7-ELEVEN: Petition for Joe DePinto to RETURN the Patel’s Franchise…Or PAY THEM for IT

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• Joe Depinto, SEI is not God and therefore is not above making mistakes. You shouldn't go around stealing peoples businesses, hopes and dreams and accusing them of terrible things unless you give them a chance to examine the evidence and tell their side of events.

  Do the right thing by the Patels before this comes back and bites 7-11 big time.

• Mr. Depinto,

  We have lived in Riverside area near the Patel's 7-11 for over 20 years. I did not frequent 7-11 until I began to build a relationship with the Patel's and observe first hand their dedication and work ethic. I can say they and their employees were very welcoming, professional and helpful...always. I was curious to know why the store changed hands but became angered at what was being portrayed as truth. We have lost member of our community that was loved by school, law enforcement, local business owners and the community as a whole. I believe that 7-11 should provide restitution to this good family that have worked so hard to build a strong unsigned with an excellent reputation. I cannot support a business that implements these forms of dishonest business practices. The Patel family is one of honesty and integrity. Our neighborhood will not support 7-11 under such circumstances. Return the store or compensate them fairly.

• The Patels are amazing people and very hard workers...My kids attend the school across the street from their store(yes THEIR store) they are always so generous with the kids but not just with a slurpee but with their time ...they know my whole family by name I would say their know most of the school by name, every time i go there they ask my kids how there grades are, how their reading scores are doing ...they ask my son how baseball is...these are not just business owners, these are amazing members of our community. Whatever it is that 7/11 says these amazing people did is crazy and without a chance to defend themselves ridiculous...7/11 you should be ashamed of yourselves for doing this to amazing hard working families Our community will suffer without them a part of it, this breaks my heart that big business thinks they can just have their way with small owners that have put their whole lives into building a business and a wonderful reputation.

• If an explanation is not forthcoming, I will let my feet and wallet do my talking. I will encourage my friends, people I meet, and my business associates to do the same.

• What 7-11 did to the Patel family is tragic and appears to be totally unjustified, with allegations that have not been proven, and the Patel's were not given a chance to tell their side. This is bullying at its finest. Please do the right thigh, and either return the store or give them fair compensation.

• Wrong... 7-11 is lame for doing this.

• These are good people who treated their franchise with care for almost two decades. Let's do right by them. Return the store or provide compensation.

• I agree completely. I will never shop in that 7 11unless this is settled in the right and fairest way. The Patel's have my support.

• I can't believe long-time franchisees were treated this way. Since hearing about this, I can't bring myself to step inside of a 7-11. The Patels are great people, I hope that 7-11 does the right thing here!

• This has been a staple in our neighborhood for years! I own my own day care and I have shared story with all my clients including city employees and parents who were frequenting the store. Until the store is given back or they are given restitution none of us will be frequenting the store.