What is the estimated cost range for additional funds for 3-9 months for a Petro Stopping Center?
Petro_Stopping_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT
YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT FOR THE RENOVATION AND CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING TRAVEL CENTER INTO A PETRO CENTER1
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | 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 |
| Training3 | $7,000 – $35,000 | As Arranged | As Incurred | Transportation Lines, Hotel, Restaurants, Employee Wages |
| Opening Assistance4 | $10,000 - $30,000 | As Arranged | As Incurred | Petro Franchise |
| Computer System | $30,000 - | Lump Sum | As Incurred | Petro Franchise |
| Installation fee | $50,000 | |||
| Leasing Review Fee | $0 – $7,500 | Lump Sum | As Incurred | Petro Franchise |
| Financing Review Fee | $0 – $7,500 | Lump Sum | As Incurred | Petro Franchise |
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Paid |
| Real Estate Leasing | $0 – | Installment | As Arranged | Landlord |
| Costs for 3 Months5 | $800,000 | |||
| Site Improvements and | $390,000 - | As Arranged | As Arranged | Landlord or |
| Construction6 | $17,000,000 | Contractors | ||
| Equipment, Furniture | $200,000 - | As Arranged | As Arranged | Vendors |
| & Fixtures7 | $3,419,000 | |||
| Computer System and Software | $140,000 – $400,000 | As Incurred | As Arranged | TA Operating and Vendors |
| 8 | $88,000 – | As Incurred | As Arranged | Insurance Company |
| Insurance | $600,000 | |||
| Additional Funds – 3 9 Months | $450,000 – $2,500,000 | As Incurred | As Arranged | Vendors, Employees |
| Vehicles10 | $0 - $350,000 | As Incurred | As Arranged | Vendors |
| Inventory | $0 - $800,000 | As Incurred | As Arranged |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 32–37)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Petro Stopping Center Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment for additional funds for 3 months ranges from $450,000 to $2,500,000 for the renovation and conversion of an existing truck stop or travel center into a branded Petro Center. These funds are intended to cover expenses such as vendors and employees.
The FDD specifies that these additional funds are 'as incurred' and 'as arranged,' meaning franchisees will need to have these funds available as expenses arise during the initial months of operation. The actual amount required will depend on the size and extent of the Petro Stopping Center's operations. This can include variations in payroll, utility costs, and other miscellaneous expenses.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider their operating scale and anticipated expenses to determine the appropriate level of additional funds needed. It's important to note that this range is specifically for the renovation and conversion of an existing truck stop. The amount may differ for ground-up construction.