When is the Licensing Fee due for a Circle K Branded Business, and how must it be paid?
Circle_K Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
THER FEES**
Branded Business
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensing Fee | Varies, but generally $0.0075 per gallon of fuel sold at Branded Business. We reserve the right to modify the Licensing Fee. | Payable monthly on the 25th day of each month by electronic funds transfer | You are required to pay us a monthly Licensing Fee, and your monthly Licensing Fees must exceed $500 per month, per s |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 22–35)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Circle K's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Licensing Fee for a Circle K branded business is payable monthly on the 25th day of each month. Payment must be made via electronic funds transfer. This fee is paid in exchange for the right to use Circle K trademarks in connection with advertising, marketing, and reselling motor fuel products at the premises.
The Licensing Fee varies, but is generally calculated as $0.0075 per gallon of fuel sold at the branded business. However, Circle K reserves the right to modify this Licensing Fee. Franchisees are required to pay a minimum monthly Licensing Fee of $500 per site.
It is important to note that Circle K has the right to modify the Network Fee from time to time with 30 days' advance written notice, up to a 20% increase in any 12-month period. Franchisees should be aware of these potential changes and factor them into their financial planning.