What does the Network Fee for Circle K cover?
Circle_K Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ally depending upon the condition of your stores.
Note 5 If you will not offer any motor fuel at the Franchised Location or if you sign the Motor Fuel Agreement or the Branding Agreement, you will be required to also sign the Credit Network Agreement (attached as Exhibit 6 to the Convenience Store Franchise Agreement) and pay us the then-current monthly Network Fee, in exchange for the use of our electronic point of sale network ("TMC Network"), including the EPOS Credit/Debit Equipment (as defined in the Credit Network Agreement). The amounts included in the table abo
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 36–45)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Circle K Franchise Disclosure Document, the monthly Network Fee covers the use of Circle K's electronic point of sale network, referred to as the "TMC Network." This network includes the EPOS Credit/Debit Equipment, which franchisees utilize for processing transactions.
For franchisees who will not offer motor fuel at their location or those who sign the Motor Fuel Agreement or the Branding Agreement, signing the Credit Network Agreement is mandatory. In exchange for using the TMC Network, these franchisees must pay the then-current monthly Network Fee. The initial investment estimates include an amount that reflects three months of these Network Fees.
This fee is an ongoing operational expense for Circle K franchisees and should be factored into their financial projections. The actual amount of the Network Fee is not specified in this excerpt, but it is described as the "then-current" fee, suggesting it may be subject to change. Franchisees should confirm the current fee amount and any potential future increases with Circle K before signing the franchise agreement.