Does the Circle K franchise agreement require the franchisee to acknowledge whether any statements were made contrary to the FDD?

According to the 2025 Circle K Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee must acknowledge whether any statements or promises were made that contradict the information provided in the disclosure document. Specifically, the franchisee is asked to confirm whether any employee or person representing TMC Franchise Corporation made statements or promises about the costs involved in operating a Circle K store, motor fuel business, or branded business that are not included in the Disclosure Document or that are contrary to the information within it. The franchisee must check either "Yes" or "No" to this question. If the franchisee answers yes, they are prompted to provide additional comments.

Additionally, the franchisee must acknowledge whether any claims, statements, promises, or representations were made regarding potential sales, revenues, expenses, earnings, income, or profit levels at any Circle K store, motor fuel business, or branded business, beyond what is stated in Item 19 of the FDD. Again, a "Yes" or "No" response is required, with a request for detailed information if the answer is affirmative.

Furthermore, the franchisee must confirm whether any representations were made regarding their ability to obtain necessary licenses or permits to offer the services or products contemplated by the Circle K franchise. The franchisee also needs to acknowledge that TMC Franchise Corporation disclaims liability for third-party studies of the prospective Circle K location, including statements of potential volume, income, earnings, expenses, profits, or financial or business success. They must also acknowledge that the approval of the site does not guarantee the success or profitability of the Circle K store.