FamilyMart is owned by the Japanese trading giant ITOCHU Corporation. ITOCHU took full ownership of the convenience store chain in July 2020 through its subsidiary, Retail Investment Company, LLC, leading to its delisting from the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is Japan's second-largest convenience store chain.
(Japanese: 株式会社ファミリーマート, Hepburn: Kabushikigaisha Famirīmāto) is a Japanese convenience store franchise chain, and a subsidiary of Itochu, a Japanese trading company.
7-Eleven founded 1927: (From left) Joe and his wife, Peggy, and their two oldest sons, John and Jere. Although it is no longer a family-owned business, 7-Eleven still reflects the entrepreneurial spirit and philosophy of founder Joe C. Thompson Sr., BBA 1922, and his McCombs-educated sons.
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Who is the owner of 7eleven?
Founded in 1927 as an ice and beverage stand in Dallas, today 7-Eleven is a brand loved all around the world. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, 7-Eleven is owned by Chiyoda, a Tokyo-based Seven & I Holdings Co.
In December 2023, Daiso Korea announced that it had bought back its shares from Daiso Japan (34.21% stake reportedly worth around 500 billion won), effectively making it fully Korean-owned.
We aim to maintain a relationship of prosperous coexistence with our franchised stores, growing and developing with them, while providing customers with day-to-day convenience and contributing to the development of local communities.
What is the biggest convenience store chain in Japan?
What are the top three convenience stores in Japan? 7-Eleven, Familymart and Lawson are the three biggest convenience stores in Japan, with thousands of locations nationwide.
Ito-Yokado reorganized its collective businesses as a holding company in 2005, Seven & I Holdings, with 7-Eleven, Inc. wholly held by Seven-Eleven Japan. 7-Eleven operates, franchises and licenses roughly 85,000 stores in 20 countries and territories as of August 2024.
The company raised its annual net profit forecast to 270.00 billion yen, a 56% increase, while revenue is expected to decline 12%. Seven & i is preparing for a North American business listing by the end of 2026 and conducting a $13 billion share buyback.
John P. Thompson, the leader of the Dallas family who built an ice business into 7-Eleven, the world's largest convenience store chain, died on Tuesday at his home in Dallas. He was 77.
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Living in the Japanese countryside on $1,000 a month isn't for everyone. But for people who love nature, quiet mornings, and a simple lifestyle… It's not only possible — it's freeing.
The amount considered a “good” salary in Japan varies based on several factors, including job type, age, location, and lifestyle. In general, for young professionals working in highly populated cities such as Tokyo or Osaka, a salary of 400,000 to 600,000 yen a month (2500-4500 USD) is often seen as comfortable.
As of October 2025, Japan's minimum wage is set at an average of ¥1,118 per hour across all prefectures. However, this rate varies by region, with Tokyo having the highest minimum wage at ¥1,226 per hour, and other prefectures such as Osaka, Kanagawa, and Aichi following closely behind.
Chia Song Kun is the executive chairman of agro-based business group QL Resources. He set up the firm in 1985 with brothers Song Kooi and Song Swa. The Malaysia-listed company has interests in seafood, marine-feed, livestock farming and palm oil.
Seid & Associates, the initial investment for a single unit franchise typically falls in the $100,000 to $300,000 range. Why such a large, and truly hard-to-define range? Some franchises require franchisees to have commercial property, some can be based from home.
How & Where to Buy Tobacco in Japan. For tourists, the easiest place to buy cigarettes and heated tobacco sticks is at a convenience store (like 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, or Lawson), which are found everywhere.
Lee Jae-yong (Korean: 이재용; born June 23, 1968) is a South Korean business executive who is the chairman of Samsung since October 2022. In 2017, Lee was convicted of bribery, embezzlement, and concealment of criminal proceeds. He served a prison sentence until being pardoned by President Yoon Suk Yeol in August 2022.
