How many Circle K outlets in California were terminated in 2024?
Circle_K Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e K Stores that may or may not include a Motor Fuel Business and/or Branded Business.
Table No. 3
Status of Franchised Outlets* For Years 2023 to 2025
| Year | Outlets at | Ceased | Outlets at | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlets | Non- | Reacquired by | ||||||
| State | Start of Year | Opened | Terminations | Renewals | Franchisor | Operations Other Reasons | End of the Year | |
| 2023 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 10 terminations of Circle K outlets in California during 2024. The provided table, which summarizes outlet data from 2023 to 2025, shows that at the start of 2024, there were 240 outlets in California. During 2024, 11 new outlets opened, and 10 were terminated, resulting in 225 outlets by the end of the year.
This information is valuable for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and performance of Circle K franchises in California. A high number of terminations could indicate issues with the franchise model or market conditions in the state, while a low number suggests a more stable and successful environment.
Prospective franchisees should further investigate the reasons behind these terminations to understand whether they were voluntary or involuntary, and what factors contributed to them. This due diligence can help in assessing the risks and opportunities associated with opening a Circle K franchise in California.