How many Circle K outlets opened in North Carolina during 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 |
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 4 Circle K outlets opened in North Carolina during 2023. The table provided in Item 20 outlines the status of outlets, including the number opened, for the years 2023, 2024, and 2025 across various states. This data offers prospective franchisees insight into the brand's growth and activity in specific regions.
Specifically, the table details the number of outlets at the start of the year, the number of outlets opened, reacquired from franchisees, closed, and sold to franchisees, and the number of outlets at the end of the year. For North Carolina in 2023, the table shows 345 outlets at the start of the year, 4 outlets opened, no outlets reacquired or sold to franchisees, 2 outlets closed, and 347 outlets at the end of the year.
This level of detail can help potential Circle K franchisees assess the stability and expansion of the franchise in North Carolina. Reviewing this information in the FDD can assist in understanding the market dynamics and the brand's performance in that particular state. It is important to note that these figures represent the total number of company-owned and franchised Circle K stores.