Kangaroo Express is a convenience store franchise offering fuel, snacks, beverages, and everyday essentials, serving neighborhood motorists and local shoppers, and known for flexible store formats, strong franchisor support through the Circle K network, and tailoring assortments to local communities.
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
Franchisees
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102
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-3%
-3%
Franchise fee
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$12,500
Investment
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$296,000 - $2,722,000
Revenue (AUV)
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Undisclosed
$0
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n.a.
n.a.
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Kangaroo Express is a U.S. convenience store and fuel-station franchise offering everyday essentials, snacks, beverages, and quick-service items. The brand traces its origins to 1967, when its parent company, The Pantry, Inc., was founded in Sanford, North Carolina.
Over time, Kangaroo Express became one of the largest convenience-store chains in the Southeastern United States. Today the Kangaroo Express franchise operates under Alimentation Couche-Tard, a global convenience-store operator headquartered in Laval, Québec, Canada.
After acquiring The Pantry in 2015, Couche-Tard transitioned many Kangaroo Express stores to the Circle K brand. A select group of stores, however, were kept and relaunched as a dedicated franchise system managed by the company’s U.S. franchise division.
Kangaroo Express locations offer fuel services, private-label gasoline, fresh coffee, bottled drinks, hot food, and a wide range of convenience-store merchandise. Many stores also include Bean Street Coffee, grab-and-go meals, and locally tailored food programs.
The model focuses on repeat-use products and daily-need items that drive strong customer traffic. The franchise differentiates itself with a dual revenue model — fuel plus convenience retail — supported by the operational strength of a major global brand.
Initial investment
The initial investment required for a Kangaroo Express franchise is
$296,000 - $2,722,000.
That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise.
These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Kangaroo Express offers 2 types of franchises:
Type of Franchise
Initial Investment
Newly constructed Kangaroo Express convenience store franchise
$1,451,000 to $2,722,150
Converting an existing convenience store to a Kangaroo Express
$296,000 to $1,430,150
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Newly constructed Kangaroo Express convenience store.
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$12,500
Regional In-Store Training Fee
$1,000
Travel and Living Expenses While Training
$3,500 - $15,500
Real Estate
Construction, Remodeling, and Leasehold Improvements
$850,000 - $1,500,000
Other Site Development Costs
$40,000 - $100,000
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment
$400,000 - $800,000
EPOS and Computer Systems
$40,000 - $50,000
Network Fee (3 months)
$0 - $150
Signs
$20,000 - $55,000
Security Deposits and Licenses and Permits
$2,000 - $15,000
Utility Deposits
$1,500 - $10,000
Vendor Deposits
$0 - $16,000
Merchandise Inventory
$60,000 - $100,000
Professional Fees
$1,000 - $5,000
Insurance
$4,500 - $12,000
Grand Opening Costs
$5,000 - $10,000
Additional Funds (3 months)
$10,000 - $20,000
TOTAL
$1,451,000 - $2,722,150
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Kangaroo Express offers 2 types of franchises:
Type of Franchise
Initial Investment
Newly constructed Kangaroo Express convenience store franchise
$1,451,000 to $2,722,150
Converting an existing convenience store to a Kangaroo Express
$296,000 to $1,430,150
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Newly constructed Kangaroo Express convenience store.
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$12,500
Regional In-Store Training Fee
$1,000
Travel and Living Expenses While Training
$3,500 - $15,500
Real Estate
Construction, Remodeling, and Leasehold Improvements
$850,000 - $1,500,000
Other Site Development Costs
$40,000 - $100,000
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment
$400,000 - $800,000
EPOS and Computer Systems
$40,000 - $50,000
Network Fee (3 months)
$0 - $150
Signs
$20,000 - $55,000
Security Deposits and Licenses and Permits
$2,000 - $15,000
Utility Deposits
$1,500 - $10,000
Vendor Deposits
$0 - $16,000
Merchandise Inventory
$60,000 - $100,000
Professional Fees
$1,000 - $5,000
Insurance
$4,500 - $12,000
Grand Opening Costs
$5,000 - $10,000
Additional Funds (3 months)
$10,000 - $20,000
TOTAL
$1,451,000 - $2,722,150
Franchise Disclosure Document
Below is Kangaroo Express's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.
Number of units
Kangaroo Express had 102 total units in 2025, of which 102 were franchised-owned and 0 company-owned.
Kangaroo Express® provides a comprehensive training program to prepare franchisees and their store managers for successful store operations. The training is structured and mandatory, covering a wide range of operational areas and including both classroom and in-store components. Below are the key training programs offered by the Franchisor:
Initial Training Program Franchisees or their operations manager and store manager must complete a two-week classroom training and up to two weeks of in-store training. This includes pre-classroom assignments, an exam, and coverage of subjects such as business management, merchandising, customer service, inventory, and safety. The program is conducted at the Franchisor’s facilities and possibly in select stores.
Modified Training Program For existing franchisees converting to the Kangaroo Express® brand, a shorter three-to-five-day Modified Training Program is available. It covers essential brand-specific content while still requiring participants to complete the same assignments and pass the final exam as in the full program.
Opening Assistance After the training is completed, Kangaroo Express® provides on-site support before and during the store opening. This includes help with staff training, implementation of business systems, and evaluating initial operations.
Territory Protection
Kangaroo Express® does not provide its franchisees with exclusive territorial protection. The Franchise Agreement allows franchisees to operate only one convenience store at the specific approved location, and explicitly states that the franchisee may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or other distribution channels operated by the Franchisor.
Additionally, the franchisee does not receive any rights to sell products using the Kangaroo Express® brand outside of the designated store location.
This non-exclusive model also applies to the Motor Fuel Business segment, where the franchisee again is limited to one specified location. The Franchisor may establish other branded outlets or permit competitive operations within the same area, and the franchisee has no rights to restrict such competition.
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