Circle K Existing Locations TMC Franchise Corp
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
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Circle K franchise operates one of North America's largest convenience store networks, offering fuel, food, and everyday essentials to millions of customers dai
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Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Circle K Existing Locations TMC Franchise Corp franchise?
- The Circle K Existing Locations TMC Franchise Corp Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $1,481,650 for conversion only (convenience store conversion estimated initial investment total: $327,500 to $1,481,650; excludes additional expenses if operating a motor fuel business or branded business at the store.) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 38); $1,472,500–$2,874,650 for freestanding, full service new circle k store estimated initial investment total: $1,472,500 to $2,874,650, excluding cost of acquiring real estate. (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 37); $327,500–$1,481,650 for conversion only (convenience store conversion estimated initial investment total: $327,500 to $1,481,650; excludes additional expenses if operating a motor fuel business or branded business at the store.) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 38); $2,874,650 for freestanding, full service new circle k store estimated initial investment total: $1,472,500 to $2,874,650, excluding cost of acquiring real estate. (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 37); $2,588,150–$7,842,150 for new or rebuilt motor fuel business estimated initial investment total: $2,588,150 to $7,842,150. (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 41); $7,842,150 for new or rebuilt motor fuel business estimated initial investment total: $2,588,150 to $7,842,150. (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 41); $563,150–$2,172,150 for conversion only (motor fuel conversion estimated initial investment total: $563,150 to $2,172,150.) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 42); $2,172,150 for conversion only (motor fuel conversion estimated initial investment total: $563,150 to $2,172,150.) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 42). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Circle K Existing Locations TMC Franchise Corp initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $25,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 21). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Circle K Existing Locations TMC Franchise Corp charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is $4 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 23). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Circle K Existing Locations TMC Franchise Corp disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- No. The reviewed Circle K Existing Locations TMC Franchise Corp FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $1,481,650 (Convenience store conversion estimated initial investment total: $327,500 to $1,481,650; excludes additional expenses if operating a Motor Fuel Business or Branded Business at the Store.); $1,472,500 – $2,874,650 (Freestanding, full service new Circle K Store estimated initial investment total: $1,472,500 to $2,874,650, excluding cost of acquiring real estate.); $327,500 – $1,481,650 (Convenience store conversion estimated initial investment total: $327,500 to $1,481,650; excludes additional expenses if operating a Motor Fuel Business or Branded Business at the Store.); $2,874,650 (Freestanding, full service new Circle K Store estimated initial investment total: $1,472,500 to $2,874,650, excluding cost of acquiring real estate.); $2,588,150 – $7,842,150 (New or rebuilt motor fuel business estimated initial investment total: $2,588,150 to $7,842,150.); $7,842,150 (New or rebuilt motor fuel business estimated initial investment total: $2,588,150 to $7,842,150.); $563,150 – $2,172,150 (Motor fuel conversion estimated initial investment total: $563,150 to $2,172,150.); $2,172,150 (Motor fuel conversion estimated initial investment total: $563,150 to $2,172,150.); several initial fee options apply.
- 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 8 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (8)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Convenience store conversion estimated initial investment total: $327,500 to $1,481,650; excludes additional expenses if operating a Motor Fuel Business or Branded Business at the Store.PDF p. 38$327,500 – $1,481,650
- Motor fuel conversion estimated initial investment total: $563,150 to $2,172,150.PDF p. 42$563,150 – $2,172,150
- Freestanding, full service new Circle K Store estimated initial investment total: $1,472,500 to $2,874,650, excluding cost of acquiring real estate.PDF p. 37$1,472,500 – $2,874,650
- Convenience store conversion estimated initial investment total: $327,500 to $1,481,650; excludes additional expenses if operating a Motor Fuel Business or Branded Business at the Store.PDF p. 38$1,481,650
- Motor fuel conversion estimated initial investment total: $563,150 to $2,172,150.PDF p. 42$2,172,150
- New or rebuilt motor fuel business estimated initial investment total: $2,588,150 to $7,842,150.PDF p. 41$2,588,150 – $7,842,150
- Freestanding, full service new Circle K Store estimated initial investment total: $1,472,500 to $2,874,650, excluding cost of acquiring real estate.PDF p. 37$2,874,650
- New or rebuilt motor fuel business estimated initial investment total: $2,588,150 to $7,842,150.PDF p. 41$7,842,150
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 21
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Single Site Operator Royalty: 3.5% to 6.0% of total Gross Sales, with a minimum of $1,000 per month.Main ongoing fee
49 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
No financial performance representation in Item 19
The reviewed 2026 FDD for Circle K Existing Locations TMC Franchise Corp has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 ·
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($327,500 – $7,842,150) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Circle K Existing Locations TMC Franchise Corp reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 21
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.
315 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | total assets 2026 | $87,024,454 |
| 2026 | total liabilities 2026 | $35,774,842 |
| 2026 | total shareholders equity 2026 | $51,249,612 |
| 2026 | total revenues 2026 | $73,350,063 |
| 2026 | net income 2026 | $22,838,673 |
| 2025 | total assets 2025 | $70,162,851 |
| 2025 | total liabilities 2025 | $38,313,037 |
| 2025 | total shareholders equity 2025 | $31,849,814 |
| 2025 | total revenues 2025 | $71,167,087 |
| 2025 | net income 2025 | $19,088,215 |
| 2024 | total revenues 2024 | $70,343,814 |
| 2024 | net income 2024 | $15,286,241 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
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Owner participation
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