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The new EG forecourt and Co-op store at Norton Heath brngs the collaboration’s total to 11. 

EG On The Move and the Co-op say they are ‘driving forward’ their successful forecourt and convenience food franchise collaboration with a new site launching in Norton Heath, Chelmsford.

EG On The Move Norton Heath is located on Chelmsford Road will also see a Greggs bakery opening on site.

Co-op’s convenience store - operated as a franchise - brings quality food and drink with deals, value and promotions to the forecourt - everything to refresh motorists on the go or provide food for later.

The latest site further expands the franchise partnership, following the conclusion of a successful trial together in 2024. The Norton Heath site comes after the opening of two service stations in December, located in Moston (Chester) and Buchandyke (East Kilbride), and takes the total number of sites with EG On the Move and Co-op collaborating to 11.

Michael Hargreaves, Co-op head of forecourt franchise, said: “We’re delighted to collaborate with EG On The Move on the launch of our latest site together. We aim to create a destination, a hub locally with Norton Heath’s service station focussed on meeting the fuel and food needs of motorists and those who live in the surrounding area.

“Co-op is scaling its franchise business by sharing its convenience expertise with quality partners, and we look forward to identifying more locations for joint growth with EG On The Move.”

Zuber Issa, CEO of EG On The Move, added: “We’re focused on growing our network and delivering enhanced customer experiences that reflect the fuel and retail needs of those who travel or live nearby.

“We’re focused on creating destinations sites with strong food service and quality convenience retailing and a commitment to quality and innovation - we look forward to continuing to grow our relationship with Co-op to enhance the convenience store offer aligned to our forecourts and create a fuel and food destination.”