{"id":9152,"date":"2025-07-09T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/?p=9152"},"modified":"2025-07-09T16:12:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T08:12:47","slug":"what-do-you-need-to-know-before-setting-up-a-7-eleven-franchise-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/what-do-you-need-to-know-before-setting-up-a-7-eleven-franchise-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"What Do You Need To Know Before Setting Up A 7-Eleven Franchise In Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It&#8217;s not uncommon to see more than one 7-Eleven store in the same area. Yet for all their familiarity, not everyone knows that it is possible to own your own 7-Eleven store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only is 7-Eleven the world\u2019s largest convenience store chain with more than\u00a085,000 7-Eleven stores across 19 countries, but it is also a franchise chain with about 50% of its stores currently operated on the franchise model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first 7-Eleven franchise store in Singapore opened in 1988. Here\u2019s what you need to know before setting up a 7-Eleven store in Singapore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"it-costs-at-least-75000-to-join-as-a-7-eleven-franchisee\"><strong>It Costs At Least $75,000 To Join As A 7-Eleven Franchise<\/strong>e<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.7-eleven.com.sg\/franchising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7-Eleven Singapore website<\/a>, joining as a 7-Eleven franchisee in Singapore would require at least $75,000, comprising a 5-year Franchise Fee (non-refundable), Security Deposit (refundable at the end of tenure), and Training Deposit (refundable upon completion of training\/take over store).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The one-time initial Franchise Fee starts from <strong>$30,000<\/strong> depending on the performance of the store that you intend to take over\/ franchise. This is for a 5-year term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also require a <strong>$40,000<\/strong> Security Deposit, for the cost of the store\u2019s initial inventory, supplies, business licences, permits and cash register fund. This is refundable at the end of the tenure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also need to put down a <strong>$5,000<\/strong> Training Deposit, which will be refunded when you complete training\/take over a store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These payments must be made in full after signing the Franchise Agreement and 7-Eleven does not provide any form of financing. The contractual agreement period is for <strong>5 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be a 7-Eleven Franchisee, you also have to meet some basic requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Singaporean or Permanent Residents above 21 years old<\/li><li>GCE \u2018O\u2019 level qualifications or equivalent and above<\/li><li>Good credit and ability to fulfill financial requirements<\/li><li>Apply as a Sole-Proprietor and be a GST registered business<\/li><li>Able to manage the business full-time and not operate another competing business<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"franchise-fee-may-be-waived-under-the-franchisepreneur-management-trainee-program-fmtp\"><strong>Franchise Fee May Be Waived Under The Franchisepreneur Management Trainee Program (FMTP)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.7-eleven.com.sg\/franchising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Franchisepreneur Management Trainee Program (FMTP)<\/a> for young entrepreneurs, 7-Eleven will waive the franchise fee for one 7-Eleven store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To qualify under FMTP, the franchisee must be a tertiary graduate (diploma and above) with less than 6 years of work experience and a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident above 21 years old. They will have to place a security deposit of at least $30,000 for a 2+2 year term (which is currently waived), and undergo a 6-month training programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"7-eleven-franchise-sales\"><strong>7-Eleven Franchise Sales<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The franchisee&#8217;s net profit is derived from this formula:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gross profit + other incomes &#8211; 7-Eleven charges &#8211; franchisee operating expenses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expenses are salaries and employee benefits, 50% utilities, shrinkage\/bad merchandise, Inventory and cash variations, license and permit fees and other miscellaneous expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"753\" src=\"https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-at-6.04.32-PM-1024x753.