Does Circle K currently have purchasing or distribution cooperatives for the Branded Business?

According to Circle K's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are currently no purchasing or distribution cooperatives for the Branded Business. However, Circle K may negotiate purchase arrangements with suppliers, including price terms, for the benefit of the Branded System.

This means that as a franchisee, you will not be part of any formal cooperative buying group that pools resources with other franchisees to negotiate better prices or distribution terms. Instead, Circle K itself may negotiate with suppliers on behalf of the entire Branded System. While franchisees may benefit from these negotiated arrangements, they do not have direct control or input into the negotiation process as they would in a cooperative.

It's important to note that Circle K does not provide any material benefits to franchisees, such as renewal options or granting additional franchises, based on their purchase of particular products or services or their use of specific suppliers. This suggests that franchisees are not obligated to purchase from specific suppliers to gain preferential treatment from the franchisor.