The brand name 7-Eleven is now part of an international chain of convenience stores, operating under Seven-Eleven Japan Co.,Ltd., primarily operating as a franchise. It is the largest chain store with more than 36,842 outlets operating around the world, surpassing the previous record-holder McDonald’s Corporation in 2007 by approximately 1,000 retail stores. Its stores are located in eighteen countries, with its largest markets being Japan, the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia and Thailand. 7-Eleven, Inc. as a former U.S.-originating company, is a subsidiary of Seven-Eleven Japan Co.,Ltd, which in turn is owned by Seven & I Holdings Co. of Japan. On a per-capita basis, Norway for example has one 7-11 for every 47,000 Norwegians, versus for example Canada which has one for evey 74,000 Canadians. Among 7-Eleven's offerings are private label products, including Slurpee, a partially frozen beverage introduced in 1967, and the Big Gulp introduced in 1980

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