EG On The Move has agreed to acquire around 260 sites in France from EG Group, as the forecourt operator takes its first major step in its international growth strategy.
The Blackburn-based business said the deal with EG Group for the French network was expected to complete in the second quarter of 2026 and would allow it to deepen investment across fuel, foodservice, grocery and merchandise channels.
It will also allow EG On The Move to expand its electric vehicle charging offering through its proprietary EV On The Move platform.
EG On The Move currently operates more than 420 trading units in the UK, including 160 forecourts, following its acquisition of Applegreen’s UK petrol filling business in early 2025, which added 98 UK sites.
EG On The Move also has over 210 foodservice concessions and has installed rapid EV chargers at more than 50 locations, delivering around 310 charging ports.
“The agreement represents a proactive and disciplined step in EG On The Move to be able to consider securing additional network assets and strengthening our market position,” said CEO Zuber Issa.
For EG Group, the divestment supports its ongoing strategy to refocus on its core markets, with the US remaining its single largest revenue generator, and to reduce debt as it reshapes its European operations.
The deal is part of EG Group’s wider plan to exit the French market, a process that began with the sale of its Vitry fuel depot in December 2025. The group has also agreed to sell certain sites, mainly in the Paris area, to property developers, with these sales expected to complete over the next year.
“These transactions are a continued demonstration of our commitment to strengthening EG Group’s balance sheet through debt reduction and a disciplined approach to portfolio management,” said EG Group CEO Russ Colaco.
“By strategically reshaping our European footprint, we are bringing additional focus to our core markets where we have identified the most attractive organic growth opportunities. I would like to thank our employees supporting the French business for their many contributions to EG Group.”
The agreement with EG On The Move has been reached by entering a put option. It will be submitted to the relevant employees’ representative bodies in accordance with French law and is subject to customary regulatory approvals, with completion anticipated in Q2 2026.
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