Can Petro Stopping Center designate itself or its Affiliates as Approved Suppliers for my Petro Stopping Center?

According to Petro Stopping Center's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Petro Stopping Center may designate itself or its affiliates as approved suppliers. Specifically, Petro Stopping Center can designate itself or an affiliate as the sole approved supplier of Proprietary Supplies and/or Motor Fuel. In this case, Petro Stopping Center has no obligation to evaluate or consider alternative suppliers for these items.

This means that as a franchisee, you may be required to purchase Proprietary Supplies and/or Motor Fuel exclusively from Petro Stopping Center or its affiliates. This could impact your costs and potentially reduce your ability to negotiate better prices with other suppliers. While this arrangement provides Petro Stopping Center with control over the supply chain and potentially ensures consistent quality, it also limits the franchisee's autonomy in sourcing these essential items.

It is important for a prospective franchisee to consider the potential financial implications of being required to purchase supplies from Petro Stopping Center or its affiliates. While group purchasing arrangements may lead to lower prices, advertising support, and services, franchisees should carefully evaluate whether these benefits outweigh the potential limitations on their purchasing options. Franchisees should also inquire about the criteria Petro Stopping Center uses to determine pricing and whether there are mechanisms in place to ensure fair pricing.