Circle K
We operate Circle K convenience stores that serve customers looking for everyday essentials, snacks, beverages, and other convenience items in a quick, easy retail format. Our stores are designed as full-service convenience locations and may also include food service and other merchandise depending on the site. We also offer motor fuel businesses that sell Circle K-branded fuel, as well as branded fuel operations that use the Circle K mark for fuel sales. Our business is built around consistent store standards, recognizable branding, and uniform operating systems that help deliver a familiar customer experience. At a high level, we support convenience retail and fuel operations through standardized store design, product sourcing, signage, training, and operating procedures.
Your franchise match score
Automotive
Brand highlights
- CEOBrian Hannasch
- Headquarters1130 West Warner Road, Tempe, AZ, 85284
- Year founded1995
- Year started franchising1995
- IndustryAutomotive
- Locations open5997 (+915 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$614,250 - $1,927,400
- Franchise fee$25,000
- RoyaltySingle Site Operator: 3.0% to 5.5% of total Gross Sales, with a minimum of $1,000 per month; Multi Site Operator: 2.5% to 5.5% of total Gross Sales, with a minimum of $1,000 per month
- Brand fundGeneral Promotional Fee: 0.25% of Gross Sales (on Gross Sales of up to $125,000) for general promotional costs; Local and Regional Promotional Fee: Up to 1.25% of Gross Sales (on Gross Sales of up to $125,000) for local and regional promotional costs; National Promotional Fee: Up to 0.25% of Gross Sales (on Gross Sales of up to $125,000)
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
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FDD insights
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2021-07-07
| Category | Detail | View |
|---|---|---|
| The Franchisor & Executives | Learn about Circle K, its parent company, and the executive leadership team responsible for operating and supporting the franchise system. | |
| Initial Franchise Fee | Learn about the initial franchise fee required to join the Circle K franchise system and what that fee covers. | |
| Other Fees | Understand the ongoing and additional fees associated with owning a Circle K franchise, including royalties, marketing contributions, and other required payments. | |
| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a Circle K franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
| Territory | Understand how franchise territories are defined, whether they are exclusive, and under what circumstances they may be modified by Circle K. | |
| Financial Performance Representations | Review any financial performance information Circle K provides, including revenue or earnings data, if disclosed. |
Location data
| Total locations | 5997 |
| Franchise locations | 648 |
| Corporate locations | 5349 |
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