ARKO (NASDAQ:ARKO) is a convenience-store operator headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Through its subsidiary GPM Investments, the company operates convenience stores and fuel stations across the United States, serving retail customers with gasoline, diesel, tobacco and nicotine products, beverages, snacks, prepared food and other everyday merchandise.
ARKO’s retail portfolio includes regional convenience-store brands such as fas REWARDS, fas mart, E-Z Mart, Handy Mart, Scotchman, Young’s, Li’l Cricket and others. In addition to company-operated locations, the business supports independent operators through wholesale fuel distribution, store supply programs and related services. Its stores may also offer foodservice, car washes, lottery products, money services and other customer amenities, depending on the location.
The company has expanded through acquisitions of convenience-store chains and related retail assets, building a broad presence across multiple U.S. regions, including the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and parts of the West. ARKO became a publicly traded company in 2021 following a business combination with Haymaker Acquisition Corp. II. Arie Kotler serves as ARKO’s president and chief executive officer.
