How many franchised Circle K outlets were operating at the start of 2024?
Circle_K Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlets at the | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlets at the | ||||
| Outlet Type | Year | Start of the Year | End of the Year | Net Change |
| 2023 | 636 | 639 | +3 | |
| Franchised | 2024 | 639 | 586 | -53 |
| Outlets | 2025 | 586 | 569 | -17 |
| 2023 | 5261 | 5289 | +28 | |
| Company- | 2024 | 5289 | 5477 | +188 |
| Owned** | 2025 | 5477 | 5556 | +79 |
| 2023 | 5897 | 5928 | +31 | |
| Total Outlets | 2024 | 5928 | 6063 | +135 |
| 2025 | 6063 | 6125 | +62 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 86–99)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Circle K's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 639 franchised Circle K outlets operating at the start of 2024. This information is based on the table that summarizes the status of franchised outlets for the years 2023 to 2025. The table provides a year-by-year breakdown of the number of franchised outlets at the start and end of each year, as well as the net change in outlets during the year.
For a prospective franchisee, this number gives an idea of the size and stability of the Circle K franchise system. It shows the number of existing franchisees at the beginning of the year. The table also shows that the number of franchised locations decreased to 586 by the end of 2024, indicating a net change of -53 during that year.
It is important to note that this table includes Circle K stores that may or may not include a Motor Fuel Business and/or Branded Business. This means the total number of franchised outlets includes a variety of Circle K store types. Reviewing the trends in outlet numbers can provide insight into the growth and changes within the Circle K franchise system.