Headquarters picks the card processor
Every location must use Verifone. A pitch for card processing goes to headquarters, not to owners.
Item 8 · 2026 filingFrom the filings · Retail food
TMC Franchise franchise
6,071 locations. Headquarters picks the card processor.
Total investment
$1.47M to $2.87M
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Locations
6,071
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Fees and terms
What a franchisee signs up for
Royalty
0.5%–6%
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Term
10 years
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Franchised
8%
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For vendors
What decides a sale into TMC Franchise
Suppliers come from an approved list
Owners buy from approved suppliers, and a new supplier needs headquarters' approval first. SSCS is designated.
Item 8 · 2026 filingThe account brief
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- All 2 systems the filing namesWhich are required and which are only mentioned, with the clause text
- Who decides at headquartersThe technology, operations and finance leads, by role and name
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TMC Franchise franchise questions
How much does a TMC Franchise franchise cost?
The 2026 FDD puts the total investment at $1,472,500 to $2,874,650.
How many TMC Franchise locations are there?
The 2026 FDD lists 6,071 locations, 515 of them franchised and 5,556 run by the company.
Who owns TMC Franchise?
Circle K Stores Inc. is the parent company of TMC Franchise.
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Primary franchise filings · updated October 2026. Read the original filing for definitions, conditions, and qualifications.