Franopolis

    Petro Stopping Centers

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching Petro Stopping Centers franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources

    Petro Stopping Centers franchise operates full-service truck stops and travel centers catering to professional drivers and highway travelers with fuel, dining,

    Headline figures

    Quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a Petro Stopping Centers franchise?
    The Petro Stopping Centers Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $1,558,900–$28,925,000 for conversion only (renovation/conversion — consultants and vendors licenses $0 - $38,200 as incurred as arranged vendors and governmental entities total — 1558900) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 36); $12,416,100–$56,731,100 for ground-up construction — consultants and vendors licenses $0 - $54,500 as incurred as arranged vendors and governmental entities total — 12416100 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 38). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What ongoing fees does Petro Stopping Centers charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is $5 i) — 4.5 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 29). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $100 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 30). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Petro Stopping Centers disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    No. The reviewed Petro Stopping Centers FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
    How many Petro Stopping Centers locations are there?
    The FDD reports 154 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 79). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $1,558,900 – $28,925,000 (Renovation/conversion — Consultants and Vendors Licenses $0 - $38,200 As Incurred As Arranged Vendors and Governmental Entities TOTAL — 1558900); $12,416,100 – $56,731,100 (Ground-up construction — Consultants and Vendors Licenses $0 - $54,500 As Incurred As Arranged Vendors and Governmental Entities TOTAL — 12416100); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
    3. 3Outlets held steady in 2025, to 154 (UnitedStates, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Range across 2 single-unit formats

    2026 FDD · Item 7

    Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)

    Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.

    • Renovation/conversion — Consultants and Vendors Licenses $0 - $38,200 As Incurred As Arranged Vendors and Governmental Entities TOTAL — 1558900PDF p. 36$1,558,900 – $28,925,000
    • Ground-up construction — Consultants and Vendors Licenses $0 - $54,500 As Incurred As Arranged Vendors and Governmental Entities TOTAL — 12416100PDF p. 38$12,416,100 – $56,731,100

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Ongoing Royalty Fees You must pay usMain ongoing fee

    32 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    No financial performance representation in Item 19

    The reviewed 2026 FDD for Petro Stopping Centers has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    UnitedStates, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 79

    Net +2 outlets, 2023–2025

    0152202315420241542025+20

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($1,558,900 – $56,731,100) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Petro Stopping Centers reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?

    • Reported units went from 154 to 154 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 79

