How many Circle K outlets in Illinois were at the start of 2023?
Circle_K Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
res that may or may not include a Motor Fuel Business and/or Branded Business.
Table No. 4 Status of Company-Owned Outlets* For Years 2023 to 2025**
| 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 |
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 303 Circle K outlets in Illinois at the start of 2023, according to one table. Another table indicates that there were 190 Circle K outlets at the start of 2023. It is important to note that the tables in this Item 20 refer to different types of Circle K stores.
Specifically, the first table, Table No. 3, refers to Circle K stores that may or may not include a Motor Fuel Business and/or Branded Business. The second table, Table No. 1, includes only Circle K stores that include either a Motor Fuel Business or a Branded Business.
Prospective franchisees should clarify with Circle K which table is most representative of the type of franchise they are considering. Understanding the distinction between these tables is crucial for accurately assessing the market and potential growth opportunities in Illinois.