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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Circle K Stores ranks #184 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 40,000 employees worldwide (year not stated). It is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 184 |
| Headquarters | Tempe, Arizona |
| Industry | Retail (convenience stores) Franchising |
| Employees (global) | 40,000 (year not stated) |
| Founded | El Paso, Texas, U.S. ({{start date and age|1951}}) |
| Website | {{URL|circlek.com/}} |
Headcount is global, includes workers outside the US and may differ from the company's latest annual report.
The company's home state is Arizona: median household income $81,486, unemployment 4.9%, state income tax: flat 2.50%.
City guide: Tempe (median rent $1,743, median household income $79,663).
| Company ⇅ | Industry ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| PetSmart | Retail | 56,000 |
| Banner Health | Health Care | 55,000 |
| Republic Services | Waste management | 42,000 |
| United Services Automobile Association | Financial services | 37,000 |
| Sprouts Farmers Market | Retail | 35,000 |
| Company ⇅ | Headquarters ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart | Arkansas | 2,100,000 |
| Home Depot | Georgia | 470,000 |
| Target | Minnesota | 415,000 |
| Kroger | Ohio | 410,000 |
| TJX Companies | Massachusetts | 349,000 |
| Costco Wholesale | Washington | 341,000 |
| Albertsons Companies | Idaho | 325,000 |
| Walgreens Boots Alliance | Illinois | 312,000 |
| CVS Health | Rhode Island | 300,000 |
| Lowe's Companies | North Carolina | 270,000 |
| Publix Super Markets | Florida | 260,000 |
| H-E-B Grocery | Texas | 175,000 |
About 40,000 worldwide (year not stated), per the company's reported figure.
Tempe, Arizona.
It ranks #184 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.