In Arkansas, how many Circle K outlets were at the start of 2024?
Circle_K Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlets at | Outlets | Outlets Reacquired | Outlets | Outlets Sold to | Outlets at End | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State | Year | ||||||
| Start of Year | Opened | from Franchisees | Closed | Franchisees | of the Year | ||
| 2023 | 166 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 168 | |
| Alabama | 2024 | 168 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 161 |
| 2025 | 161 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 202 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Alaska | 2024 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | |
| 2023 | 602 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 595 | |
| Arizona | 2024 | 595 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 582 |
| 2025 | 582 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 586 | |
| 2023 | 15 | 43 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 55 | |
| Arkansas | 2024 | 55 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| 2025 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 | |
| 2023 | 191 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 183 | |
| California | 2024 | 183 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 185 |
| 2025 | 185 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 175 | |
| 2023 | 183 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 187 | |
| Colorado | 2024 | 187 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 188 |
| 2025 | 188 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 191 | |
| 2023 | 730 | 24 |
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, there were varying numbers of outlets reported for Arkansas at the start of 2024, depending on the type of outlet. One table indicates there were 55 Circle K outlets in Arkansas at the beginning of 2024. Another table shows 43 outlets at the start of 2024. Yet another table lists 16 outlets at the start of 2024, while a fourth table shows 21 outlets at the start of 2024. Finally, a fifth table indicates 11 outlets at the start of 2023.
These discrepancies may be due to different reporting methods, definitions of what constitutes an "outlet," or the inclusion/exclusion of specific types of Circle K locations (e.g., company-owned vs. franchisee-owned, or stores with/without gas). It is important to note that these numbers reflect the total number of Circle K outlets, not just franchise locations.
A prospective franchisee should seek clarification from Circle K regarding these inconsistencies to understand the true number and nature of Circle K locations in Arkansas. Understanding the market saturation and the types of existing outlets is crucial for assessing the potential for a new franchise location.