TA Express Center

$TECXF500 #501
CategoryRetail
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Retail Businesses
Locations73
Franchisee Count96
Franchise Fee$140,000
Item 7 Low$1,174,000
Item 7 Midpoint$5,103,000
Item 7 High$9,032,000
Royalty FeesYou are not required to pay any Royalty under the Franchise Agreement, with respect to Gross Sales derived from a food concept that you operate at the TA Express Center pursuant to a separate franchise or license agreement with us or our Affiliates, if such separate franchise or license agreement requires payment of royalties to us or our Affiliates.
Ad / Brand Fund
Sold Not Open22
ParentBP p.l.c.
Founded1982
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business43
Began Franchising2018
HQWestlake, OH
Executives6
LinksWeb
Main Phone(440) 808-9100
FDD IssuedMarch 17, 2026
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2024 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

TA Franchise Systems LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of limited-service TA Express Centers, which are travel centers and truck stop facilities that typically include truck parking spaces, a building with diesel and gasoline fueling, quick-service restaurants, showers, and related amenities.

Franchisees must use specified Computer Systems, including a rewards computer system, proprietary shop system, and proprietary shower system, with initial hardware expenses ranging from $110,000 to $240,000 and software expenses from $30,000 to $60,000. A Computer System Installation Fee of $30,000 (or $50,000 for a TA Truck Service Shop) is also required.

TA Franchise Systems LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of limited-service TA Express Centers, which are travel centers and truck stop facilities that typically include truck parking spaces, a building with diesel and gasoline fueling, quick-service restaurants, showers, and related amenities.

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