Headquarters picks the loyalty program
The filing makes headquarters the decision point for loyalty, not the owners.
Item 16 · 2026 filingFrom the filings · Automotive services
TravelCenters of America franchise
186 locations, and franchised locations grew 135.7% last year. Headquarters picks the loyalty program.
Total investment
$1.46M to $14.11M
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Locations
186
+135.7% franchised
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Fees and terms
What a franchisee signs up for
Initial fee
$140K
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Royalty
2%–4.5%
Item 6 · full terms unconfirmed
Tech fee
$100/mo
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Term
10 years
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Franchised
18%
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For vendors
What decides a sale into TravelCenters of America
Suppliers come from an approved list
Owners buy from approved suppliers, and a new supplier needs headquarters' approval first.
Item 8 · 2026 filingMostly single-location owners
About 1 in 235 owners runs more than one location. Franchised locations grew by about 19 last year, and each opening buys the required systems.
Item 20 · 2026 filingThe account brief
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- Who decides at headquartersThe technology, operations and finance leads, by role and name
- The owner map235 owners by state, and the 1 who run several locations
- 17 requirements the filing setsEach with the franchisor's own sentence
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TravelCenters of America franchise questions
How much does a TravelCenters of America franchise cost?
The 2026 FDD puts the total investment at $1,460,800 to $14,107,100, including a $140,000 initial fee.
How many TravelCenters of America locations are there?
The 2026 FDD lists 186 locations, 33 of them franchised and 153 run by the company. Franchised locations grew by about 19 over the year.
Who owns TravelCenters of America?
BP Corporation North America Inc. is the parent company of TravelCenters of America.
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