ARKO launches new Handy Mart store with expanded fas craves concept
Second NTI site featuring the food-forward fas craves offer opens in Garner, North Carolina.
ARKO Corp. has opened a new Handy Mart store in Garner, North Carolina, marking the company’s second New-to-Industry (NTI) location featuring its fas craves food concept. The store becomes the fifth site to offer the fast-growing program designed to elevate ARKO’s food service offering.
The fas craves concept focuses on a modern, food‑centric experience built around high‑quality grab‑and‑go options served throughout the day. The new store features an expanded menu including hot and cold selections, Roller Grill items such as Nathan’s Hot Dogs, bakery goods and a wide range of dispensed beverages.
“Our enhanced fas craves stores reflect how we’re reimagining convenience for the communities we serve,” said Arie Kotler, President & CEO of ARKO Corp. “Each new location allows us to bring customers a fresh, delicious food experience rooted in quality, speed, and value.”
The store features a contemporary layout with digital menu boards, an open interior and an intuitive flow designed to make quick purchases easier. As ARKO continues expanding fas craves across its footprint, more communities will experience its updated approach to convenience retail.
