What is the estimated low end cost for equipment, furniture, and fixtures 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 | As Arranged | As Incurred | Transportation Lines, Hotel, Restaurants, Employee Wages |
| Opening Assistance 4 | $30,000 - $90,000 | As Arranged | As Incurred | Petro Franchise |
| Computer System | $30,000 - | Lump Sum | As Incurred | Petro Franchise |
| Installation Fee | $50,000 | |||
| Leasing | $0 – | Lump Sum | As Incurred | Petro Franchise |
| Review Fee | $7,500 | |||
| Financing Review Fee | $0 – $7,500 | Lump Sum | As Incurred | Petro Franchise |
| Real Estate Leasing | $0 – | Installment | As Arranged | Landlord |
| Costs for 3 Months 5 | $800,000 | |||
| Site Improvements and | $10,000,000 - | As Arranged | As Arranged | Landlord or Contractors |
| Construction 6 | $38,000,000 | |||
| Equipment, Furniture & | $200,000 - | As Arranged | As Arranged | Vendors |
| Fixtures 7 | $6,512,000 | |||
| Computer System and | $140,000 – | As Incurred | As Arranged | TA Operating and Vendors |
| Software | $400,000 | |||
| Insurance 8 | $88,000 – $600,000 | As Incurred | As Arranged | Insurance Company |
| Additional Funds – 3 | $450,000 – | As Incurred | As Arranged | Vendors, Employees |
| Months 9 | $2,500,000 | |||
| Vehicles 10 | $0 - $350,000 | As Incurred | As Arranged | Vendors |
| Inventory | $345,000 - $1,500,000 | As Incurred | As Arranged | Vendors |
| Soft Costs, Professional Fees, Permits and Bonds11 | $25,000 - $1,000,0 |
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 equipment, furniture, and fixtures ranges from $200,000 to $6,512,000 for ground-up construction of a Petro Center. For the renovation and conversion of an existing travel center into a Petro Center, the estimated cost for equipment, furniture, and fixtures ranges from $200,000 to $3,419,000. These costs are paid to vendors as arranged.
This significant range reflects the variability in the size and scope of a Petro Stopping Center operation. Factors influencing the cost include the size of the facility, the specific brands of equipment purchased or leased, and whether the franchisee already possesses equipment meeting Petro Stopping Center's standards. A franchisee can potentially lower costs by securing favorable financing terms or utilizing existing equipment that meets the franchisor's requirements.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider the specific equipment, furniture, and fixtures required for their planned Petro Stopping Center location. They should also obtain detailed quotes from approved vendors to develop a realistic estimate of these costs. It is important to discuss equipment requirements with Petro Stopping Center during the due diligence process to understand the full scope of this investment.