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    54 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025earnings from joint ventures and associates - after interest and tax-$384
    2025gains on sale of businesses and fixed assets$570
    2025total revenues and other income$79,694
    2025purchases$44,875
    2025production and manufacturing expenses$13,672
    2025depreciation, depletion and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$9,163
    2025net impairment and losses on sale of businesses and fixed assets$1,617
    2025exploration expense$330
    2025distribution and administration expenses$4,732
    2025finance costsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,595
    2025profitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,202
    2025taxation$277
    2025profitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$925
    2025attributable to bp corporation north america shareholders$111
    2025preference share dividends$839
    2025non-controlling interestsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$25
    2025goodwill$4,410
    2025intangible assets$3,521
    2025investments in joint ventures$1,916
    2025investments in associates$234
    2025other investmentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$29
    2025fixed assets$69,198
    2025derivative financial instrumentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$18,791
    2025prepaymentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$333
    2025defined benefit pension plan surpluses$943
    2025current assets loans$308
    2025trade and other receivablesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,091
    2025affiliates receivablesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$29,355
    2025prepaymentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$402
    2025other investmentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$27
    2025cash and cash equivalents$2,667
    2025total assets$157,607
    2025derivative financial instrumentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,869
    2025accrualsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,000
    2025lease liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,355
    2025finance debt - non-affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$794
    2025current tax payable$125
    2025provisionsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,264
    2025non-current liabilities trade and other payables$10,143
    2025derivative financial instrumentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$17,259
    2025accrualsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$947
    2025finance debt - non-affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$38,073
    2025finance debt - affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$945
    2025deferred tax liabilities$2,648
    2025defined benefit pension plan and other post-employment benefit plan deficits$1,427
    2025total liabilities$122,514
    2025operating activities profit$1,202
    2025impairment and$1,047
    2025dividends received from joint ventures and associates$254
    2025interest receivable-$2,025
    2025finance costsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,595
    2025interest paid-$2,623
    2025net finance expense relating to pensions and other post-employment benefitsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$16
    2025share-based payments$167
    2025net charge for provisions, less payments$1,120
    2025movements in inventories and other current and non-current assets and liabilities-$1,797
    2025income taxes paid-$410
    2025investing activities expenditure on property, plant and equipment, intangible and other assets-$7,169
    2025investment in joint ventures and associates-$177
    2025proceeds from disposals of businesses, net of cash disposed$941
    2025net changes in receivables from affiliates$2,597
    2025net cash used in investing activities-$3,132
    2025repayments of long-term financing-$3,876
    2025cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year$1,986
    2025cash and cash equivalents at end of year$2,667
    2025net finance expense relating to pensions and other post-employment benefitsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$16
    2025affiliates payablesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$469
    2025non-current assets property, plant and equipment$59,088
    2025trade and other receivablesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$446
    2025current tax receivable$187
    2025affiliates receivablesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$16,102
    2025loans$535
    2025inventories$7,982
    2025current liabilities trade and other payables$20,187
    2025derivative financial instrumentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,240
    2025affiliates payablesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$8,396
    2025lease liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,884
    2025finance debt - affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$546
    2025provisionsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,183
    2025adjustments to reconcile profit before taxation to net cash provided by operating activities exploration expenditure written off$205
    2025net assets$35,093
    2025total equity$35,093
    2025equity bp corporation north america shareholders' equity$21,930
    2025net cash provided by operating activities$12,310
    2025financing activities lease liability payments-$1,374
    2025non-controlling interestsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$13,163
    2025interest received$2,001
    2025increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1,271
    2025depreciation, depletion and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$9,163
    2025earnings from joint ventures and associates$384
    2025net operating charge for pensions and other post-employment benefits, less contributions and benefit payments for unfunded plans$11
    2025dividends paid-$4,386
    2025acquisitions, net of cash acquired-$20
    2025total cash capital expenditure-$7,366
    2025proceeds from disposals of fixed assets$672
    2025proceeds from long-term financing$2,342
    2025net cash used in financing activities-$8,498
    2025increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$681
    2025interest and other income$2,172
    2025production and similar taxes$492
    2025sales and other operating revenues$77,336
    2025profitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,813
    2024earnings from joint ventures and associates - after interest and tax$206
    2024interest and other income$2,877
    2024total revenues and other income$82,931
    2024purchases$47,509
    2024production and manufacturing expenses$13,302
    2024production and similar taxes$397
    2024depreciation, depletion and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$8,593
    2024exploration expense$481
    2024distribution and administration expenses$4,730
    2024profitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,401
    2024finance costsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,338
    2024profitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,044
    2024taxation$773
    2024profitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,271
    2024attributable to bp corporation north america shareholders$2,453
    2024non-controlling interestsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$21
    2024goodwill$4,971
    2024investments in joint ventures$2,365
    2024other investments$29
    2024fixed assets$71,650
    2024loans$405
    2024trade and other receivablesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$396
    2024affiliates receivablesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$15,606
    2024derivative financial instrumentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$13,680
    2024defined benefit pension plan surpluses$1,029
    2024current assets loans$95
    2024inventories$7,792
    2024affiliates receivablesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$31,376
    2024derivative financial instrumentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,079
    2024prepaymentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$416
