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    TravelCenters of America

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

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    TravelCenters of America operates highway travel centers offering fuel, food, and services to professional drivers and motorists across major trucking routes.

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    TravelCenters of America quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a TravelCenters of America franchise?
    The TravelCenters of America Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $1,460,800–$14,107,100 for conversion only (conversion — total — $1460800) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 36); $8,084,100–$54,060,700 for ground-up — total — $8084100 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 39). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the TravelCenters of America initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $140,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 28). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does TravelCenters of America charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is 4.5% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 31). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $3,000 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 31). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does TravelCenters of America disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The TravelCenters of America FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 79). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    Is TravelCenters of America a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

    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: $1,460,800 – $14,107,100 (Conversion — TOTAL — $1460800); $8,084,100 – $54,060,700 (Ground-up — TOTAL — $8084100); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 7 separate groups: other measures for 9 FranchisedCenters locations; other measures for 127 CompanyCenters locations; other measures for 127 Company locations; other measures for 9 Franchise centers; other measures for 127 Company locations; other measures for 9 Franchise locations; other measures for 9 Franchise centers. They are not combined.

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

    TravelCenters of America head-to-head

    Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.

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    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.

    • Conversion — TOTAL — $1460800PDF p. 36$1,460,800 – $14,107,100
    • Ground-up — TOTAL — $8084100PDF p. 39$8,084,100 – $54,060,700

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 28
    Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

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

    Ongoing Royalty Fees — 4.5%Main ongoing fee

    33 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?

    7 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    9 locations

    Other measures · 9 locations

    Who is counted
    FranchisedCenters
    Excluded
    TAExpress/partialyear/nonfullservice excluded.24of33franchiseexcluded(5norepairshop,19partialyear);26of153company excluded;source14companyclosuresretained.
    Method
    Unaudited franchiseroyaltyreports andaffiliateaccountingsystem. FullServiceCriteria continuouslyopen12months,separategas/dieselcanopies,truckrepairshop,full/quickservicerestaurant,conveniencestore; USliquidgallonsnotrevenue. Larger/highperforminglocationsmaynottypical. Nonfuelnetsalessaleslessfuel,taxes,promocoupons/discounts,employeecomps. Companycasinogaminghospitalitymaynotavailablefranchisees.

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 ·

    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 ($1,460,800 – $54,060,700) vary most by market, and why?

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

    • Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?

    • 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?

    • How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?

    • 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]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 28
    2. [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — FranchisedCenters · PDF p. 79
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 127 Company Centers meeting the Full Service Criteria for the entire 12-month p… · PDF p. 80
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 127 Company Centers meeting the Full Service Criteria for the entire 12-month p… · PDF p. 81
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 9 Franchised Centers meeting Full Service Criteria for the entire 12-month peri… · PDF p. 81
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 127 Company Centers meeting Full Service Criteria for the entire 12-month perio… · PDF p. 81
    7. [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise9fullserviceCenters · PDF p. 80
    8. [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 9 Franchised Centers meeting the Full Service Criteria for the entire 12-month… · PDF p. 81

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

    Territory & operations

    226 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
    2025bpcna income sales and other operating revenues$77,336
    2025bpcna income interest and other income$2,172
    2025bpcna income gains on sale of businesses and fixed assets$570
    2025bpcna income total revenues and other income$79,694
    2025bpcna income purchases$44,875
    2025bpcna 2025 december31 totalequity$35,093
    2025bpcna income production and similar taxes$492
    2025bpcna income non-controlling interests-$25
    2025bpcna income depreciation, depletion and amortization$9,163
    2025bpcna income exploration expense$330
    2025bpcna income attributable to bp corporation north america shareholders$111
    2025bpcna income preference share dividends$839

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

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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

    Related research

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    Head-to-head comparisons

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    Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.

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