TL;DR
Circle K, a brand of Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., is expanding into Ontario, Canada, marking the first time the brand will be franchised in the country. The expansion is part of Circle K's global growth strategy.
Global convenience store retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., which has over 15,000 stores globally, has announced the expansion of its Circle K brand into Canada. The expansion marks the first time the Circle K brand will be franchised in Canada. Franchises will first be offered in Ontario.
As well as having almost 10,000 U.S.-located stores, Couche-Tard has more than 2,200 in Canada.
Matt McCure, Vice President, Circle K Worldwide Franchise said, “At Circle K, we are committed to growing our brand globally and look forward to providing business partners in Ontario with the full range of Circle K branded products and service. We are excited that through this franchise offer, more retailers will be able to join us in our mission to become the world’s preferred destination for convenience and fuel.”
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This story was originally published by Global Franchise Team in Global Franchise on January 18, 2018. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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