What are the restrictions on who can be employed as a Store Manager for a Circle K franchise?
Circle_K Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If Franchisee will not be solely responsible for the direct management and daily activities of the Store, Franchisee will hire a Store Manager who will be solely responsible for the direct management and daily activities of the Store.
The Store Manager must successfully complete Franchisor's training program prior to the opening of the Store.
Franchisee agrees that no person who has been convicted of a felony, has otherwise committed any act involving fraud, or has engaged in any acts that could adversely affect or be detrimental to the goodwill of the Marks and the Business System will be permitted to be employed as a Store Manager.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 100)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Circle K's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are specific restrictions regarding who can be employed as a Store Manager. If the franchisee is not directly managing the store, they must hire a Store Manager to handle daily operations. This Store Manager is required to complete Circle K's training program before the store opens.
Critically, Circle K stipulates that individuals with certain backgrounds are prohibited from serving as Store Managers. Specifically, anyone convicted of a felony or found to have committed acts involving fraud is ineligible. Additionally, individuals who have engaged in actions that could negatively impact the goodwill of the Circle K brand and its business system are also barred from this role.
This policy ensures that Store Managers, who are responsible for the store's daily operations, meet Circle K's standards of integrity and competence. Franchisees must carefully vet potential Store Manager candidates to comply with these restrictions, as failure to do so could potentially impact the franchise agreement.