At the release of Ampol’s 2023 Half Year Report last month, Ampol Managing Director and CEO Matt Halliday said the rationalisation of the company operated network was essentially complete by the end of 2022. Total Ampol branded sites as at 30 June 2023 was 1816 including 643 company operated sites.
Mr Halliday also announced that: “The pilot of 50 MetroGo stores was also completed late last year and has been the subject of a joint review in the half.
“The outcome of this review is that Woolworths and Ampol have agreed to not progress with a broader rollout and existing stores will be rebranded to Foodary over the coming months. The two companies remain committed to their partnership on Everyday Rewards loyalty and redemption,” he said.
A Woolworths Group spokesperson states: “Whilst Ampol Woolworths MetroGo was successful in driving top-line sales, both businesses have chosen to prioritise other opportunities.
“Importantly, Ampol remains a key wholesale and Everyday Rewards partner.”
Mr Halliday said: “The outcome of the review provides Ampol with greater flexibility to leverage the entire network to execute the next phase of Ampol’s retail strategy.
“Our immediate focus is on investment in new major highway sites including Pheasants Nest, M4s and M1s. The two new marquee sites at Pheasants Nest are now open and construction is well progressed on the refresh of the M1 flagship sites which will include Ampol-operated Hungry Jack’s Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs),” he said.
“Over time, we also intend to take a more tiered approach to our Foodary offer to better meet the needs of our local customers as well as unlock the potential of QSRs across more of our premium network.”
