Who is the seller in the Motor Fuel Agreement for Circle K franchises?
Circle_K Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| This Motor Fuel Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into between TMC Franchise Corporation("Seller") and, ("Purchaser"). |
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| WITNESSETH: |
| In consideration of the mutual promises herein contained, Seller, or its affiliate on behalf |
| of Seller, will sell and deliver to Purchaser at the premises located at |
| (the "Premises"), and Purchaser will purchase, receive and pay for, branded motor fuel product(s) |
| under the CIRCLE K® |
| trademarks, service marks, trade names, brand names, trade dress, logos, |
| color patterns, color schemes, design schemes, insignia, image standards or other brand |
| identifications (the "Proprietary Marks"), and other products, of the kind and in the quantities and |
| under the terms and conditions specifically set forth in Commodity Schedule(s) attached hereto |
| and made a part hereof. |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 100–359)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Circle K's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the seller in the Motor Fuel Agreement is TMC Franchise Corporation. The agreement outlines the terms and conditions under which TMC Franchise Corporation, or its affiliate on behalf of TMC Franchise Corporation, will sell and deliver branded motor fuel products to the purchaser (the franchisee) at the specified premises. The franchisee, in turn, agrees to purchase, receive, and pay for these products.
This arrangement ensures that Circle K franchisees obtain their motor fuel supply exclusively from TMC Franchise Corporation throughout the term of their franchise agreement. This exclusivity is a standard practice in many franchise systems, allowing the franchisor to maintain quality control and brand consistency.
The agreement also specifies that the motor fuel products must be branded under the Circle K trademarks, service marks, trade names, and other proprietary identifications. This branding requirement reinforces the Circle K brand image and ensures that customers recognize the products as part of the Circle K franchise system.