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| Circle K 1130 W. Warner Rd. DC-07 Tempe, AZ 85284 |
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Business Description
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: 1995
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington
Financial Requirements
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
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: 1995
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 4,050 | 60.9% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 2,600 | 39.1% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 6,650 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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: | $15-250K |
| Total Investment: | $15K-1.3MM |
| Average Total Investment: | $950K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $15K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $15K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 4% |
| Average Royalty: | 4% |
| Advertising Fee: | 2% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,500-3,000
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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