Circle K Stores, Inc. is an international chain of convenience stores, and the largest independent convenience store operator in the U.S. in terms of the number of company-operated stores....
Circle K Stores, Inc. is an international chain of convenience stores, and the largest independent convenience store operator in the U.S. in terms of the number of company-operated stores. Founded in 1951, Circle K has become one of the most widely recognized convenience store brands, known worldwide for quality products and great customer service. The chain currently has close to 7,000 stores in the U.S. across 47 states, with locations in more than 24 countries and territories. Circle K Stores was acquired by the Canadian multinational company Couche-Tard in 2003. The company is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.
Alimentation Couche-Tard, or simply Couche-Tard (TSE: ATD) is a Canadian multinational operator of convenience stores. The company has approximately 14,332 stores across 24 countries and territories, and approximately 122,000 employees. The Couche-Tard company umbrella operates through three brands: Touche-Tard its flagship brand, as well as Circle K and Indigo, a network of automated fuel sites in Sweden and Denmark. Their current market cap is $48.52B and they reported a 2022 annual revenue of $70.54B. The company is headquartered in Laval, Quebec, Canada.