Yesway (YSWY) completed the sale of its Iowa and Kansas store portfolio to Now & Forever for approximately $21 million.
The transaction covers 29 stores, and the price includes payment for existing inventory. Yesway intends to use the proceeds to strengthen its balance sheet and support development of new-to-industry stores in its core markets. The company views the divestiture as a way to redirect capital from non-strategic assets toward faster-growing markets with higher return potential, while sharpening its operational focus and simplifying its supply chain footprint.
Yesway (YSWY) will hold the grand opening of its first Arizona Allsup's store in Willcox on October 2, 2026.
The opening will take Yesway into its 10th state. With the Willcox location, the company will operate 453 stores across 10 states. The store, at 1151 N. Virginia Avenue, will span approximately 6,277 square feet. It will have 10 multi-product fuel dispensers, five diesel lanes and 17 truck parking spaces, alongside food, groceries and private-label snacks.
Arizona is part of Yesway's current new-store development focus, along with Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. The company has developed and opened more than 90 new-to-industry stores over approximately the past five years. Yesway expects the Willcox store to be the start of a growing presence in Arizona.
Yesway (YSWY) has opened a new-to-industry Allsup's convenience store in Odessa, Texas, as part of its ongoing statewide expansion.
The 5,630-square-foot location at 16460 South Highway 385 operates 24 hours a day and offers Allsup's World Famous Burritos, Yesway private-label snacks, and everyday essentials such as fresh bread, milk and eggs. The site includes a beer cave, ATMs and Western Union services, plus 10 multi-product fuel dispensers, five diesel lanes and 11 truck parking spaces to serve local residents, travelers and professional drivers. This store is the 93rd new-to-industry location Yesway has built in approximately five years. Established in 2015, the company now operates 452 stores across nine Midwestern and Southwestern states.
Yesway (Nasdaq: YSWY) announced its participation in two September 2026 investor events: the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Conference in Boston on September 8, 2026, and the Goldman Sachs Global Consumer and Retail Conference in New York on September 14, 2026, featuring a 2:05 p.m. ET fireside chat.
Chairman, President and CEO Thomas Trkla and CFO and Treasurer Ericka Ayles will represent the company. A live webcast and replay of the Goldman Sachs fireside chat will be available on Yesway’s investor relations website.
Yesway (Nasdaq: YSWY) reported strong second quarter 2026 results, with net income rising to $29.7 million from $24.2 million and income from operations increasing to $47.7 million from $36.7 million. Adjusted EBITDA grew 35.0% year-over-year to $70.9 million, and Store Contribution rose 29.5% to $87.7 million.
Fuel sales increased 52.7% to $673.1 million, with fuel gross profit up 36.2% to $84.0 million and margin expanding to 52.6 cents per gallon. Inside merchandise sales grew 4.4% to $240.1 million, with margin improving 50 basis points to 35.7%. Same‑store fuel gallons rose 1.4% and same‑store inside merchandise sales 1.2%.
As of June 30, 2026, Yesway operated 450 stores, held $81.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, and carried $618.4 million of total debt. Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $56.6 million for the quarter. According to Yesway, full‑year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance was raised to $235–$245 million, while targets for same‑store inside merchandise growth, capital spending, and new store openings were reaffirmed.
Yesway (Nasdaq: YSWY) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results for the period ended June 30, 2026, before market open on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The company will host a conference call and live webcast to discuss the results the same day at 8:30 a.m. ET. A replay of the webcast will be available in the investor relations section of Yesway’s website for one year.
Yesway (Nasdaq: YSWY) will participate in the eighth annual 24/7 Day on Friday, July 24, 2026, joining more than 100 convenience retailers and suppliers in honoring first responders and other everyday heroes. At Yesway and Allsup's stores across nine states, eligible first responders, healthcare professionals, 911 operators and American Red Cross personnel in uniform or with valid ID will receive a free 30.4 oz Core Hydration water and a free fountain drink or coffee of any size as a gesture of appreciation.
According to Yesway, the initiative supports the NACS Foundation and encourages the public to invite first responders to visit participating stores, donate directly to the American Red Cross, and share appreciation stories on social media using #247Day and #conveniencecares.
Yesway (Nasdaq: YSWY) is launching its Summer of America promotion at participating Yesway and Allsup's stores from July 1 to September 8, 2026. Customers can access in-app Spin-to-Win games, fuel discounts, Rewards-only offers, and savings on popular beverages and food.
The Big Fill Sweepstakes runs through January 5, 2027, offering a chance to win a 2026 Ford F-150 Lariat, Free Fuel for a Year via a $2,500 fuel card, and multiple $66 fuel cards.
Yesway (Nasdaq: YSWY) began trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on April 21, 2026, marking its transition to a publicly traded company. Brookwood Financial Partners, which conceived, sponsored, and capitalized Yesway, highlights this milestone as evidence of its thesis-driven private equity strategy.
Brookwood has invested more than $1.8 billion since 1993, across portfolios totaling over $4.9 billion in assets. Yesway, founded in 2015, has grown to approximately 450 convenience stores across nine states, featuring strong regional brands and private-label products.
Yesway (Nasdaq: YSWY) reported record Q1 2026 results, with net income of $30.2 million versus a prior-year loss of $5.6 million and Adjusted EBITDA up 112.9% to $59.2 million.
Fuel sales rose 16.0% to $464.3 million, inside merchandise sales increased 9.5% to $213.7 million, and the company issued 2026 guidance including Adjusted EBITDA of $210–$220 million.