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What is the Credit Network Agreement for Circle K?

Circle_K Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

---------------------------------------|--------------------------------| | $50,000 or less | Up to 1.1 times Gross Sales | | $50,001 to $75,000 | Up to 1.3 times Gross Sales | | $75,001 to $100,000 | Up to 1.4 times Gross Sales | | $100,000 | Up to 1.5 | | to $150,000 | times Gross Sales | | $150,001+ | Up to 1.6 times Gross Sales |

Exhibit 5

PERSONAL GUARANTY

[Attached as Exhibit J to this Franchise Disclosure Document]

Exhibit 6

CREDIT NETWORK AGREEMENT

This Credit Network Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of the Effective Date (as set forth on the signature page hereto) and is by and between TMC Franchise Corporation ("TMC") and _______________________ ("Purchaser"). All capitalized terms not defined in this Agreement will have the meanings ascribed to them in the Underlying Agreement (defined below).

    1. TMC's Credit Card Program. Purchaser agrees to participate fully in and comply with the terms and conditions of TMC's program regarding acceptance and processing of payments in connection with customer purchases of products and services of the Circle K Business using credit cards, debit cards, stored value cards and all other types of transaction payment cards that have been approved by TMC or its affiliates from time to time, as such program may be modified from time to time by TMC or its affiliates (the "Credit Card Program"). For the purposes of this Agreement, the terms "credit card" or "credit cards" will mean and include, where applicable, the credit cards, debit cards, stored value cards and all other types of transaction payment cards that have been approved by TMC or its affiliates from time to time under the Credit Card Program. Purchaser will immediately forward all customer applications for Circle K®-branded credit cards to TMC for approval and card issuance by TMC or its designee ("Circle K® credit cards"). The termination or expiration of this Agreement will automatically terminate all rights of Purchaser with respect to any Credit Card Program, including without limitation, all rights of Purchaser to process credit card charges with TMC or its affiliates. Purchaser's participation in any Credit Card Program will be subject to all of the terms and conditions established from time to time by TMC or its affiliates. Purchaser shall accept all credit cards designated by TMC and will, in addition to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, be fully subject to and will comply with all card agreements in force between TMC or its affiliates and VISA, MasterCard, American Express, other card issuers and/or any bank, and these card agreements are expressly incorporated herein by reference. Purchaser shall not discriminate in any manner against Circle K® credit card holders as opposed to the holders of any other credit card, such as bank credit cards, that Purchaser is authorized to accept. As used herein the term "Circle K Business" means all business conducted at the Premises (as defined below) under the Circle K trademarks and business system.
    1. Term. This Agreement shall be effective commencing on the Effective Date and, except as set forth in paragraph 6 below, shall remain in effect for the same term (including any extensions thereof) as (a) the CIRCLE K® Convenience Store Franchise Agreement between TMC and Purchaser for the operation of the Circle K Business at the Premises, if no motor fuel is offered for sale to the public at the Premises (as defined below) or (b) the Circle K® Motor Fuel Agreement or Circle K® Branding Agreement, as applicable, between TMC and Purchaser, for the sale of Circle K-branded motor fuel at the Premises. The Convenience Store Franchise Agreement, the Motor Fuel Agreement or the Branding Agreement pursuant to which this Agreement was executed by the parties shall be referred to herein as the "Underlying Agreement".
      1. Purchase and Use of Equipment; Network Fees.
      • (a) Purchaser shall purchase the approved credit and debit card electronic credit

authorization terminals and related peripheral equipment (the "Equipment") from TMC or its designee and shall pay for the installation of the credit authorization terminals, by an installer selected by TMC, at the Premises. The Equipment will be sold to Purchaser at the prices and on the terms established by TMC or its designee from time to time. Within 30 days after receiving written notice from TMC, Purchaser shall install all updated credit and debit card equipment for the Circle K® Credit Card Program specified by TMC in writing. As part of the Equipment, TMC may provide Purchaser with certain proprietary or third-party software or firmware and access to TMC's network (the "TMC Network"). Purchaser understands and agrees that, in connection with its use of the Equipment and the TMC Network, Purchaser must comply with TMC's instructions and guidelines from time to time communicated to Purchaser hereunder, whether communicated in written or electronic form (such guidelines and instructions referred to collectively as the "Card Guide"), and failure by Purchaser to comply with the Card Guide constitutes a default under this Agreement.

