How many Circle K outlets closed in California during 2024?
Circle_K Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlets at | Outlets | Outlets Reacquired | Outlets | Outlets Sold to | Outlets at End | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State | Year | ||||||
| Start of Year | Opened | from Franchisees | Closed | Franchisees | of the Year | ||
| 2023 | 166 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 168 | |
| Alabama | 2024 | 168 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 161 |
| 2025 | 161 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 202 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Alaska | 2024 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | |
| 2023 | 602 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 595 | |
| Arizona | 2024 | 595 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 582 |
| 2025 | 582 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 586 | |
| 2023 | 15 | 43 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 55 | |
| Arkansas | 2024 | 55 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| 2025 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 | |
| 2023 | 191 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 183 | |
| California | 2024 | 183 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 185 |
| 2025 | 185 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 175 | |
| 2023 | 183 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 187 | |
| Colorado | 2024 | 187 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 188 |
| 2025 | 188 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 191 | |
| 2023 | 730 | 24 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 733 | |
| Florida | 2024 | 733 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 742 |
| 2025 | 742 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 734 | |
| 2023 | 298 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 298 | |
| Georgia | 2024 | 298 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 296 |
| 2025 | 296 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 305 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Idaho | 2024 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 303 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 310 | |
| Illinois | 2024 | 310 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 310 |
| 2025 | 310 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 305 | |
| 2023 | 166 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 165 | |
| Indiana | 2024 | 165 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 167 |
| 2025 | 167 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 160 | |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Iowa | 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Outlets at | Outlets | Outlets Reacquired | Outlets | Outlets Sold to | Outlets at End | ||
| State | Year | ||||||
| Start of Year | Opened | from Franchisees | Closed | Franchisees | of the Year | ||
| 202 |
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 3 Circle K outlets that closed in California during 2024. This number is based on the data provided in Item 20, which details the status of both company-owned and franchised outlets over the past three years. The table includes information about store openings, closures, and transfers.
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates the stability and turnover of Circle K locations in California. While openings suggest growth and opportunity, closures might raise concerns about market conditions or franchise performance. It's important to note that the reasons for these closures are not specified in the table, and could range from poor performance to strategic decisions by Circle K.
It would be prudent for potential franchisees to investigate the reasons behind store closures in their target areas. Understanding the factors that contribute to closures can help franchisees make informed decisions and develop strategies to mitigate risks. This information, combined with other due diligence efforts, can provide a more comprehensive picture of the franchise opportunity.