The Incredible Tales Behind The Planet’s Most Recognized Brand Names

Published on 11/26/2020
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7-Eleven

There are few places on Earth where people will flock to more for a refreshing Slurpee than 7-Eleven, with the icy beverage being believed to be the foundation for this brand’s name as “Free Slurpee Day” falls on July 7. In 1927, the company was called Tote’m Stores, but two decades later, its leadership rebranded. 7-Eleven actually refers to its universal opening hours, which were from 07h00 to 23h00. Today, most 7-Elevens are open 24/7.

7 Eleven

7 Eleven

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