How many Circle K outlets were at the start of 2024 in Arkansas?
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 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Alaska | 2024 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | |
| 2023 | 602 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 595 | |
| Arizona | 2024 | 595 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 582 |
| 2025 | 582 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 586 | |
| 2023 | 15 | 43 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 55 | |
| Arkansas | 2024 | 55 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| 2025 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 | |
| 2023 | 191 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 183 | |
| California | 2024 | 183 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 185 |
| 2025 | 185 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 175 | |
| 2023 | 183 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 187 | |
| Colorado | 2024 | 187 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 188 |
| 2025 |
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 varying numbers of Circle K outlets in Arkansas at the start of 2024, depending on the type of outlet being tracked. One table indicates 55 outlets at the start of 2024. Another table shows 43 outlets at the start of 2024. A third table lists 21 outlets at the start of 2024. Finally, a fourth table shows 16 outlets at the start of 2024.
These discrepancies likely arise from different accounting methods or categories of Circle K locations. For example, some tables might include only standard franchise locations, while others incorporate company-owned stores or different types of franchise agreements.
A prospective franchisee reviewing Circle K's FDD should carefully examine the definitions and criteria used in each table to understand what types of outlets are included. It would be prudent to discuss these differences with the franchisor to gain a clear understanding of Circle K's presence and performance in Arkansas.