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TravelCenters of America (TA Express Center)
TA Express Centers are limited-service travel centers located near highways on smaller parcels of land, offering fuel (diesel and gasoline), quick-service restaurants, showers, truck and car parking, and other amenities, but without full truck repair services typical of larger TA Centers. Franchisees operate under the TA Express System, adhering to standardized procedures, designs, and core programs provided by TA Franchise Systems LLC. The primary target market is commercial truck operators on North American highways, with a secondary market of non-commercial motorists.
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Franchise Costs
4.5% royalty on first $600k sales, 2% on sales above $600k (Non-QSR), 2% on QSR sales, $0.01-$0.15/gallon Motor Fuel + 0.325% admin fee on first $600k sales + $3,000/mo advertising + $100/mo IT security
Financial Performance
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Unlock financial performance dataHow TravelCenters of America (TA Express Center) Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 100% of Specialty Retail franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TravelCenters of America (TA Express Center) Current | $1.2M – $9.0M | $140K | 4.5% | 59 |
| CORNWELL | $80K – $324K | N/A | N/A | 793 |
| MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS | $48K – $263K | N/A | N/A | 757 |
| GNC | $130K – $450K | $20K | 6.0% | 643 |
| BATTERIES PLUS | $285K – $537K | $50K | 5.0% | 601 |
| PET SUPPLIES PLUS | $537K – $2.0M | $50K | 3.0% | 502 |
Specialty Retail Average 51 franchises | $286K – $706K | $39K | 5.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 51 Specialty Retail franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
+11 more states
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50 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily termination disputes and alleged fraudulent inducement, and a putative class action regarding fuel pricing software.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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Unlock due diligence reportsFrequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a TravelCenters of America (TA Express Center) franchise ranges from $1,174,000 to $9,032,000. This includes a franchise fee of $140,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 4.5% of gross sales.
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