What is the per transaction fee for Visa transactions at a Circle K franchise?
Circle_K Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
) in any twelve-month period.
| Card Type | Per Transaction Fee | Processing Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Visa | $0.12 | 1.80% |
| MasterCard | ||
| Debit |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 22–35)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Circle K's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees will incur a per-transaction fee of $0.12 for Visa transactions. In addition to the per-transaction fee, Circle K franchisees also pay a processing fee of 1.80% for Visa transactions.
These fees are important for prospective franchisees to consider as they directly impact the operational costs of running a Circle K franchise. The fees are uniformly imposed throughout the Circle K system. Understanding these costs is crucial for accurate financial forecasting and profitability analysis.
Franchisees should factor in these transaction fees when setting prices for goods and services to ensure they maintain a healthy profit margin. It's also worth noting that similar fees apply to other card types, such as 'All Others', which also incur a $0.12 per transaction fee but have a higher processing fee of 3.25%.