How many Circle K outlets were at the start of 2023 in Arizona?
Circle_K Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
doubt, outlets in this Table 8 are a subset of the outlets identified in Table 3.
Table No. 9
Status of Company-Owned Outlets (Motor Fuel)* For Years 2023 to 2025
| Outlets at | Outlets | Reacquired | Outlets | Outlets Sold | Outlets at | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State | Year | Start of Year | Opened | from Franchisees | Closed | to Franchisees | End of the Year |
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 522 Circle K outlets in Arizona at the start of 2023. During 2023, 5 new outlets were opened, while 7 outlets closed, resulting in 520 outlets at the end of the year.
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates the existing market presence and activity of Circle K in Arizona. The opening and closing of stores may reflect market dynamics, competition, or strategic decisions by the franchisor. A franchisee should investigate the reasons behind store closures to better understand the market risks and opportunities.
It's important to note that the provided table includes all Circle K stores, which may or may not include a motor fuel business and/or branded business. A prospective franchisee should clarify with Circle K the specific types of outlets included in this figure and how they align with their investment interests.