Which items in the Circle K Disclosure Document relate to the franchisee's obligation for site selection and acquisition/lease?
Circle_K Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Obligation | Section in Agreement | Disclosure Document Item |
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| a. Site selection and | Article 7 of Convenience Store Franchise | Items 5, 8 & 11 |
| acquisition/lease | Agreement |
Circle K Store
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Pre-Opening Obligations
Before you open your business, we will:
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- Review your site and consult with you regarding site selection, but you are ultimately responsible for locating and obtaining an acceptable site (Convenience Store Franchise Agreement, Section 2.1). In evaluating a proposed site, we consider such factors as competition, trade area analysis, proximity to institutions and other potential sources of customers, building suitability, traffic and transportation, the nature and extent of adjacent businesses, the comparative advantages of a particular market, and other factors. We will generally respond within 30 days of your request for approval of your proposed site. If we do not approve the site you propose, we will permit you to examine alternative search areas for your site.
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- Approve your property or building lease relating to your Circle K Store (Convenience Store Franchise Agreement, Section 7.7).
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- Provide you with site development standards, construction standards, and specifications, based on the as-built plans you provide to TMC of your existing store in a CAD format. If a CAD format is not available, TMC will hire a firm to complete the measurements and provide a plan for your Store in a CAD format, using funds from your Equipment/Construction Funds. If you choose not to accept the Equipment/Construction Funding, you will bear the costs associated with providing the CAD. Once the plan has been approved, TMC will provide you with a complete floor plan, work scope, interior sign and paint plan, and exterior sign and image plan for the project. All construction plans, material specifications, and floor designs must be approved by us before you begin construction (Convenience Store Franchise Agreement, Sections 7.1, 7.2, and 7.6).
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- Consult with you regarding the design and layout of your Circle K Store (Convenience Store Franchise Agreement, Section 7.1). We will also provide you with merchandise planograms and recommended retail prices.
Source: Item 9 — FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS (FDD pages 53–55)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Circle K's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 9 outlines the franchisee's obligations and references other items within the document that pertain to specific duties. Specifically, regarding site selection and acquisition/lease, Item 9 indicates that Article 7 of the Convenience Store Franchise Agreement and Items 5, 8, and 11 of the Disclosure Document are relevant. This means franchisees should carefully review these sections to understand their responsibilities in choosing a location and securing the necessary property rights.
Item 11 further elaborates on Circle K's role in site selection, stating that while Circle K will review the site and consult with the franchisee, the franchisee is ultimately responsible for locating and obtaining an acceptable site. Circle K considers factors such as competition, trade area analysis, and traffic when evaluating a proposed site. The document states Circle K will generally respond within 30 days of a franchisee's request for site approval. If Circle K does not approve the proposed site, the franchisee can examine alternative search areas.
Additionally, Item 11 mentions that Circle K must approve the property or building lease. It also states that Circle K will provide site development standards, construction standards, and specifications based on as-built plans provided by the franchisee. All construction plans, material specifications, and floor designs must be approved by Circle K before construction begins. These stipulations highlight the importance of close collaboration with Circle K during the site selection and development process to ensure compliance with their standards and avoid potential issues down the line, including possible termination of the franchise agreement if the store is not constructed according to the agreed-upon plans and specifications.