GPM has acquired 15 c-stores across three states.

The acquisition of 15 convenience stores with gasoline by GPM Investments LLC and its affiliates is helping to further develop the company’s existing portfolio of stores in the Midwest. GPM acquired stores from Gas-Mart USA Inc. and its affiliates. The 15 stores are located in Southern Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska.

GPM will initially operate these stores under their existing brand names and consider transitioning some stores to a GPM retail brand.

Previous Gas-Mart USA employees at these stores were hired by GPM. “Bringing them into the GPM family was very important to our leadership team,” said Mike Emmons, vice president of the Midwest Division. “It will be a great pleasure to continue serving customers with the same dedication and enthusiasm.”