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Circle K

The Circle K Franchise Program offers Superior business systems, extensive training and effective promotional tools. Our ongoing business support and our heritage brand is, in fact, the Circle K advantage. With our recognized image and popular proprietary products, Circle K attracts a loyal customer base.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1951

Franchising Since:

1999

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	487	15.6%
Company-Owned Units:	2,629	84.4%
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Total Operating Units:	3,116	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	3,085	100%	In 29 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 1 Foreign Countries
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Total:	3,085	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Arizona	553
2. Florida	488
3. California	348

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$300K
Cash Investment:	$100-250K
Total Investment:	$171-1,403K
Average Total Investment:	$787K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$15K
Average Franchise Fee:	$15K
On-Going Royalty:	4%
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees:

8 Full-time, 4 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

1,500-3,000

Preferred Sites:

Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	1200
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Phoenix, AZ	2 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	5
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 5 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

200

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	No
Overseas:	Yes, Asia

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: