TA Express Center

$TECXF500 #501
CategoryRetail
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Retail Businesses
Locations73
Franchisee Count72
Franchise Fee$140,000
Item 7 Low$1,174,000
Item 7 Midpoint$5,103,000
Item 7 High$9,032,000
Royalty Fees4.5% of all Non-QSR Gross Sales up to and including Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000) per month (the “Threshold Amount”) and 2% of all Non-QSR Gross Sales in excess of the Threshold Amount; (ii) 2% of all QSR Gross Sales; and (iii) between $0.01 and $0.15 on each gallon of Motor Fuel sold at your TA Express Center
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 UpdatedOct 8, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2024 · 2023 · 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 estimated initial hardware costs ranging from $110,000 to $240,000 and software costs from $30,000 to $60,000. A Computer System Installation Fee of $30,000 is 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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