How many Circle K outlets were at the start of 2023 in Maryland?
Circle_K Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e K Stores that may or may not include a Motor Fuel Business and/or Branded Business.
Table No. 3
Status of Franchised Outlets* For Years 2023 to 2025
| Year | Outlets at | Ceased | Outlets at | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlets | Non- | Reacquired by | ||||||
| State | Start of Year | Opened | Terminations | Renewals | Franchisor | Operations Other Reasons | End of the Year | |
| 2023 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
| Alabama | 2024 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 2025 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2023 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | |
| Arkansas | 2024 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 236 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 240 | |
| California | 2024 | 240 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 225 |
| 2025 | 225 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 217 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 9 franchised Circle K outlets in Maryland at the start of 2023, as shown in Table No. 3. This number reflects Circle K stores that may or may not include a motor fuel business and/or branded business.
Additionally, Table No. 4 indicates that there were 2 company-owned Circle K outlets in Maryland at the start of 2023. These company-owned outlets may also be referenced in the franchise disclosure document for other Circle K franchised outlets, as they operate under similar systems and standards.
Therefore, a prospective franchisee should be aware that, in total, there were 11 Circle K locations (franchised and company-owned) in Maryland at the beginning of 2023. This information can be useful for assessing the brand's presence and market saturation in the state.