Does Circle K make representations about the past financial performance of franchised outlets?

According to Circle K's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Circle K does not make any representations about a franchisee's future financial performance or the past financial performance of company-owned or franchised outlets. This means that Circle K does not provide any data or projections regarding the potential revenues, expenses, or profits that a franchisee might expect to achieve. This is a common practice in franchising, as past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. However, Circle K may provide the actual records of an existing outlet if you are considering buying it.

This lack of financial performance representations places a greater burden on the prospective franchisee to conduct their own due diligence and market research. It is crucial to independently assess the potential profitability of a Circle K franchise by analyzing factors such as location, competition, local market conditions, and your own management capabilities. Without any financial performance data from Circle K, your own investigation becomes even more critical in evaluating the opportunity.

While Circle K does not provide financial performance representations, the FDD does state that if you receive any financial performance information or projections of your future income, you should report it to Circle K's management, the Federal Trade Commission, and the appropriate state regulatory agencies. This is to ensure that any unauthorized representations are addressed and do not mislead potential franchisees. Prospective franchisees should contact Justin Shelton at 1130 West Warner Road, Tempe, Arizona 85284, telephone number 602-728-3958, to report any unauthorized representations.

It is important to note that Circle K also does not authorize its employees or representatives to make any financial performance representations either orally or in writing. This reinforces the importance of relying solely on your own due diligence and not on any unofficial information provided by Circle K personnel. If you are considering a Circle K franchise, you should be prepared to conduct a thorough financial analysis and seek professional advice to assess the potential risks and rewards.