Is Circle K allowed to share Customer Information with its Affiliates?

According to Circle K's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Circle K owns all customer information and has the right to use it as they see fit, which includes sharing it with its affiliates. Customer Information includes contact details, sales and payment history, and any data that could identify a customer or household.

Circle K franchisees are permitted to use Customer Information only for operating their store, following the guidelines in the Franchise Agreement and Business Systems Manuals. These uses are subject to any restrictions Circle K might impose and must comply with all data privacy and security laws. Franchisees are responsible for getting customer consent to collect, store, disclose, and use personal information, ensuring that both the franchisee and Circle K can process this information as outlined in the agreement.

Franchisees must also inform Circle K immediately if they suspect any data breach at their store and must cooperate with Circle K to adhere to privacy law standards and policies. This means that while franchisees have limited access to customer data for operational purposes, Circle K maintains control over the data and can share it within its network of affiliated companies.