In 2023, how many Circle K outlets were reacquired by the franchisor in Arkansas?
Circle_K Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Year | Outlets at | Ceased | Outlets at | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlets | Non- | Reacquired by | ||||||
| State | Start of Year | Opened | Terminations | Renewals | Franchisor | Operations Other Reasons | End of the Year | |
| 2023 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
| Alabama | 2024 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 2025 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2023 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | |
| Arkansas | 2024 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 86–99)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Circle K's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in 2023, there were zero Circle K outlets reacquired by the franchisor in the state of Arkansas.
This information is based on the table that outlines the status of company-owned outlets for the years 2023 to 2025. The table provides a breakdown by state, detailing the number of outlets at the start of the year, the number of outlets opened, terminations, non-renewals, outlets reacquired by Circle K, outlets that ceased operations for other reasons, and the number of outlets at the end of the year.
For prospective Circle K franchisees, this data indicates the stability of Circle K's company-owned operations in Arkansas. The absence of re acquisitions suggests that Circle K did not need to take back any outlets from franchisees due to performance or other issues during that year. This could be interpreted as a positive sign, reflecting well on the existing franchise network and the support provided by Circle K.