ARKO Corp. Opens New Handy Mart Store in Kinston, NC with fas craves Food Concept.

ARKO Corp. has opened a new Handy Mart store in Kinston, NC, featuring its new fas craves branding and menu offering. The store offers a crave-worthy menu of hot and cold grab-n-go items, including crispy chicken biscuits, zesty potato wedges, and nitro cold brew. The fas craves concept is designed to provide a food-first experience for customers. The store officially opened on July 31, 2025, with a grand opening celebration planned for September 17–30.

ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO), a leading convenience store operator in the United States, has announced the opening of a new Handy Mart store in Kinston, North Carolina. The store, located at 2227 Highway 11N, features the company's innovative fas craves branding and menu offering, designed to provide a food-first experience for customers [1].

The fas craves concept includes a variety of hot and cold grab-n-go items, such as crispy chicken biscuits, zesty potato wedges, mozzarella sticks, jumbo chicken wings, and nitro cold brew. The menu also includes a selection of sandwiches, burgers, and bakery items, along with expanded dispensed beverages [1].

The new store, which opened its doors on July 31, 2025, is part of ARKO's continued expansion of the fas craves concept. The store's modern layout includes digital menu boards and a contemporary interior, aimed at providing an easy-to-navigate shopping experience [1].

To celebrate the opening, customers can enjoy exclusive fas craves food deals, including two Ultimate Chicken Tenders and a small side of potato wedges for just $4.99, and any fountain drink, tea, or lemonade for only 99 cents [1].

ARKO Corp. operates in four reportable segments: retail, wholesale, fleet fueling, and GPM Petroleum. The company's highly recognizable Family of Community Brands offers a wide range of products, including prepared foods, beer, snacks, candy, and hot and cold beverages [1].

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[1] https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/08/05/3127659/0/en/ARKO-Corp-Opens-New-Handy-Mart-Store-in-Kinston-NC-with-New-fas-craves-Food-Concept.html