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Circle K vs The UPS Store

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Circle K and The UPS Store are retail franchises. Circle K requires an investment of $1.5M – $2.7M while The UPS Store requires $88K – $497K. In terms of revenue, Circle K reports higher average unit revenue at $1.4M. On SBA loan performance, Circle K has a lower charge-off rate (8.3%) compared to The UPS Store (9.9%). FranchiseVerdict rates Circle K B (Above Average) and The UPS Store A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$1.5M – $2.7M
$88K – $497K
Franchise Fee
$25K
$30K
Royalty Rate
3.0%
Not disclosed in provided text
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.4M
$687K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
8.3% (45 loans)
9.9% (3051 loans)
Total Units
6,063
5,234
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1995
1980
FDD Year
2024
2024