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On the Run is a convenience store brand owned by Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT), a Canadian company that also operates Circle K, Couche-Tard, and Macs. On the Run, the original brand convenience store launched by Mobil to accompany its gas stations, became the flagship store for Exxon and Mobil stations when the two oil companies merged in 2000. Beyond the typical fare at other convenience stores, On the Run offers fresh snacks, fill-in groceries, health and beauty supplies, and quick meal options. More about the cost of owning an On the Run franchise is below.
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Liquid capital required
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$100,000
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Investment
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$500,000
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Franchise fee
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$25,000
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Most On the Run convenience stores are owned and operated by ACT, but franchises are available. Alimentation Couche-Tard operates more than 9,000 stores internationally and is the second-largest convenience store company in the world. On the Run is a recognized leader in the convenience store industry. It has received numerous awards for its broad, customer-oriented inventory and service, guided by the three components: fast, fresh, and friendly. On the Run, franchises are supported by the Circle K Franchise System.
On the Run Franchise Opportunities – History
On the Run stores were the original convenience store accompanying Mobil stations. The first store opened in Holden, Massachusetts, in 1994. The store brand was so successful that when Mobil and Exxon merged, the powerful oil company chose On the Run over Exxon’s TigerMart to use in all Exxon and Mobil stations. ACT bought the On the Run brand in 2009.
How Much Does An On the Run Franchise Cost?
Income
The initial franchising fee to open an On the Run franchise through the Circle K system is $25,000. The royalty fee to the company is 4.5%; however, if funding from the company is declined, the royalty fee is 3.7%. The total investment is $500,000, with liquid assets available of $100,000.
On the Run Franchise Business Opportunities: Other Information
The On the Run name is used untranslated worldwide except in Quebec, where the province’s French-speaking population resisted using English, forcing local subsidiaries to retain the title Marche Express.
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On the Run is listed in the Franchise Directory under the Retail category. It's also listed in the section for Franchises Under $150,000.
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