What was the total number of Circle K terminations in 2025?
Circle_K Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e K Stores that may or may not include a Motor Fuel Business and/or Branded Business.
Table No. 3
Status of Franchised Outlets* For Years 2023 to 2025
| Year | Outlets at | Ceased | Outlets at | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlets | Non- | Reacquired by | ||||||
| State | Start of Year | Opened | Terminations | Renewals | Franchisor | Operations Other Reasons | End of the Year | |
| 2023 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
| Alabama | 2024 | 1 |
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, there were a total of 25 terminations of Circle K outlets in 2025. This figure is derived from the system-wide outlet summary, encompassing all Circle K stores, which may or may not include a motor fuel business or branded business.
Specifically, the FDD provides a table outlining the status of franchised outlets from 2023 to 2025, detailing the number of outlets at the start of the year, the number opened, terminations, non-renewals, outlets reacquired by the franchisor, outlets that ceased operations for other reasons, and the number of outlets at the end of the year. For 2025, the total terminations across all states amounted to 25.
It's important for a prospective franchisee to understand the reasons behind these terminations, whether they were voluntary or involuntary, and how they might impact the overall health and stability of the Circle K franchise system. Reviewing the complete Item 20 and speaking with current and former franchisees can provide additional context and insights into these figures.