Circle K Convenience Stores have openned in MSP. (Shoreview, New Brighton: outlet mall, station)

[mn55110]

I have noticed in my travels the past few months that some of the Exxon, Mobil and BP gas stations have changed their convenience stores to Circle K with the all familiar red facade and the red sign with a circle with the capital K inside the logo.

The Mobil station on I-94 and County Road 19 (exit #201) in Albertville near the outlet mall is now Circle K. BP stations on I-694 and Hwy 120 Century Avenue (Exit #52) in Mahtomedi and the BP on I-94 and MN Highway 101 (exit #207) in Rogers are both Circle K.

Two Exxon gas stations near I-35W and I-694 now have Circle K convenience stores: The Exxon on I-35 W and County Road E-2 (exit# 26) in Arden Hills New Brighton and the Exxon on I-694 and Lexington Avenue (exit# 43-A) in Shoreview near the Twin Cities Television Stations and FM radio transmitter towers.

Are there any other Circle K locations in Minnesota? I remember the mid-1980's when 7-Eleven closed all there stores in Minnesota pulling completely out of the area; 7-Eleven later sold some of their former locations to Super America. The nearest 7-Eleven's are now in Chicago.

A few Gulf stations have openned in the Twin Cities and Clark gas stations have returned to Minnesota after previously leaving many years ago.

[roselily]

Party on, Ted.

[GBCommenter]

Very interesting...I wonder if there are franchise owners who opted for Circle K? Less expensive franchise fee? Just a guess...

That said, I suspect Circle K will have a tough fight against SA, Holiday and Kwik Trip.