ARKO begins construction on first pilot outlet

The US fuel retailer and convenience store operator converted 59 retail stores to dealer sites during the 3 months ended March 31. In April, the company converted 18 additional retail stores to dealer sites and plans to convert a meaningful number of additional stores throughout 2025.

With ARKO's remodel program, the chain started construction on the first of seven pilot stores at the beginning of May. The store, a Fas Mart in Richmond, will debut a new branded foodservice program called Fas Craves.

The pilot stores are expected to be completed by the end of 2025. Construction on the second pilot location is anticipated to begin in mid-May. The remodels, according to Kotler, are estimated to cost anywhere between $700,000 and $1.1 million.

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