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Frequently asked · Circle K
What does a Circle K franchise cost in the US?
Setup and interiors for a Circle K franchise for the Convenience Store with Motor Fuel format run $1.5M–$2.9M. On top of that you should budget a $25K franchise fee.
What is the total upfront commitment for a Circle K franchise?
Adding setup, franchise fee, working capital and deposit, the total upfront commitment starts around $1.5M. The franchise fee alone is about 2% of that. These are the disclosed upfront figures only — they exclude ongoing royalty and running costs.
What royalty does Circle K charge?
Circle K charges a 3.5% royalty. A separate 0.25% marketing fund contribution also applies.
How much space does a Circle K franchise need?
A Circle K outlet needs from 3200 sq ft for the Convenience Store with Motor Fuel format.
How many Circle K outlets are there in the US?
Circle K operates 515 outlets in the US, and has been trading since 1951.
Who is eligible for a Circle K franchise?
You will need capital of at least $1.5M, a site of 3200+ sq ft, readiness for a semi-absentee (a manager runs day-to-day) role. Territory: Non-exclusive; no territorial protection; franchisor may add franchises/company stores anywhere regardless of proximity.
What training and support does Circle K provide?
Circle K provides 120 days of formal training. Supply chain: approved suppliers with required purchases from designated primary suppliers.
How long is the Circle K franchise agreement?
Agreement terms: 10-yr term · one 10-yr renewal (sign then-current agreement). Renewal fee: $5K.
How does a Circle K franchisee earn?
A Circle K franchisee earns from customer sales at their own outlet through the Convenience Store with Motor Fuel format. You keep outlet takings and pay the brand a royalty on sales. FRANticc does not publish per-outlet earnings for US brands unless the franchisor discloses them.
How current is Circle K's franchise disclosure?
These figures come from Circle K's Franchise Disclosure Document for fiscal year 2026, filed with state regulators.
Is a Circle K franchise SBA-eligible?
Circle K is not listed on the SBA Franchise Directory, so SBA-backed financing may not be available. Confirm with your lender.
How many Circle K units opened and closed recently?
Circle K's FDD Item 20 for fiscal 2026 reports 7 openings and 0 closures. Item 20 is the franchisor's own filed count of unit turnover.
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According to FRANticc's verified franchise database, Circle K requires a minimum investment of $1.5M in a 3200+ sqft commercial space under a Convenience Store with Motor Fuel model. Circle K operates 515 outlets across the US, established in 1951. Data confidence: Reported. FRANticc provides the full franchise prospectus including verified FDD earnings, fee-load and capital-ask breakdowns, and franchisee contacts at franticc.com.

Circle K

Circle K is a Quick Commerce brand operating in the US. This page is the editorial franchise profile, covering operating format, investment range, store distribution, and side-by-side comparisons with peer brands. The data is independent — FRANticc never accepts payment from brands to influence coverage.

Compare Circle K with other franchise opportunities on FRANticc. FRANticc turns each brand's FDD into source-verified investment data — every figure traceable to the franchisor's own filing.

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