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Circle K vs Cruise Planners

Franchise Comparison 2026

Circle K is a retail franchise, while Cruise Planners operates in recreation & entertainment. Circle K requires an investment of $1.5M – $2.7M while Cruise Planners requires $2K – $21K. In terms of revenue, Circle K reports higher average unit revenue at $1.4M. Circle K has SBA lending data on file with a 6.7% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Circle K B (Above average) and Cruise Planners A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$1.5M – $2.7M
$2K – $21K
Franchise Fee
$25K
$695
Royalty Rate
3.0%
1.5%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.4M
$411K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
6.7% (80 loans)
N/A
Total Units
6,063
3,125
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1995
2005
FDD Year
2024
2026