On what date does the Motor Fuel Agreement term begin for Circle K franchisees?
Circle_K Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| This Motor Fuel Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into between TMC Franchise Corporation("Seller") and, ("Purchaser"). |
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| WITNESSETH: |
| In consideration of the mutual promises herein contained, Seller, or its affiliate on behalf |
| of Seller, will sell and deliver to Purchaser at the premises located at |
| (the "Premises"), and Purchaser will purchase, receive and pay for, branded motor fuel product(s) |
| under the CIRCLE K® |
| trademarks, service marks, trade names, brand names, trade dress, logos, |
| color patterns, color schemes, design schemes, insignia, image standards or other brand |
| identifications (the "Proprietary Marks"), and other products, of the kind and in the quantities and |
| under the terms and conditions specifically set forth in Commodity Schedule(s) attached hereto |
| and made a part hereof. |
| 1. |
| Term; Renewal. The term ("Term") of this Agreement will begin on the Effective Date |
| (as |
| defined on signature page hereto) and will terminate upon the expiration or earlier termination of |
| the Convenience Store Franchise Agreement entered into between Seller and Purchaser governing |
| the Premises (the "Convenience Store Franchise Agreement"), unless terminated earlier pursuant |
| to the terms hereof. The Term will renew if and only if the Franchise Agreement is renewed, in |
| accordance with the renewal terms and conditions set forth in the Franchise Agreement. |
| 2. |
| Products. |
| Purchaser agrees that Seller will be the exclusive supplier of all of Purchaser's |
| motor fuel requirements at the Premises at all times during the Term. The following Commodity |
| Schedule(s) forming a part of this Agreement were affixed at or before the signing hereof. |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 100–359)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Circle K's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the term of the Motor Fuel Agreement begins on the Effective Date, as defined on the signature page of the agreement. The term lasts for the same duration as the Convenience Store Franchise Agreement between the Seller and the Purchaser, unless terminated earlier. The Motor Fuel Agreement's term will only be renewed if the Convenience Store Franchise Agreement is also renewed, following the terms and conditions outlined in that agreement.
In practical terms, this means the start date of your Circle K Motor Fuel Agreement is tied directly to the date you sign the agreement. The length of the Motor Fuel Agreement mirrors the length of your main Circle K franchise agreement. Franchisees should note that the continuation of their fuel supply agreement is dependent on renewing their overall franchise agreement.
Prospective Circle K franchisees should carefully review the signature page of their Motor Fuel Agreement to confirm the Effective Date. They should also understand the renewal terms of their Convenience Store Franchise Agreement, as these terms directly impact the potential renewal of their Motor Fuel Agreement. This ensures a clear understanding of the agreement's duration and renewal conditions.