TravelCenters of America TA Express Center
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching TravelCenters of America TA Express Center franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
TravelCenters of America operates highway travel centers providing fuel, food, and services to professional drivers and travelers across major transportation co
Headline figures
Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a TravelCenters of America TA Express Center franchise?
- The TravelCenters of America TA Express Center Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $1,174,000–$9,032,000 for conversion only (renovation/conversion: total initial investment) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 37); $8,031,000–$37,382,500 for ground-up construction: total initial investment (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 39). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does TravelCenters of America TA Express Center charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is $0 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 30). 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 TA Express Center disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- No. The reviewed TravelCenters of America TA Express Center FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
- How many TravelCenters of America TA Express Center locations are there?
- The FDD reports 146 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 81). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $1,174,000 – $9,032,000 (Renovation/conversion: TOTAL initial investment); $8,031,000 – $37,382,500 (Ground-up construction: TOTAL initial investment); several initial fee options apply.
- 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
- 3Outlets grew by 28 in 2025, to 146 (United States, 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: TOTAL initial investmentPDF p. 37$1,174,000 – $9,032,000
- Ground-up construction: TOTAL initial investmentPDF p. 39$8,031,000 – $37,382,500
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Motor fuel royalty per gallonMain 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 TravelCenters of America TA Express Center 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?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 81
Net +64 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; 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
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($1,174,000 – $37,382,500) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
TravelCenters of America TA Express Center reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?
Reported units went from 118 to 146 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]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · 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
94 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 year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | total revenues and other income | $79,694 |
| 2025 | net cash provided by operating activities | $12,310 |
| 2025 | net cash used in investing activities | -$3,132 |
| 2025 | total assets | $157,607 |
| 2025 | sales and other operating revenues | $77,336 |
| 2025 | profitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $1,202 |
| 2025 | profitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $925 |
| 2025 | total liabilities | $122,514 |
| 2025 | net assets | $35,093 |
| 2025 | total equity | $35,093 |
| 2025 | net cash used in financing activities | -$8,498 |
| 2025 | increase | $681 |
| 2025 | cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $2,667 |
| 2024 | total liabilities | $119,091 |
| 2024 | total equity | $38,568 |
| 2024 | net cash used in financing activities | -$11,803 |
| 2024 | total revenues and other income | $82,931 |
| 2024 | sales and other operating revenues | $79,377 |
| 2024 | profitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $4,044 |
| 2024 | profitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $3,271 |
| 2024 | total assets | $157,659 |
| 2024 | net assets | $38,568 |
| 2024 | net cash provided by operating activities | $11,779 |
| 2024 | net cash used in investing activities | -$218 |
| 2024 | increase | -$285 |
| 2024 | cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $1,986 |
| 2023 | profitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $6,087 |
| 2023 | increase | -$77 |
| 2023 | sales and other operating revenues | $83,612 |
| 2023 | total revenues and other income | $85,571 |
| 2023 | profitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $4,959 |
| 2023 | net cash provided by operating activities | $15,926 |
| 2023 | net cash used in investing activities | -$13,854 |
| 2023 | net cash used in financing activities | -$2,149 |
| 2023 | cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $2,271 |
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.
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