What is the monthly Software License Fee for the TMC Software that Circle K franchisees must pay?
Circle_K Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ndependent qualified appraiser shall be appointed by a Judge of the United States District Court for the District in which the Store is located upon petition of either party. If this Agreement is terminated, TMC may require Franchisee to pay all fees associated with the disconnection and removal of the Equipment.
2. SOFTWARE LICENSES
2.1 TMC Software. Franchisee agrees to license and use the software designated by TMC from time to time to operate the Equipment ("TMC Software"). TMC may upgrade, change, or modify the TMC Software at any time upon sixty (60) days' advance written notice. Franchisee agrees to license from TMC the TMC Software identified in Exhibit B to this Agreement for a Software License Fee of Zero Dollars ($0) per month payable to TMC at the same time when royalty payments are due for the preceding month by (i) ACH account withdrawals from Franchisee's bank account, or (ii) at TMC's election, by mail to TMC Franchise Corporation, P.O. Box 52085, Phoenix, Arizona 85072-2085. TMC reserves the right to increase the Software License Fee upon sixty (60) days' advance written notice.
2.2 License Grant for TMC Software. The foregoing license grant to Franchisee to use the TMC Software is subject to the following terms and conditions:
2.2.1 TMC grants Franchisee a license to use one copy of the TMC Software. The term "Use" means storing, loading, installing, executing, or displaying the TMC Software in accordance with the Business Systems Manual standards.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 100)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Circle K's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must license and use software designated by TMC to operate equipment. The Software License Fee for the TMC Software identified in Exhibit B of the Franchise Agreement is Zero Dollars ($0) per month. This fee is payable to TMC at the same time when royalty payments are due for the preceding month. Payments are made via ACH account withdrawals from the franchisee's bank account, or at TMC's election, by mail to TMC Franchise Corporation in Phoenix, Arizona.
It is important to note that while the current Software License Fee is $0, TMC reserves the right to increase this fee. Circle K will provide franchisees with sixty days' advance written notice before any increase to the Software License Fee. This allows franchisees time to adjust their financial planning accordingly.
Reasonable ongoing support for the TMC Software is included as part of the services provided for in the monthly Software License Fee. However, development, consulting, and special projects are considered premium services and are subject to TMC's prevailing time and materials charges, including reimbursement for all reasonable travel and living expenses incurred.