ARKO Corp

Is ARKO publicly traded?
Yes. ARKO Corp trades on NASDAQ under ticker ARKO. Its fuel subsidiary ARKO Petroleum trades under APC.

What stores does ARKO own?
ARKO operates more than 1,100 convenience stores under 25-plus regional brands including fas mart, E-Z Mart, Scotchman, Village Pantry, and RoadRunner Markets.

Who is the CEO of ARKO?
Arie Kotler founded the business in 2003 and serves as Chairman, President, and CEO of ARKO Corp.

What is ARKO Petroleum?
ARKO Petroleum Corp. is ARKO's fuel supply subsidiary, covering wholesale, fleet fueling, and GPMP segments. It went public on NASDAQ under ticker APC in February 2026, with ARKO retaining 75.9 percent ownership.

The business began in 2003 when Arie Kotler founded GPM Investments and began acquiring convenience stores in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. The company grew steadily through acquisitions of regional chains, each keeping its local brand identity while gaining the scale and centralized operations of a larger parent.

ARKO Corp went public in 2020 through a merger with Haymaker Acquisition Corp. II, a special purpose acquisition company, listing on NASDAQ under ticker ARKO. The public listing accelerated its acquisition program, with the company adding hundreds of stores across the Southeast and Midwest.

Through 2024 and 2025, the company pursued a dealerization program, converting company-operated stores to dealer locations to improve profitability. It completed 409 site conversions by the end of 2025, with more planned through 2026. In June 2025, it launched the fas craves foodservice format across its stores, and in February 2026 completed the ARKO Petroleum IPO.

ARKO operates under standard retail and fuel industry compliance requirements. Its convenience store business is a traditional retail operation with environmental exposure limited to fuel storage and retail operations. The company reports on store-level safety, tobacco compliance, and community engagement through its "Family of Community Brands" positioning.