Newly Constructed Circle K Store (Single-Store)
$3,098,500–$8,430,5002026 FDD Item 7
Includes $25,000 initial franchise fee. FDD cover and Table 3 state $3,098,500–$8,430,500; Item 7 Table 1 prints $9,430,500 as the upper total.
Retail and convenience
Circle K franchise
Convenience stores offered through conversion, acquisition and development arrangements.
- Opening investment
- $3,098,500–$8,430,500
- Worldwide locations
- >12,000
2026 FDD · Newly Constructed Store (cover/Table 3 high $8,430,500; Table 1 prints $9,430,500)
Date not stated
Opening costs and fees
$3,098,500–$8,430,500
2026 FDD · Newly Constructed Store (cover/Table 3 high $8,430,500; Table 1 prints $9,430,500)
Operating formats
Multiple Site Operator Agreement (2–5 Stores)
$3,173,500–$8,530,5002026 FDD Item 7 (Table 3)
Includes $100,000–$125,000 initial fee for 2 to 5 Circle K Businesses ($3,173,500–$8,530,500 total initial investment).
Locations
Existing locations do not establish that a new territory is available. Confirm your market with the franchisor.
Sources and figure notes
Reporting periods and scope
Worldwide locations
over 12,000 locations worldwide · Circle K locations · TMC Franchise Corporation is the official U.S. website operator, supporting the historical candidate alias.
Opening investment
$3,098,500–$8,430,500 for a newly constructed single Circle K store on the 2026 FDD cover page ($3,173,500–$8,530,500 under a Multiple Site Operator Agreement). Note: Item 7 Table 1 prints $9,430,500 at the high end for a Newly Constructed Store, whereas the FDD cover and Table 3 support $8,430,500.
Research snapshot: . Sources and methodology
Compare independent startup vs. franchise economics
Compare Circle K’s franchise model against starting or buying an independent business in convenience stores (line-item CapEx, 0%-royalty owner SDE margins & SBA resale multiples):