ARKO Corp. Named to Fortune 500 List for Fourth Consecutive Year

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ARKO Corp., a major convenience store operator and fuel wholesaler in the United States, has secured its position on the Fortune 500 list for the fourth consecutive year, ranking at No. 488. The company, led by CEO Arie Kotler, has demonstrated significant growth since its 2003 founding, expanding from 169 stores to nearly 3,600 locations as of March 31, 2025. In 2024, ARKO implemented a transformation plan, converting 153 company-operated stores to dealer sites while focusing investments on high-growth areas like food service and tobacco products. The company's current portfolio includes approximately 1,330 company-operated stores, over 1,960 independent dealer fuel supply sites, and about 280 unmanned fleet fueling locations.

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• Maintained Fortune 500 status for fourth consecutive year
• Significant growth from 169 stores in 2003 to 3,600 locations in 2025
• Strategic transformation plan implementation focusing on high-growth areas
• Diverse portfolio mix of company-operated, dealer, and fleet fueling locations

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• None.

Convenience store operator ranks No. 488 overall

RICHMOND, Va., June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) (“ARKO” or the “Company”), one of the largest convenience store operators and fuel wholesalers in the United States, today announced it was named to the 2025 Fortune 500 list for the fourth consecutive year. The yearly ranking highlights companies based on total revenue in the United States. ARKO ranked at No. 488.

“We are proud to be recognized by Fortune for our leadership for the fourth consecutive year,” said Arie Kotler, Chairman, President, and CEO of ARKO Corp. “We believe this accomplishment is a testament to the strength of our business model and the team’s ability to focus on customer engagement and delivering value to our customers. We remain committed to further laying the foundation for continued long-term growth, driving further value to our customers and optimizing our store portfolio.”

Inclusion on the Fortune 500^® is based on total revenue for respective fiscal years. Eligible businesses include U.S.-incorporated private companies and cooperatives that file financial statements with government agencies, along with mutual insurance companies that file with state regulators.

In 2024, the Company began development of a multi-year transformation plan. As part of this plan, the Company converted 153 company operated stores to dealer sites, while making strategic investments in our retail segment in high-growth areas, including food service and other tobacco products. Since its founding in 2003, ARKO has grown from 169 stores to nearly 3,600 locations, as of March 31, 2025. As of March 31, 2025, the Company is comprised of approximately 1,330 company-operated stores, more than 1,960 independent dealer sites to which it supplies fuel, and approximately 280 unmanned fleet fueling locations.

Learn more about ARKO Corp. and its family of community of brands here.

About ARKO Corp.

ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) is a Fortune 500 company that owns 100% of GPM Investments, LLC and is one of the largest operators of convenience stores and wholesalers of fuel in the United States. Based in Richmond, VA, our highly recognizable Family of Community Brands offers delicious, prepared foods, beer, snacks, candy, hot and cold beverages, and multiple popular quick serve restaurant brands. We operate in four reportable segments: retail, which includes convenience stores selling merchandise and fuel products to retail customers; wholesale, which supplies fuel to independent dealers and consignment agents; fleet fueling, which includes the operation of proprietary and third-party cardlock locations, and issuance of proprietary fuel cards that provide customers access to a nationwide network of fueling sites; and GPM Petroleum, which sells and supplies fuel to our retail and wholesale sites and charges a fixed fee, primarily to our fleet fueling sites. To learn more about GPM stores, visit: www.gpminvestments.com. To learn more about ARKO, visit: www.arkocorp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This document includes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may address, among other things, the Company’s expected financial and operational results and the related assumptions underlying its expected results. These forward-looking statements are distinguished by use of words such as “accretive,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “guidance,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “would” and the negative of these terms, and similar references to future periods. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to, among other things, changes in economic, business and market conditions; the Company’s ability to maintain the listing of its common stock and warrants on the Nasdaq Stock Market; changes in its strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects and plans; expansion plans and opportunities; changes in the markets in which it competes; changes in applicable laws or regulations, including those relating to environmental matters; market conditions and global and economic factors beyond its control; and the outcome of any known or unknown litigation and regulatory proceedings. Detailed information about these factors and additional important factors can be found in the documents that the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements were made. The Company does not undertake an obligation to update forward-looking information, except to the extent required by applicable law.

Media Contact
Jordan Mann
ARKO Corp.
investors@gpminvestments.com

Investor Contact
Sean Mansouri, CFA
Elevate IR
(720) 330-2829
ARKO@elevate-ir.com

FAQ

What is ARKO's ranking on the 2025 Fortune 500 list?

ARKO Corp. ranked No. 488 on the 2025 Fortune 500 list.

How many stores does ARKO Corp. (ARKO) operate as of March 2025?

As of March 31, 2025, ARKO operates approximately 1,330 company-operated stores, over 1,960 independent dealer sites, and 280 unmanned fleet fueling locations, totaling nearly 3,600 locations.

What changes did ARKO implement in its 2024 transformation plan?

In 2024, ARKO converted 153 company-operated stores to dealer sites and made strategic investments in high-growth areas, including food service and other tobacco products.

How has ARKO's store count grown since its founding?

ARKO has grown from 169 stores when founded in 2003 to nearly 3,600 locations as of March 31, 2025.

Who is the CEO of ARKO Corp?

Arie Kotler serves as the Chairman, President, and CEO of ARKO Corp.