Blackburn firm EG On The Move has announced it has acquired 85 Prax Retail forecourts across the UK.
The acquisition expands EG On The Move's national site network to 285 locations.
Prax is the fifth largest independent forecourt retailer in the UK and its sites are managed by independent operators.
The acquired business will continue to 'operate under a commission operator model', with a focus on ‘working closely with those running the sites to enhance site performance’, said EG On The Move.
The latest expansion comes on the back of the acquisition of 98 Applegreen sites in January.
Zuber Issa, chief executive of EG On The Move, said: "Our business is built on strong partnerships with not only retail brand partners but now independent commission operators.
"We are delighted to welcome the PRAX network into our UK site portfolio.
"We look forward to working alongside each operator to build on the strengths of their businesses, helping make every site more effective, more competitive, and even more attractive to customers."
The company said it will ‘look to explore a range of investment opportunities across the acquired network’.
These include ‘investing in the sites to enhance motorist welfare services, expanding foodservice offers, exploring grocery and merchandise ranges, and introducing fast electric vehicle charging and car wash solutions’.
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Managing director of Prax Retail, Ian Woodcock, said, “Today's completion marks an important milestone for the business and the many commission operators and employees who have contributed to its success.
"We are proud of the network we have built and the strong customer relationships we have developed across communities throughout the UK.
“Throughout the process, our priority has been to achieve an outcome that provides continuity for commission operators, employees and customers while creating opportunities for future growth.
“We believe EG On The Move is well placed to take the business forward, and we thank everyone who has supported the network over the years for their dedication and commitment.”
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