Legacy Markets Acquires 10 South Carolina C-Stores
The retailer is acquiring 10 PowerTrac stores and will rebrand them as Triangle Stop stores.
Apr 28, 2026
North Carolina-based Legacy Markets is expanding into South Carolina with the acquisition of 10 PowerTrac convenience and liquor stores, according to a press release from Legacy Markets sent to NACS.
The company said that the 10 PowerTrac locations will be rebranded to the Triangle Stop banner in the coming months.
Legacy Markets said it now owns and operates 20 locations concentrated in southwestern North Carolina and northwestern South Carolina.
PowerTrac was founded by Ankur and Krishna Patel of Piedmont, South Carolina. Jack Helmick, CEO of Legacy Markets said, “I want to congratulate Ankur and Krishna on the successful business they built. We are excited to welcome their team members to the Legacy Markets family. We look forward to bringing our fast, friendly and local philosophy to the Piedmont area.”
Legacy Markets also said it has made Marathon the new branded fuel partner for the currently unbranded PowerTrac stores.
“In addition to greatly enhancing the food, beverage and merchandise programs, customers will also benefit from the addition of the Triangle Stop loyalty program and smartphone app, greatly enhancing the customer experience,” the retailer said.
In 2024, Legacy Markets completed the acquisition of Triangle Stop Food Stores and JH Reaben Oil Company. The acquisitions consisted of 10 “ideally situated” convenience stores in Western North Carolina, primarily serving the Hendersonville and Brevard communities.
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