What was the total number of Circle K outlets at the start of 2023?
Circle_K Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlets at the | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlets at the | ||||
| Outlet Type | Year | Start of the Year | End of the Year | Net Change |
| 2023 | 636 | 639 | +3 | |
| Franchised | 2024 | 639 | 586 | -53 |
| Outlets | 2025 | 586 | 569 | -17 |
| 2023 | 5261 | 5289 | +28 | |
| Company- | 2024 | 5289 | 5477 | +188 |
| Owned** | 2025 | 5477 | 5556 | +79 |
| 2023 | 5897 | 5928 | +31 | |
| Total Outlets | 2024 | 5928 | 6063 | +135 |
| 2025 | 6063 | 6125 | +62 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 86–99)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Circle K's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total number of Circle K outlets at the start of 2023 was 5,897. This number includes both franchised and company-owned stores.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the established presence and scale of Circle K. The large number of existing outlets suggests a mature franchise system with potentially strong brand recognition. It is important to note that this number represents the total across all states where Circle K operates, and the number of outlets in a specific region may vary.
It is also worth noting that the number of company-owned outlets (5,261) significantly outweighs the number of franchised outlets (636) at the start of 2023. This could reflect Circle K's business strategy, with a greater emphasis on company-operated stores. A potential franchisee should consider how this balance might affect their own franchise operations and support from the franchisor.