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With over 2,000 outlets nationwide, 7-Eleven is currently the largest 24-hour convenience store operator in Malaysia
Whether you're in a small town like Pontian or the bustling cityscapes of Kuala Lumpur, there's always a 7-Eleven to help cure your late-night munchies or cool you down with a brain freeze-inducing Slurpee.
They are literally everywhere.
7-Eleven entered the Malaysian market on 9 October 1984 with its first outlet, which is still operating today
You can find this outlet at Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.
Apart from its impressive stash of titbits and beverages, 7-Eleven's signature red and orange "7" is also one of the most recognisable logos in the world
But if you take a close, hard look at the 24-hour convenience store's distinctive logo, you'd notice a small "typo"
Yes, all the letters in the word "eleven" are in uppercase except for the "n".
While the lowercase "n" has been a subject of discussion on Reddit and Quora for the longest time, 7-Eleven has never offered an explanation… until now
Speaking exclusively to Reader's Digest, a 7-Eleven representative said, "One theory is that Thompson's (7-Eleven founder) wife thought the logo seemed a little harsh with all capital letters and suggested that the capital "N" be changed to lowercase so the logo would look more graceful."
When asked why 7 in the logo is a numeral and 11 isn't, the spokesperson admittedly told Reader's Digest that the reason is unknown.
The article further explains why 7-Eleven adopted its current round-the-clock business hours.
"A location near the University of Texas decided to stay open past 11 to accommodate students shopping after a late football game. Sales boomed, and the store decided to stay open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The rest of the company followed suit."
