How are notices to the Circle K franchisee delivered and when are they considered to be given?
Circle_K Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
il for certified or registered delivery, addressed to Franchisor at its principal office address (currently: 1130 West Warner Road, Tempe, Arizona 85284, Attention: Worldwide Franchising Group or such other address as Franchisor may from time to time specify in accordance with this Article 19). All notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement to Franchisee will be made by personal service upon Franchisee or, if applicable, an officer or director of Franchisee or sent by overnight courier service, personal service or prepaid registered or certified United States mail addressed to Franchisee at the Franchised Location, or such other address as Franchisee may designate in writing. Notice delivered by a delivery service that requires a written receipt signed by the addressee will be deemed to have been personally served under this Agreement. Franchisor may provide notice or other information to Franchisee by electronic or telephonic means including by facsimile or through the Internet or other online means.
ARTICLE 20 MISCELLANEOUS
20.1 Relationship of Parties; Independent Contractor. Franchisee is an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement will be deemed or construed to create the relationship of
principal and agent, partnership, joint venture, employment, or a fiduciary relationship, and Franchisee will not hold itself out as an agent, legal representative, partner, subsidiary, joint venturer, servant or employee of Franchisor.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 100)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Circle K's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, all notices to the franchisee must be delivered via personal service, overnight courier, or prepaid registered/certified U.S. mail to the franchisee's location or another address the franchisee designates in writing. Circle K may also provide notice or other information to the franchisee by electronic or telephonic means including by facsimile or through the Internet or other online means.
If notice is delivered by a service requiring a written receipt signed by the addressee, it is considered personally served. Notice sent via overnight courier is deemed given 24 hours after sending. For notices sent by certified or registered U.S. mail, notice is considered given five days after deposit in the mail.
This level of detail is typical for franchise agreements, as clear communication protocols are essential for maintaining a consistent and legally sound relationship between the franchisor and franchisee. Franchisees should pay close attention to these requirements to ensure they are always in compliance with the agreement and do not miss any important deadlines or information from Circle K.