  • (b) Purchaser understands that the Equipment may include software that is proprietary to TMC or a designated third-party supplier, and Purchaser has no right, title, or ownership interest in such software and agrees that it will neither attempt to copy, modify, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of such software, nor will Purchaser attempt to place any lien or other encumbrance on or sell any Equipment. Any lien, other encumbrance or sale by Purchaser of any such Equipment shall be void.
  • (c) TMC MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES AS TO THE CAPABILITY, EFFICIENCY, PERFORMANCE, OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE TMC NETWORK, THE SALES TRANSACTION AUTHORIZATION SERVICE, CONNECTION TO THE TMC NETWORK, ITS SALES TRANSACTION DATA CAPTURE SERVICE OR ANY CREDIT/DEBIT EQUIPMENT PROVIDED HEREUNDER, IF ANY. TMC WILL NOT BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT. TMC will not be responsible in any way for, or have any liability arising out of the use of, any equipment including, without limitation, terminals, supplies or peripheral equipment that Purchaser purchases, leases or otherwise acquires as part of its obligations hereunder.
  • (d) TMC reserves the right to make any changes or modifications in the TMC Network or the method by which Purchaser is provided access to the TMC Network, and Purchaser agrees to permit TMC to alter any Equipment to accommodate such changes or modifications, at Purchaser's expense.
  • (e) Purchaser must pay TMC the then-current service fee for access to and use of the TMC Network and any Equipment that TMC provides, if any, in the current amount of $50 per month ("Network Fee"), payable in advance on the 25th day of each month. The Network Fee may be adjusted by TMC from time to time on thirty (30) days' prior written notice to Purchaser. The Network Fee covers support for such costs as the broadband connection, the virtual private network (VPN), the router and Local Area Network (LAN) switch, Purchaser's broadband internet service and backup broadband connection. The LAN switch must be for the sole use of the EPOS

terminals. TMC will order and install the broadband connection in accordance with TMC's Wide Area Network (WAN) standards and provisions. In addition to the Network Fee, Purchaser shall pay to, or reimburse, TMC for all taxes, fees, duties, or other governmental levies or charges that are now imposed, or may hereafter be imposed, on or with respect to any services provided by TMC under this Agreement.

  1. Assignment of Credit Card Charges; Processing and Per-Transaction Fees.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 100)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Circle K's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Credit Network Agreement outlines the terms and conditions for franchisee participation in TMC's (TMC Franchise Corporation) credit card program. This agreement mandates that franchisees fully comply with TMC's program for processing customer payments made via credit cards, debit cards, stored value cards, and other transaction payment cards approved by TMC. The agreement specifies that the franchisee must use approved credit and debit card electronic credit authorization terminals and related equipment purchased from TMC or its designee. Franchisees are also required to install updated credit and debit card equipment as specified by TMC.

The Credit Network Agreement also covers the assignment of credit card charges, processing, and associated fees. Circle K franchisees agree to assign their credit card sales invoices to TMC, who will then credit the franchisee's trade account for the amount due. TMC also purchases retail credit card sales invoices from cardholders of VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and other approved credit cards. The agreement extends for the same term as the underlying agreement, whether it's the Convenience Store Franchise Agreement, the Motor Fuel Agreement, or the Branding Agreement.

Several obligations are placed on the Circle K franchisee. Franchisees must adhere to TMC's instructions and guidelines, as communicated in the Card Guide, and failure to comply constitutes a default under the agreement. The agreement also requires franchisees to indemnify TMC against losses related to the use of the TMC Network or the franchisee's failure to comply with the agreement. TMC retains the right to terminate the Credit Card Program with a 48-hour notice, and termination of the Underlying Agreement automatically terminates the Credit Network Agreement.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.