7-Eleven
Published 9:40 am Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Name of person: Alice M. Perry
Name of Business: 7-Eleven
Street address: 1197 Carrsville Highway, Franklin
Phone number: 562-7110
Operating hours: 24 hours
Nature of business: Convenience store and gas station
Owner: Nora Ponter
Prior locations: None
Number of employees: 10
How’s business: Great
One thing you wish everyone knew about your business: We have fresh doughnuts, sandwiches and bread delivered every day.
Something you offer that a customer won’t find elsewhere: Slurpee machine and great customer service.
Advice to aspiring or new entrepreneurs: Always treat your customers with the respect you would like to have.
Your first job: Picking cotton at age 6. I snuck onto the cotton truck.
Your role model (in business or in life generally): My neighbor, Mrs. Betsy Lynch
The key to a successful business is: Smile and be courteous toward others. Change the things that you can. Accept those you cannot change and have the wisdom to know the difference.