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Circle K is more than your favorite neighborhood convenience store. It’s the favorite convenience store in over 3,700 neighborhoods outside the United States. All over the world, people are asking, "What else do I need?" and just like you, they’re finding it at Circle K.
Circle K's global presence is apparent when you can visit Mexico, the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, Macau, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Indonesia, Guam or United Arab Emirates and experience the familiar convenience of Circle K that you enjoy at home. You know you can trust the Circle K brand, no matter what language is spoken.
Wondering where those global Circle K stores are located? You can find us in several countries outside the United States, including Japan, People’s Republic of China, Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates and Mexico. We are also located in Guam, a U.S. territory.
Did you know that…
... in Greater China (The People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, Macau)
- Hot, fresh ground soy (milk) is the best selling beverage in Circle K's Guanghzou, China stores.
- Newspapers, magazines, and books make up the second largest sales category for stores in Hong Kong.
- Most Hong Kong stores do not have front doors. An air-curtain over the doorway forms an air current that keeps the air-conditioning functioning properly.
- The in-store bakery is a popular service in the Hong Kong and mainland China stores.
- Macau, Asia's gambling Mecca, has 22 Circle K stores and this small island community generates more gaming revenue than Las Vegas.
... in Japan
- The first International Licensee agreement with Circle K was signed in Japan in 1979. Circle K Japan operates over 2,900 stores.
- Internet services, utility bills, event tickets, and travel services can be purchased at the Circle K stores.
- Circle K Japan has three deliveries per day of freshly prepared bento meal boxes ordered through a sophisticated web-enabled system.
... in Indonesia
- Picturesque Bali has 110 Circle K stores. Bali, “Pulau Dewati” (translation-"Island of the Gods") is the number one destination for Asian and Australian tourists.
- Circle K Indonesia is the leading seller of international brands of cigarettes in the modern trade in Indonesia.
- Indonesia is the fourth most populated country in the world with a population of 230 million and the Indonesian archipelago is made up of over 17,000 islands.
- Indonesia was home of “Java Man,” one of the first known specimens of mankind, suggesting the area was inhabited 500,000 to two million years ago.
- Java, a major Indonesia island, is the world’s most populated island.
- Indonesia is located within in the infamous “Ring of Fire” a name stemming from the highest volcanic eruption area in the world.
...in Guam
- The small Pacific island of 150,000 people and home to two U.S. military bases has 13 Circle K stores.
- Circle K Guam stores have concrete roofs and gas canopies made to withstand the many typhoons that hit the island.
- Guam has become a major tourist destination in recent years with 90% of visitors coming from Japan and Korea.
... in Mexico
- The 11th most populous country in the world, with over 111 million people, Circle K Mexico operates 110 stores, located mostly in the Mexico City area.
- Circle K Mexico sites in Northern Mexico are franchisee operated. The stores have drive-thru lanes where over 50% of the store business is conducted.
- In Mexico City (population over 21 million) Circle K Mexico stores offer fresh made Tacos and Tortes-two of the dietary mainstays in Mexico.
- The number one sales category for Circle K Mexico is Electronic Services, contributing over 23% of the revenue, followed by Cigarettes, with about 17% of the revenue.
- The number one place that American's choose to live outside the U.S. is Mexico.
... in Socialist Republic of Vietnam
- Circle K is the first international convenience store chain to enter the retail market in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, with the initial store development is in Ho Chi Minh City.
- The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is the world’s largest producer of cashew nuts with one third of the global market and is the third largest oil producer in Southeast Asia.
- Over 85 million people populate the country making it the 13th largest country in the world based on population.
- The country is aptly nicknamed the “Asian Tiger” due to its rapid GDP growth and being ranked the third fastest growing retail market in the world.
... in United Arab Emirates
- ESAC Limited, Circle K’s Master Franchise Licensee, is based in Dubai, one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates, which is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula.
- The United Arab Emirates, rich in oil and natural gas, has become highly prosperous after gaining direct foreign investment, beginning in 1971, when it became an independent country.
- Terminal 3 at the Dubai International Airport is the single largest building in the world by floor space and has increased the total capacity of the airport to 60 million passengers per year.
- Dubai, UAE is a renowned world class resort destination and is home to the tallest building in the world and the “Three Palm” island development, the largest man-made islands in the world.
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