How many Circle K outlets were at the start of 2023 in Alabama?
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 Circle K outlets in Alabama at the start of 2023. This number reflects the total number of franchised outlets operating in Alabama at the beginning of that year.
It is important to note that the FDD also provides data on company-owned stores. According to Table No. 8, there were 126 company-owned Circle K outlets in Alabama at the start of 2023. Therefore, the total number of Circle K outlets (franchised and company-owned) in Alabama at the beginning of 2023 was 292.
Prospective franchisees should consider these figures to understand Circle K's market presence and operational scale within Alabama. The growth and changes in outlet numbers over the years (2023-2025) can also provide insights into the brand's expansion strategy and market dynamics in the region.