Couche-Tard gets green light for acquisition of Holiday c-stores

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. has obtained clearance from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to acquire all of the issued and outstanding equity interest of Holiday Stationstores.

The acquired Holiday assets consist of 522 company-operated and franchise locations in 10 U.S. states, two food commissaries, and a fuel terminal.

Holiday, a privately owned company, is an important player in the U.S. Midwest region, and has top quartile convenience and fuel volumes under the Holiday brand.

“We are very excited to announce this new addition to the Couche-Tard family,” says Brian Hannasch, President and CEO of Couche-Tard. “The Holiday assets are a strong strategic fit for our business and expands the Corporation’s reach to 48 of the 50 U.S. states.”

As of October, 2017, Couche-Tard’s network comprised 9,465 convenience stores throughout North America, including 8,135 stores with road transportation fuel dispensing.