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Circle K

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Circle K
1130 W. Warner Rd. DC-07
Tempe, AZ 85284
800#: (800) 813-7677
Tel: (714) 337-3404
Fax: (602) 728-5248
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.circlek.com
Contact: Mr. Daniel D. Williams, Director Franchise Development


Unlike any other convenience store and petroleum company, we offer you a CIRCLE K license opportunity that helps to build a business with leading brands in both the convenience store and petroleum industries (CIRCLE K/76). Licensing leading brands in these industries provides you with the ability to offer your customers a one-of-a-kind convenience experience. We also offer superior business systems, extensive training and effective promotional tools. This unique combination is the CIRCLE K advantage.




Franchisor Background


Established: 1951
First Franchise: 1995
Franchise Units: 579
Company-Owned Units: 1,600
Total Units: 2,179

Distribution:
U.S. -- 2179; Canada -- 0; International -- 4000
-North America -- Operations in 35 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 530 in AZ, 377 in FL, 300 CA

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 125
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 4, 5, 3, 3, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,ND,OR,SD,VA,WA (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 8 FT, 4 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,500-3,000 SF; FS (Click here for abbreviations)
Encourage Conversion: Yes


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $15-450K
Total Investment: $15K-1.1MM
Average Total Investment: $950.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $300K

Fees:
-Franchise: $15K
-Average Franchise Fee: $15.0K
-Royalty: 4%
-Average Royalty: 4.0%
-Advertising: 2%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: Yes/5
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: NA
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 1,200
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 4 Weeks in Phoenix, AZ.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

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

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