Scandal-ridden convenience store giant 7-Eleven has begun terminating franchises for payroll breaches following revelations that worker exploitation was rife across the 620 stores. It comes as franchisees met in Brisbane on Friday to hear details on the "new deal" being offered by 7-Eleven head office, which includes plans to increase the profit share. It is understood franchisees have nominated a leading franchisee, who Fairfax Media has chosen not to name, as their "national leader" to represent their wishes at meetings with head office. The termination of franchises has sent shockwaves through the 7-Eleven system. Head office representatives have previously said in several forums, including during an on-the-record interview with Fairfax Media and at a Senate hearing, that terminating franchises was nearly impossible under the Franchising Code of Conduct.