Is Petro Stopping Centers a good franchise to buy?

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Petro Stopping Centers

Petro Stopping Centers franchises enable operators to run branded travel center facilities located next to or near highways, offering fuel, dining, truck repair services, roadside assistance, and amenities like showers and parking. The business model involves significant investments for new construction ($11.4M-$51.6M) or renovating existing travel centers ($1.4M-$25.9M) to operate under the Petro brand, with franchise fees included. It targets professional truck drivers, fleet operators, and highway travelers seeking comprehensive refueling, maintenance, and rest services.

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Travel & TourismWestlake, OHwww.ta-petro.com/franchisingDisclaimer

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Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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How Petro Stopping Centers Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Petro Stopping Centers Current	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hooters	$1.3M – $4.7M	$50K	6.0%	118
Twin Peaks	$2.3M – $6.9M	$50K	5.0%	70
GYU-KAKU	$2.3M – $2.6M	$50K	4.0%	28
Rodizio Grill	$1.6M – $4.9M	$50K	4.5%	16
Wild Eggs	$686K – $2.3M	$45K	5.5%	15
Full-Service Casual Dining Average 7 franchises	$1.5M – $4.2M	$50K	5.0%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 7 Full-Service Casual Dining franchises by location count.

Franchisee Contacts

12 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

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No litigation involving franchisees reported

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System Health (Item 20)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Whether Petro Stopping Centers is a good franchise investment depends on your personal goals, available capital, and local market conditions. We recommend reviewing the full FDD, speaking with existing franchisees listed in Item 20, and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.