
practices, military veterans' franchise
program and a charitable mission to support
military families. Military veterans serve in
every level of the company from top
management to field staff to store associates.
The retailer also has supported military-
assistance organizations including Hire
HeroesUSA, theUSO, ReserveAid,Warrior
Gateway andOperationMend.
