Does the Circle K franchise agreement require the franchisee to acknowledge they understood the information in the disclosure document?

According to the 2025 Circle K Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must acknowledge certain aspects of the franchise agreement and related documents. Specifically, franchisees must confirm that the franchise agreement, along with the disclosure document, constitutes the entire agreement between them and Circle K. This acknowledgment means that any prior oral or written statements not explicitly included in these documents are not considered part of the agreement. This provision aims to ensure clarity and prevent misunderstandings by limiting the agreement to what is formally documented.

Additionally, franchisees must acknowledge that Circle K makes no representations or warranties regarding third-party studies of prospective locations. Circle K also disclaims all liability related to these studies, meaning franchisees cannot hold Circle K responsible for the accuracy or outcomes predicted in those third-party analyses. Franchisees also need to confirm their understanding that the franchise is granted for a specific location only, and Circle K retains the right to issue other franchises or operate competing businesses, regardless of their proximity to the franchisee's location.

Furthermore, the franchisee must acknowledge that Circle K's approval of a site does not guarantee the success or profitability of the Circle K store at that location. These acknowledgments are confirmed by checking either a 'Yes' or 'No' box, with space provided for comments if needed. These acknowledgments are part of a broader release where the franchisee agrees to release Circle K from any claims related to the franchise agreement, with the franchisee confirming they have had adequate opportunity to gather all necessary information before entering the agreement.