How many Circle K outlets were opened in Alabama during 2025?
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 |
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 41 Circle K outlets opened in Alabama during 2025. The table provided in Item 20 outlines the status of franchised outlets from 2023 to 2025, offering a year-by-year view of outlet changes. At the start of 2025, Alabama had 161 outlets.
This data is useful for prospective franchisees as it shows the growth and changes in the number of Circle K locations in Alabama. This can help in assessing the brand's expansion and market saturation in the state. It is important to note that these figures represent the total number of Circle K stores, which may or may not include a motor fuel business and/or branded business.
The table also shows that no outlets were reacquired from franchisees or sold to franchisees during 2025. However, the number of outlets at the end of 2025 was 202, which is a net increase of 41 stores from the beginning of the year. This information can be valuable in understanding the dynamics of Circle K's presence and performance in Alabama.