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Co-op agreement with EG On The Move ’fuels’ franchise growth on forecourts

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Co-op has signed a new franchise agreement with EG On The Move as the convenience retailer targets significant franchise growth ambitions, it has been announced today (Tuesday 9 July). The agreement will initially see seven new Co-op franchise stores open this summer with the petrol…

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