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-at-6.04.32-PM-1024x753.png 1024w, https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-at-6.04.32-PM-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-at-6.04.32-PM-768x565.png 768w, https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-at-6.04.32-PM-380x280.png 380w, https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-at-6.04.32-PM-800x588.png 800w, https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-at-6.04.32-PM-1160x853.png 1160w, https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-at-6.04.32-PM.png 1210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"7-eleven-franchises-are-fully-operational-stores\"><strong>7-Eleven Franchises Are Fully Operational Stores<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The choice of a franchise store depends on the units available after the applicant has been selected as a franchisee. You will be offered a list of stores to choose from and you can select on the preferred store locations. Pre-booking or pre-selection of franchise stores is not allowed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no monthly royalty fee payable to 7-Eleven. Franchisees are fully responsible for the daily operations of each store and are required to commit 100% to the business. Therefore, 7-Eleven franchisees cannot be gainfully employed during their franchise period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"franchisees-must-attend-a-12-week-training-programme-and-will-be-coached-continuously\"><strong>Franchisees Must Attend A 12-Week Training Programme And Will Be Coached Continuously<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure franchisees know how to operate and manage a 7-Eleven store independently, they are required to attend a 12-week comprehensive training programme. This includes in-house administration, operations, management and team member training.\u00a0As mentioned earlier, there is a training deposit of $5,000 and this is refundable upon the completion of training or when you take over the store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The training program will be conducted on a full-time basis and attachments to the training store on a 6-day work week and rotating 8-hour shift basis (7.00am to 3.00pm, 3.00pm to 11.00pm, or 11.00pm to 7.00am). All franchisees are required to attend the training in full.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Franchisees are responsible for hiring their own team members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"7-eleven-assesses-the-suitability-of-potential-franchisees\"><strong>7-Eleven Assesses The Suitability Of Potential Franchisees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While no retail background is necessary as training is provided, becoming a 7-Eleven franchisee requires assessment. Some of the qualities they look out for include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Good interpersonal skills<\/li><li>Keen business sense<\/li><li>Good credit and ability to fulfil financial requirements<\/li><li>Ability to recruit, manage and motivate own team members<\/li><li>Being at ease using e-technology and equipment<\/li><li>Preferably with managerial or supervisory experience<\/li><li>Ability to effectively embrace change in a fast-paced retail business environment<\/li><li>Willingness to put in hard work with the franchisor\u2019s guidance<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"838\" src=\"https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-at-6.12.14-PM-1024x838.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-at-6.12.14-PM-1024x838.png 1024w, https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-at-6.12.14-PM-300x245.png 300w, https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-at-6.12.14-PM-768x628.png 768w, https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-at-6.12.14-PM-380x311.png 380w, https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-at-6.12.14-PM-800x654.png 800w, https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-at-6.12.14-PM-1160x949.png 1160w, https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-at-6.12.14-PM.png 1208w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1015\" src=\"https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-at-6.12.23-PM-1024x1015.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-at-6.12.23-PM-1024x1015.png 1024w, https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-at-6.12.23-PM-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-at-6.12.23-PM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-at-6.12.23-PM-768x762.png 768w, https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-at-6.12.23-PM-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-at-6.12.23-PM-380x377.png 380w, https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-at-6.12.23-PM-800x793.png 800w, https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-at-6.12.23-PM-1160x1150.png 1160w, https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-at-6.12.23-PM.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-set-up-a-franchise-vs-setting-up-your-own-business\"><strong>Why Set Up A Franchise VS Setting Up Your Own Business?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest difference between setting up a franchise and setting up your own business is the amount of support and precedence you have. With a new business, you have full autonomy over every aspect of your business, but it also means that you have to figure everything out from scratch &#8211; there are no templates or models to rely on. With a franchise, there is already a proven business model, supply chain, training and other forms of support depending on the franchisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For first-time business owners, the support a franchise provides can be valuable. However, the drawback is that you would not be building your own brand but riding on the franchisor\u2019s brand or trademark, which in this case is 7-Eleven.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"$70,000 including franchise fee.\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":9156,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[93],"tags":[1442,1443,1444,99],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Do You Need To Know Before Setting Up A 7-Eleven Franchise In Singapore | DollarsAndSense Business<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"7-Eleven convenience stores are one of the more accessible franchises available to new entrepreneurs. 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