How many new Circle K outlets opened in Georgia during 2023?
Circle_K Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
doubt, outlets in this Table 8 are a subset of the outlets identified in Table 3.
Table No. 9
Status of Company-Owned Outlets (Motor Fuel)* For Years 2023 to 2025
| Outlets at | Outlets | Reacquired | Outlets | Outlets Sold | Outlets at | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State | Year | Start of Year | Opened | from Franchisees | Closed | to Franchisees | End of the Year |
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 44 Circle K outlets opened in Georgia during 2023. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details the status of franchised outlets from 2023 to 2025, showing the number of outlets at the start of the year, the number opened, reacquired from franchisees, closed, sold to franchisees, and the number at the end of the year for each state.
For a prospective franchisee, this information is useful in understanding the growth and changes in the number of Circle K locations in specific states over the past few years. It can help them assess the brand's expansion rate and stability in different markets. The data also shows whether outlets were reacquired or sold to franchisees, which could indicate the company's strategy regarding franchised versus company-owned locations.
It's important to note that the table includes both franchised and company-owned outlets, as indicated by the asterisk. A prospective franchisee should consider this data in conjunction with other factors, such as market saturation, local economic conditions, and competition, to make an informed decision about investing in a Circle K franchise in a particular state. This information provides a historical overview, but future performance may vary.