How Franchising Works with Circle K

How it works

How it works

How it works

Franchise Road Map

Thank you for your interest. You may be wondering - Is Circle K the right fit for me? We recognize that each prospective franchisee is unique with their own questions about potential franchise locations. We've done our best to address those below.

Qualifiers

We are pleased that you are interested in becoming a Circle K Franchisee. We encourage you to learn more about our minimum qualifiers, which may vary substantially based on your particular situation. If you believe you would be a fit for the Circle K community, please contact us today.

Net Worth of $1,000,000
Liquid Assets of $100,000
Entrepreneurial Spirit

* The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Circle K convenience store franchise is from $268,500 to $3,029,500 if you are converting an existing convenience store to a Circle K store and $1,383,500 to $4,846,500 for a newly constructed Circle K Store.

Types of Franchise Agreements

Whether you are interested in opening one site or many sites, we have a program that will align with your goals.

Single-Site

This is the most common type of agreement. It is an appropriate path to consider if you are interested in converting an existing convenience store or building a new location.

Multi-Site

This type of agreement is ideal for candidates with a network of retail locations or for existing franchisees adding additional sites.

Store Types

Convert

Rebrand your existing location.

Purchase

Purchase a designated company operated Circle K location from us

Build

Build a new store on real estate you own or lease

Develop

Develop a new store on property we help you find.

Fuel

Consistent Brand Value and Awareness across a growing Circle K network

Improved Consideration and Consumer Choice through Targeting Strategies and the Marketing mix

Deliver Consistent, Stable Supply and Strong Logistics through our fuel purchasing alliance with Musket (a subsidiary of Love’s truck stops)

Sustainability and Innovation programs focused on customer engagement

Fleet and B2B partnership growth initiatives support traffic and volume growth

Turnkey fuel inventory management

Available Brands

Circle K

Our globally recognized, flagship convenience store brand with over 12,000 locations worldwide.

Kangaroo Express

Our regional brand primarily located in the Southeast United States.


Process

You may have questions about how the Franchise Process works. Let our experienced Franchise Development Managers guide you.

About the Process
Veterans

We are proud of, and grateful for, our troops. As such, we are thrilled to share that we are part of the Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative; commonly known as VetFran.

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Franchise Canada

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International Franchise

We are seeking qualified Master License applicants, capable of developing 100 stores or more, who bring the financial resources, local market knowledge, and operating commitment necessary to build a thriving convenience store business outside of the US. and Canada.

International Opportunities