Circle K Stores Franchise: Cost, Fees & Earnings
6,071 locations (2026), -0.9% YoY(Item 20)
A Circle K Stores franchise requires an estimated total investment of $327,500 to $7,842,150, including a $1,000 initial franchise fee (2026 FDD, Item 7). Franchisees pay an ongoing royalty of max(3.5% of revenue, $1,500/mo) (Item 6). The 2026 FDD reports a median unit revenue of $1,994,895 for FY2025 (Item 19).
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Median Revenue (AUV)
$1,994,895
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 19
Initial Investment
$327,500 – $7,842,150
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7
Franchise Fee
$1,000
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5
Royalty
max(3.5% of revenue, $1,500/mo)
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6
Circle K Stores Franchise Key Facts
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Investment | $327,500 – $7,842,150Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7 | |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $1,000 – $25,000Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5 | |
| Royalty | max(3.5% of revenue, $1,500/mo)Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6 | |
| Median Revenue (AUV) | $1,994,895Source: 2026 FDD, Item 19 | |
| Total Locations | 6,071 (2026)Source: Item 20 |
Circle K Stores Franchise Fees
Initial franchise fee(Item 5)
$1,000 – $25,000
Ongoing royalty(Item 6)
max(3.5% of revenue, $1,500/mo)
National ad / brand fund(Item 6)
0.25% up_to
Local marketing spend(Item 6)
1.25%
Technology fee(Item 6)
$12,000
Buildout / construction(Item 7)
$50,000 – $1,500,000
Additional Item 5–6 fees (transfer, renewal, area development, and any veteran discounts) are not yet parsed on Franchable — see the brand's FDD for the full fee schedule.
About Circle K Stores
Circle K is a convenience store franchise offering full-service retail convenience stores that may include motor fuel sales and branded fuel businesses. Operating under the Circle K brand and business system, franchisees sell grocery items, consumer goods, food service items, and other merchandise, with options to also sell Circle K-branded or third-party motor fuel.
What Circle K Stores' FDD Discloses
In 2025, Circle K Stores' franchised system recorded 13 franchised openings (Item 20).
Gross Sales by Performance TierSource: 2026 FDD Item 19
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Additional Item 19 Analysis
Deeper Item 19 Analysis (Charts 3–6)
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Circle K Stores Franchise FAQ
How much does a Circle K Stores franchise cost?
Per Item 7 of the 2026 FDD Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment ranges from $327,500 to $7,842,150.
What is the Circle K Stores franchise fee?
The FDD reports an initial franchise fee of $1,000 to $25,000.
What royalty does Circle K Stores charge?
The FDD reports an ongoing royalty of max(3.5% of revenue, $1,500/mo).
How much revenue does a Circle K Stores franchise generate?
The 2026 FDD reports a median revenue per unit of $1,994,895 for fiscal year 2025. Individual results vary.
How much does a Circle K Stores franchise owner make?
Circle K Stores disclosed median unit revenue of $1,994,895 in FY2025 (Item 19). It does not disclose unit-level profit, so a reliable owner-income figure can't be drawn from its FDD. Individual results vary.
Can I finance a Circle K Stores franchise with an SBA loan?
Many franchise purchases are financed with SBA 7(a) loans covering a large share of the total project cost. You can check what you'd qualify for with Franchable's free SBA prequalification.
Data sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Document. Franchable is not affiliated with or endorsed by Circle K Stores. This is not an offer to sell a franchise. Individual results vary.