7-Eleven Continues to Recruit Workers for More than 20,000 Positions

Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in March, 7-Eleven estimates the organization and independent 7-Eleven franchise owners have hired more than 50,000 store employees. They continue to recruit 20,000 more to work in the more than 9,000 US stores to meet continued demand for 7-Eleven products and services.

Classified as an essential retailer, 7-Eleven kept its doors open all year long, adding enhanced cleaning procedures and extra safety protocols such as acrylic shields at checkout, floor distance markers, sanitizing stations and offering employees masks and gloves. Additionally, the company gives customers the opportunity to utilize disposable tissues and gloves as they shop for essential pantry items, their morning coffee or an indulgent afternoon snack to recharge.

Also during the pandemic, the world’s largest convenience retail chain has scaled frictionless mobile checkout technology to new markets, expanded delivery from 400 to 1,300 cities, added in-store pick-up through its 7NOW delivery app and increased its US store base by more than 300 stores this year.

“I am constantly inspired by our 7-Eleven Heroes – franchisees and employees alike – who have stepped up to serve communities as we continue to navigate through the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said 7-Eleven President and Chief Executive Officer Joe DePinto. “Hiring 20,000 more store employees allows us to continue to fulfill our mission to give customers what they want, when and where they want it, whether in stores or at home.”

The store employee position will also help meet the surge in mobile orders through its 7NOW delivery app, which offers delivery of essentials and nonessentials including grocery staples like milk and bread, over-the-counter medicine, a range of food and beverage options such as pizza and Slurpee drinks, ready-to-bake meals, beer and wine in participating markets, and more. Reaching more than 60 million US households, orders are typically delivered in about 30 minutes, however, in the current environment, demand may impact delivery times.

Outside of its stores, 7-Eleven has supported its communities’ frontline medical workers, first responders, students at home, and local food banks. “Locally owned and operated 7-Eleven stores are really going above and beyond to serve their communities,” said DePinto. “I’d like to thank 7-Eleven Franchisees and corporate store employees for everything they are doing to provide necessary products and services to customers in need.”

Applicants for corporate and franchised stores may apply at careers.7-Eleven.com or inquire at local stores. Independent franchise owners are the employers at franchised locations.