STRATEGIC PARTNERS
January 26, 2022
GPM Investments is launching restaurants in four Village Pantry stores in Indiana. The first store opened Dec. 6, 2021, with two more locations expected to launch in early 2022, according to a press release.
The partnership is expected to enhance GPM's in-store experience and provide food offerings to customers, all while adapting to evolving consumer shopping habits.
Earlier this year, GPM announced the completion of its second remodeled store in Mechanicsville, Virginia, featuring a new deli, expanded grab 'n' go for prepared foods, and freezers for frozen foods. GPM also recently expanded its partnership with DoorDash to offer delivery in more than 600 stores, 84 of which now offer alcohol delivery.
"We're constantly evaluating and thinking through new ways to meet the needs of our customers and expand our foodservice offerings," Arie Kotler, chairman, president and CEO of ARKO, said in the release. "With the COVID-19 pandemic limiting dining options for many living in remote locations and with pizza remaining one of the top selling food items in convenience stores, we look forward to this new partnership with Sbarro and providing even more value to our customers and stakeholders."
"We're excited to expand geographically through our new partnership with GPM," David Karam, CEO at Sbarro, said in the release. "We've delighted our customers with authentic New York-style pizza and Italian favorites for more than 60 years. Together with GPM, we will continue to provide premium quality foods to even more consumers."
