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Aplus Area Representative
This franchise offers an Area Representative program for the APLUS convenience store system. Area Representatives recruit, screen, and evaluate potential APLUS franchisees who will operate convenience stores, with or without fueling stations. The target customers are individuals or entities looking to become APLUS franchisees within a designated territory.
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Franchise Costs
Technology fee $350-$600/mo
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Extracted Item 19 Section
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Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Convenience Stores (ranked #1 of 5)
- #1 largest franchise system in Convenience Stores
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aplus Area Representative Current | $17K – $30K | $5K | N/A | 247 |
| APLUS SUNOCO | $240K – $727K | $15K | 6.0% | 246 |
| HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES | $3.4M – $7.7M | $25K | 3.5% | 83 |
| CIRCLE K (STANDARD) | $2.6M – $8.0M | $25K | 3.5% | 54 |
| STREET CORNER | $128K – $596K | $30K | 5.0% | 24 |
Convenience Stores Average 5 franchises | $1.3M – $3.4M | $20K | 4.5% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
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Litigation (Item 3)
One case involved a franchisee's breach of contract and indemnity obligations related to an accident settlement, resulting in a significant judgment against the franchisee. The second case involved a dispute over the return of a collateral security deposit after franchise termination.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a Aplus Area Representative franchise ranges from $16,500 to $30,000. This includes a franchise fee of $5,000.