Circle K Standard

$CKELF500 #169
CategoryRetail
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Retail Businesses
Locations6,125
Franchisee Count723
Franchise Fee$25,000
Item 7 Low$1,472,500
Item 7 Midpoint$2,173,575
Item 7 High$2,874,650
Royalty Fees3.5% to 6.0% of total Gross Sales, with a minimum of $1,000 per month
Ad / Brand Fund1.8%
Sold Not Open51
ParentTMC Franchise Corporation
Founded1951
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business75
Began Franchising1995
HQTempe, AZ
Executives8
LinksWeb
Main Phone(602) 728-8000
FDD IssuedJuly 10, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 3, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2023 🔒
Franchisor

TMC Franchise Corporation offers franchises for the operation of Circle K convenience stores, which include the sale of grocery items, consumer goods, food service items, and motor fuel.

Franchisees must utilize the TMC Network, pay a monthly Network Fee of $50, and purchase designated back-office systems and software as specified by the franchisor.

TMC Franchise Corporation offers franchises for the operation of Circle K convenience stores, which include the sale of grocery items, consumer goods, food service items, and motor fuel.

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