Industry
Consumer
Target Company
EZ Energy USA Inc.
Buyer/Investor
7-Eleven Inc.
Client Description:
Based in Seven Hills, Ohio, EZ Energy is an operator of convenience stores and retail fuel outlets (“c-stores”) in the Midwest United States. In 2007, the company launched an aggressive acquisition-driven consolidation strategy in the highly-fragmented c-store industry, growing to 91 stores and dealer locations in Central Ohio, Northeastern Ohio, and Western Pennsylvania. EZ Energy’s c-stores are branded under its proprietary “Easy Trip” brand as well as the “ampm” brand, and distribute BP and Marathon fuels.