Connect Your Brand With 7-Eleven Owners Across Florida’s West Coast
Florida West Coast FOA represents 90 franchise owners operating more than 140 7-Eleven stores across Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Riverview and Lakeland. Members own, operate, and scale high-volume retail locations. Vendors gain direct access to owners and decision makers.
Sponsor Florida West Coast FOA meetings and trade shows and build direct relationships with franchise owners who control purchasing decisions
Meetings 2026
General meetings take place quarterly along Florida’s West Coast from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. Vendors confirm dates by email one month before each meeting
Sponsorships 2026
You engage 90 active franchisees managing over 140 stores. Members attend quarterly meetings and an annual trade show. Attendance includes owners, operators, and partners.
1st Annual Trade Show 2026
Participate in our first annual trade show in 2026. Showcase your products to 7-Eleven franchisees from Tampa to Lakeland and build valuable business connections.
About Florida West Coast Franchise Owners Association
Florida West Coast FOA is led by an experienced board of franchise owners who operate multiple 7-Eleven locations across Florida’s West Coast.
President Chintan Patel owns and operates several 7-Eleven stores in the region. He brings hands-on leadership grounded in daily operations, vendor relationships, and long-term store growth. His involvement within the SEI and the broader franchise community reflects consistent engagement with peer education, standards, and collaboration.
Vice President Merril Joseph also owns and operates multiple 7-Eleven locations along Florida’s West Coast. He is recognized within the SEI and franchise owner network for his commitment to operational excellence, mentorship, and vendor accountability. His leadership supports strong partnerships between owners and trusted service providers.
Together, the board focuses on transparency, value-driven partnerships, and creating direct access between franchise owners and vendors who support store performance.
Reserve your sponsorship and secure access to Florida West Coast franchise owners.
Gold Level Investment
$7,900
Annual
Resource Access
Basic Support
Monthly Updates
Community Access
Silver Level Investment
$6,900
Annual
LinkedIn post
Meetings
Email Blasts
Booth at the 2026 Trade Show
Bronze Level Investment
$5,900
Annual
Booth at the 2026 Trade Show
VIP Networking
One Presentation at General Meeting
Connect with Our Team
Reach out to the Florida West Coast Franchise Owners Association for inquiries and support.