7-Eleven: Why the retail giant is on a rival's shopping list

The firm is deciding whether to remain in Japanese ownership or return to its Northern American roots.

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A Japanese company of this size has never been bought by a foreign firm.

Historically, companies from Japan were more likely to buy overseas businesses.

7-Eleven is the world's biggest convenience store chain, with 85,000 outlets across 20 countries and territories.

And it's been especially successful at selling itself as an option for a quick and cheap yet tasty meal, and in places where there is already an abundance of that, such as Japan and Thailand.

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