Alimentation Couche-Tard Sells 35 U.S. Stores to Majors Management

As part of a U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) order requiring divestiture to preserve competition, Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) — the Canada-based c-store giant that has been trying to purchase 7-11’s parent company since September 2024 — has sold 35 retail fuel and convenience locations in Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania to Majors Management.

Negotiations between ACT and Japan-based 7-11 owner Seven & i Holdings are currently covered by non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that the companies signed in May 2025 to insulate their sometimes contentious merger talks. However, the ACT divestiture, often a prelude to the type of merger being discussed, could indicate progress in the negotiations.

In May 2023, both ACT and Majors Management had acquired Mapco Express stores, with Majors acquiring the retailer’s loyalty program and the Mapco brand. The newly acquired stores will be rebranded as Mapco stores over the coming months.

“These stores are an exciting strategic addition for Majors Management, and we are thrilled to expand the Mapco brand into Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania,” said Ben Smith, President of Majors Management in a statement. “We are honored to serve customers in three new states and welcome them to the Mapco experience.”