Evelyn Scott courtesy of 7-Eleven Inc.
A 30-year-military veteran from Chesapeake who will soon retire from the Navy is one of three winners in 7-Eleven Inc.’s first franchise giveaway contest.
Evelyn Scott of Chesapeake will receive a waiver of the retailer’s franchise fee, valued at up to $190,000, to franchise any 7-Eleven store available in the continental U.S. In addition, 7-Eleven will donate $10,000 to a charity selected by each winner, and in Scott’s case that money will go to Oscar Smith Middle School in Chesapeake.
The contest exclusively targeted women entrepreneurs. “Women own and operate less than a third of franchised businesses in the U.S., a number we want to help grow,” Larry Hughes, 7-Eleven vice president of franchise systems, said in a statement. “Because of our extensive training programs, proven business system, favorable financing, exclusive products and globally recognized brand, 7-Eleven offers a great entrepreneurial opportunity for women … and men.”
