What is the estimated total initial investment range for the ground-up construction of 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 Petro Stopping Center's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated total initial investment for the ground-up construction of a Petro Center ranges from $11,395,000 to $52,177,000. This substantial investment covers a variety of expenses, including the initial franchise fee, opening extension fees, training, opening assistance, computer systems, real estate costs, site improvements and construction, equipment, furniture and fixtures, computer systems and software, insurance, additional funds, vehicles, inventory, soft costs, professional fees, permits and bonds, and licenses.
The initial franchise fee ranges from $80,000 to $130,000, payable in a lump sum upon signing the Franchise Agreement. Site improvements and construction costs are estimated to be between $10,000,000 and $38,000,000, while equipment, furniture, and fixtures can range from $200,000 to $6,512,000. Additional significant costs include $450,000 to $2,500,000 for additional funds to cover the first three months of operation and $345,000 to $1,500,000 for inventory.
Prospective franchisees should note that these costs can vary significantly. For instance, opening extension fees can range from $0 to $120,000, and soft costs, professional fees, permits, and bonds can range from $25,000 to $1,000,000. The cost for real estate leasing for 3 months is listed at $800,000. Insurance costs are estimated between $88,000 and $600,000. These fluctuations depend on factors such as location, the scope of operations, and the degree to which outside professional advisors are utilized. The cost of vehicles ranges from $0 to $350,000, depending on whether the franchisee already owns a fully equipped repair truck.
Given the wide range of potential costs, Petro Stopping Center advises potential franchisees to carefully review these figures with a business advisor before making a decision. The FDD also notes that fees paid to Petro Franchise or its affiliates are non-refundable, while the refundability of fees paid to third parties depends on the specific contracts in place. Understanding these initial investment requirements is crucial for anyone considering opening a new Petro Stopping Center.