What is the estimated cost for the installation fee for a Petro Stopping Center?
Petro_Stopping_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
professional fees that you may incur before you open your Petro Center for business. Your actual costs may vary depending on the degree to which you utilize outside professional advisors.
YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT FOR THE GROUND-UP CONSTRUCTION OF A PETRO CENTER1
| Type of Expenditure | TA Center | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $80,000 – $130,000 | Lump Sum | At signing of the Franchise Agreement | Petro Franchise |
| Opening Extension Fees2 | $0 – $120,000 | Lump Sum | At signing of the Franchise Agreement or upon subsequent agreement as to an extension | Petro Franchise |
| Training 3 | $7,000 – $60,000 |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 32–37)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Petro Stopping Center's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the installation fee is estimated to be $50,000 for both a TA Center and for the ground-up construction of a Petro Center.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that you should budget $50,000 for the installation fee as part of your initial investment. This fee is a fixed cost, meaning it does not vary based on other factors like location or size of the Petro Stopping Center.
It is important to note that the FDD does not specify what this installation fee covers. A prospective franchisee should clarify with Petro Stopping Center what this fee includes and what it does not cover to fully understand the costs associated with opening a franchise.