Question 1

How many Circle K franchise locations are there?

Accepted Answer

Circle K currently has 6,125 total units, including 569 franchised locations and 5,556 company-owned locations.

Question 2

Is the Circle K franchise system growing or shrinking?

Accepted Answer

Circle K has experienced positive net growth of +1.0% over the past year, with a 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of +1.1%.

Question 3

What is the franchise vs. company-owned ratio for Circle K?

Accepted Answer

Circle K has a franchise ratio of 9%, meaning 9% of all units are franchisee-owned. This indicates significant company ownership of units.

Question 4

How many Circle K franchise units have opened and closed recently?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent reporting year (2025), Circle K had 254 units opened and 175 units closed.