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APLUS SUNOCO
The APLUS franchise system operates full-line retail grocery convenience stores, with or without gasoline fueling stations, offering fast foods, prepackaged foods, beverages, sundries, and other convenience store goods under the APLUS brand. Franchisees can select leased premises from the franchisor, non-leased options, or captive market locations such as turnpikes or airports, and may choose to dispense Sunoco or other branded gasoline. The business model focuses on franchising these stores to operators targeting everyday consumers, travelers, and high-traffic venue patrons seeking quick purchases.
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Franchise Costs
Up to 6% royalty + up to 2% marketing fund (lesser of $1,500 or 2% of Gross Sales) + $455-$1,200/mo fixed fees (technology + EPOS equipment rental). Additional rent $5,000-$34,000/mo for leased stores.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Extracted Item 19 Section
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Tied to Sunoco's fuel empire, APlus convenience stores promise high-traffic goldmines like turnpikes and airports, blending groceries, snacks, and gas. Yet the FDD holds back on Item 19 earnings, a red flag in a sector where numbers drive decisions. With steady terminations and transfers popping up, does this system's quiet contraction hint at hidden pressures—or untapped opportunity for the right operator?
Item 7 lays out the financial entry: initial investment spans $239,850 to $726,700, covering build-out, equipment, and inventory for stores with or without gas pumps. Franchise fee is a modest $15,000 (Item 5), but ongoing costs bite harder—6% royalty on gross sales, 2% brand/ad fund (capped at $1,500/month or 2% of sales), plus fixed fees of $455-$1,200 monthly for tech and EPOS rentals. Leased locations add $5,000-$34,000 monthly rent, potentially inflating totals for franchisees opting for franchisor-selected sites. No Item 19 disclosure means zero validated revenue or profit figures, forcing reliance on unverified seller claims—a major hurdle for due diligence in convenience retail where margins hinge on volume and fuel markups.
System metrics in Item 20 paint a stagnant picture: 246 franchise locations versus 19 corporate-owned, down from 247 in 2023 for flat 0% growth. Just 2 terminations signal stability, but 11 transfers suggest some owners are handing off—possibly due to operational challenges or better exits. Item 3 notes litigation over a breach and indemnification with one franchisee, tied to an accident dispute. After 30+ years franchising, this Sunoco-backed chain lags bigger convenience players in expansion, implying saturation risks; investors must probe validation data aggressively to gauge if high-traffic niches justify the wide cost range.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How APLUS SUNOCO Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Convenience Stores (ranked #2 of 4)
- #1 largest franchise system in Convenience Stores
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
APLUS SUNOCO Current | $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 4 franchises | $1.6M – $4.3M | $24K | 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 (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
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9 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Breach of contract and indemnification dispute with franchisee Greyhound Aramingo Petroleum Co., Inc. arising from failure to indemnify in prior accident-related litigation.
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 SUNOCO franchise ranges from $239,850 to $726,700. This includes a franchise fee of $15,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.