How much does a "Gulf C-Store" franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $147,650–$651,550, including a $25,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do "Gulf C-Store" franchise owners make?

"Gulf C-Store" discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a "Gulf C-Store" franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. "Gulf C-Store" scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 3% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a "Gulf C-Store" franchise

Convenience Store (C-Store) Franchise · FDD 2024 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

★☆☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 1/5

Investment

$147,650–$651,550

Total fees

3% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

0 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is "Gulf C-Store" worth it? How it compares to 39 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	3% of sales	lower than most (median 6.5%)
Startup cost	from $147,650	about average (median $149,950)
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

Benchmarked against every retail & business services franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.

What their own earnings claim actually says

No financial performance representations made. Franchisor explicitly disclaims any representations about franchisee future or past outlet financial performance.

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

Brand new franchise system; zero outlets as of 12/31/2025; no historical performance data available.

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"Gulf C-Store" franchise — frequently asked

How much does a "Gulf C-Store" franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $147,650–$651,550, including a $25,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do "Gulf C-Store" franchise owners make?: "Gulf C-Store" discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the "Gulf C-Store" franchise failure rate?: Brand new franchise system; zero outlets as of 12/31/2025; no historical performance data available.
Is a "Gulf C-Store" franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. "Gulf C-Store" scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 3% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2024). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with "Gulf C-Store" or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.