7-Eleven – “Japanese owners leave little room for imaginative growth.”

Pros

Wonderful coworkers the rule rather than the exception

Cons

7-Eleven, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of a Japanese corporation. Over the years, the company's
autonomy has eroded, and it seems business decisions are made to the best advantage of Tokyo
rather than US operations. There's a loss of esprit de corps and business continuity.

Advice to Senior Management

People are your greatest asset. Give them room and security to reach for the stars.