    2024current tax receivable$176
    2024cash and cash equivalents$1,986
    2024total assets$157,659
    2024current liabilities trade and other payables$20,136
    2024affiliates payablesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$10,352
    2024derivative financial instrumentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,563
    2024lease liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,321
    2024finance debt - non-affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,147
    2024finance debt - affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$490
    2024liabilities directly associated with assets classified as held for sale$49
    2024non-current liabilities trade and other payables$9,704
    2024affiliates payablesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$174
    2024derivative financial instrumentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$12,348
    2024accrualsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$755
    2024lease liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,600
    2024finance debt - affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$931
    2024deferred tax liabilities$3,178
    2024provisionsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,588
    2024defined benefit pension plan and other post-employment benefit plan deficits$1,316
    2024operating activities profit$4,044
    2024adjustments to reconcile profit before taxation to net cash provided by operating activities exploration expenditure written off$374
    2024impairment and$47
    2024earnings from joint ventures and associates-$206
    2024dividends received from joint ventures and associates$232
    2024interest receivable-$2,733
    2024interest received$2,719
    2024finance costsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,338
    2024interest paid-$2,470
    2024share-based payments$222
    2024net operating charge for pensions and other post-employment benefits, less contributions and benefit payments for unfunded plans$9
    2024net charge for provisions, less payments-$585
    2024income taxes paid-$545
    2024net cash provided by operating activities$11,779
    2024acquisitions, net of cash acquired-$119
    2024investment in joint ventures and associates-$281
    2024proceeds from disposals of fixed assets$378
    2024proceeds from disposals of businesses, net of cash disposed$1,603
    2024net changes in receivables from affiliates$5,285
    2024net cash used in investing activities-$218
    2024financing activities lease liability payments-$1,309
    2024proceeds from long-term financing$8,167
    2024repayments of long-term financing-$274
    2024increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$8,092
    2024dividends paid-$10,377
    2024increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$285
    2024cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year$2,271
    2024cash and cash equivalents at end of year$1,986
    2024investments in associates$252
    2024intangible assets$4,381
    2024prepaymentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$314
    2024accrualsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,361
    2024provisionsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,665
    2024trade and other receivablesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$8,794
    2024assets classified as held for sale$865
    2024current tax payable$119
    2024finance debt - non-affiliatesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$38,294
    2024equity bp corporation north america shareholders' equity$25,139
    2024total liabilities$119,091
    2024non-controlling interestsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$13,429
    2024net assets$38,568
    2024total equity$38,568
    2024total cash capital expenditure-$7,490
    2024depreciation, depletion and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$8,593
    2024net finance expense relating to pensions and other post-employment benefitsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$19
    2024movements in inventories and other current and non-current assets and liabilities-$1,279
    2024investing activities expenditure on property, plant and equipment, intangible and other assets-$7,090
    2024net cash used in financing activities-$11,803
    2024gains on sale of businesses and fixed assets$471
    2024preference share dividends$839
    2024non-current assets property, plant and equipment$59,652
    2024net impairment and losses on sale of businesses and fixed assets$518
    2024sales and other operating revenues$79,377
    2024net finance expense relating to pensions and other post-employment benefitsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$19
    2023sales and other operating revenues$83,612
    2023earnings from joint ventures and associates - after interest and tax-$1,062
    2023interest and other income$2,830
    2023gains on sale of businesses and fixed assets$191
    2023production and manufacturing expenses$13,059
    2023production and similar taxes$365
    2023net impairment and losses on sale of businesses and fixed assets$1,636
    2023distribution and administration expenses$4,999
    2023profitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$8,628
    2023net finance expense relating to pensions and other post-employment benefitsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$25
    2023profitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,087
    2023attributable to bp corporation north america shareholders$4,331
    2023preference share dividends$839
    2023non-controlling interests-$211
    2023operating activities profit$6,087
    2023adjustments to reconcile profit before taxation to net cash provided by operating activities exploration expenditure written off$272
    2023depreciation, depletion and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,391
    2023impairment and$1,444
    2023earnings from joint ventures and associates$1,062
    2023interest received$2,613
    2023interest paid-$1,910
    2023net finance expense relating to pensions and other post-employment benefitsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$25
    2023net operating charge for pensions and other post-employment benefits, less contributions and benefit payments for unfunded plans-$8
    2023net charge for provisions, less payments-$2,197
    2023movements in inventories and other current and non-current assets and liabilities$1,320
    2023income taxes paid-$555
    2023net cash provided by operating activities$15,926
    2023investing activities expenditure on property, plant and equipment, intangible and other assets-$7,614
    2023acquisitions, net of cash acquired-$766
    2023investment in joint ventures and associates-$779
    2023total cash capital expenditure-$9,159
    2023proceeds from disposals of fixed assets$120
    2023net changes in receivables from affiliates-$5,381
    2023net cash used in investing activities-$13,854
    2023financing activities lease liability payments-$1,153
    2023proceeds from long-term financing$5,386
    2023repayments of long-term financing-$135
    2023increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$77
    2023cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year$2,348
    2023cash and cash equivalents at end of year$2,271
    2023profitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,959
    2023taxation$1,128
    2023dividends received from joint ventures and associates$232
    2023interest receivable-$2,624
    2023finance costsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,516
    2023share-based payments$258
    2023proceeds from disposals of businesses, net of cash disposed$558
    2023increaseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,582
    2023dividends paid-$12,989
    2023net cash used in financing activities-$2,149
    2023total revenues and other income$85,571
    2023finance costsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,516
    2023depreciation, depletion and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,391
    2023exploration expense$358
    2023purchases$49,135

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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