USA: GPM Investments to install Sbarro restaurants on-site
The ARKO Corp.-owned company will expand its offer in convenience stores with the brand’s famous New York-style pizza.
GPM Investments, LLC has announced a strategic partnership with Sbarro, the Original New York Pizza, to launch new restaurants inside four Village Pantry store locations in Indiana. The subsidiary of ARKO Corp. has already opened one of the two integrated stores aimed to inaugurate in December 2021, with two more locations expected to launch in early 2022.
“We’re constantly evaluating and thinking through new ways to meet the needs of our customers and expand our foodservice offerings,” said Arie Kotler, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of ARKO. “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,” he added.
In participating locations, GPM will serve Sbarro’s famous New York-style extra-large pizza slices handmade every day, with freshly prepared and stretched dough, hand shredded 100% whole milk mozzarella cheese, and San Marzano style tomatoes, with a variety of toppings, Stromboli, bread sticks, chicken wings, whole pizzas and chicken tenders.
“We’re excited to expand geographically through our new partnership with GPM. 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,” commented David Karam, CEO at Sbarro.
The partnership will enhance GPM’s in-store experience and provide sought-after food offerings to customers, all while adapting to evolving consumer shopping habits. The company celebrated the launch of the first Sbarro integrated store with a grand opening event on Monday, December 6, at its 513 West 3rd St Connersville-located site. The event involved a ribbon cutting ceremony and exclusive promotions available for customers and enrolled fas REWARDS® members.
