How many Circle K outlets were operating in Alabama at the start of 2023?
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 166 company-owned Circle K outlets in Alabama at the beginning of 2023. During 2023, 3 new outlets were opened, while 1 closed, resulting in a total of 168 company-owned Circle K outlets in Alabama by the end of 2023.
In 2024, Circle K opened 3 additional outlets and closed 10, bringing the total to 161 by the end of that year. The following year, 2025, saw a significant increase with 41 outlets opening and none closing, resulting in 202 outlets by the end of 2025.
This data reflects the changes in company-owned Circle K locations over the three-year period, showing both growth and contraction in the Alabama market. A prospective franchisee should note these figures to understand the dynamics of Circle K's presence and expansion strategy in the state.