Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
John P. Thompson
Southland Corporation
1961–1986
1961–1986
Southland Corporation
1961–1986
1961–1986
Continuing the expansion begun by this father, John Thompson, aided by his brother Jere, grew 7-Eleven into the national business it is today. Despite a failed venture into the oil industry with the Citgo chain, Thompson successfully grew 7-Eleven through franchising, and by 1987, when the family took the company private again, stores totaled over 8,000 across the United States and Canada and revenues were $8.6 billion.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1925–2003
- Birthplace: Texas
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Head, Same Company
Education / Military
- Undergraduate: University of Texas