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On what page of the Circle K franchise agreement can I find information about the grant of license?

Circle_K Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

unless Franchisee has agreed to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including the obligation to pay the Initial Franchise Fee, the Royalty Fee, the Promotional Fee, and the other fees and payments specified herein.

In consideration of the covenants and promises contained herein, the sufficiency and receipt of which are hereby acknowledged by the parties, Franchisor and Franchisee hereby agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS

In addition to terms defined elsewhere in this Agreement, the capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have the definitions set forth in Schedule 1 attached hereto.

ARTICLE 2 GRANT OF LICENSE

2.1 Non-Exclusive License; Franchised Location; Store Opening. Subject to the terms and conditions herein, Franchisor hereby grants to Franchisee, and Franchisee hereby accepts, a non-exclusive license to establish and operate, during the Term, a Circle K Store, in conformity with the Business System, using the Marks (the "License"), at the location described in the Data Sheet attached hereto as Exhibit 1 (the "Franchised Location"). Franchisee agrees that the Store shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of this Agreement and should be ready

to open within: (i) 1 year after the Effective Date, if the Store is a Conversion Store; or (ii) 2 years after the Effective Date, if the Store is a New Store. A failure to open a Conversion Store within one year or a New Store within two years will entitle Franchisor to immediately terminate this Agreement without Franchisor incurring any liability for such termination. If this Agreement is so terminated, Franchisee must comply with all post-termination obligations set forth herein, including but not limited to the payment of Liquidated Damages.

  • 2.2 Franchisor's Reservation of Rights. Except for the limited License granted to Franchisee hereunder, all other rights related to the Business System and the Marks not specifically granted to Franchisee hereunder are expressly reserved by Franchisor and its Affiliates. Franchisee acknowledges that the License granted hereby relates solely to the Franchised Location, affords Franchisee no rights regarding other licenses or locations, and does not give Franchisee any exclusive right to market or sell to any prospective customers or any exclusive right to any territory. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that Franchisor and its Affiliates have expressly reserved certain rights to the use of the Marks, the Business Systems, the Methods, and Confidential Information in connection with their own convenience store and retailing operations, in connection with licensing the same or similar products or services utilizing the same or similar Marks, or any other trademarks, service marks or names, in connection with the manufacture and sale of products at wholesale and at retail, and in connection with granting such rights to others pursuant to a franchise agreement, some or all of which activities may compete, directly or indirectly, with Franchisee's operation of the Store. Franchisee agrees that it will not in any way interfere with the business operations of Franchisor, its Affiliates or other franchisees. Franchisor has the right to make such changes to the Business System as it deems appropriate, including without limitation, changes to the building appearance and "image" requirements. Because complete and detailed uniformity under many varying conditions may not be possible or practical, Franchisor has the right to vary the standards for any license owner based upon the peculiarities of a particular site or circumstance, density of population, business potential, population or trade area, existing business practices, governmental requirements, local ordinances, or any other condition that Franchisor deems to be potentially significant to the successful operation of a Circle K Store. A grant by Franchisor of one or more variances to one or more other franchisees will not entitle Franchisee to the same or a different variation.
  • 2.3 Use of Franchised Location; No Subfranchising. Franchisee agrees to operate the Store under the Business System using the Marks in strict compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Franchisee will operate the Store under the name "Circle K" (the "Franchised Name"), and will not change the Franchised Name or use any other marks or names in the Franchised Name, or in any other manner, except with Franchisor's prior written approval. Franchisee may not operate any other business at the Franchised Location without prior written approval from Franchisor.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 100)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Circle K's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Article 2 of the franchise agreement, titled "Grant of License," begins on page 153. Specifically, section 2.1 outlines the non-exclusive license granted to the franchisee to establish and operate a Circle K store during the term of the agreement. This license allows the franchisee to use Circle K's business system and marks at the location specified in Exhibit 1, also known as the Franchised Location.

The agreement stipulates timelines for opening the store, with one year after the effective date for a Conversion Store and two years for a New Store. Failure to meet these deadlines can result in immediate termination of the agreement, with the franchisee liable for post-termination obligations, including liquidated damages. Section 2.2 further clarifies that all rights related to the Business System and Marks not explicitly granted to the franchisee are reserved by Circle K and its affiliates.

Section 2.3 emphasizes that the license applies solely to the Franchised Location, granting no rights to other licenses or locations, nor any exclusive marketing or territorial rights. Circle K retains the right to use its marks, business systems, and confidential information for its own operations, licensing, manufacturing, and sales, even if these activities compete with the franchisee's store. Franchisees must operate the store in strict compliance with the agreement's terms and conditions.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.