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What is the general nature of the restrictions placed on a Petro Stopping Center franchisee regarding what they can sell?

Petro_Stopping_Center Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

You must not sell Services, Products or other items or services at the Petro Center or otherwise through the Petro Center that we have not previously approved for sale. You must not, without our prior written consent, sell, dispense, give away or otherwise provide products or other items except by means of retail sales to customers at the Petro Center. You must immediately implement changes to the Services, Products or other items that we require. You must maintain an inventory

of Products and capacity to perform the Services sufficient to meet the daily demands of the Petro Center.

Petro Franchise can reject any category of product or services offered for sale at the Petro Center. If you elect to offer and sell additional product or service categories to customers of the Petro Center, Petro Franchise will not unreasonably withhold its approval of any category of product or service.

You must immediately cease offering for sale or selling any product or service if Petro Franchise deems the product or service to be detrimental to the Marks or the image of the Petro System. Petro Franchise has the right to delete or add authorized goods or services and you must comply with such deletions or additions. There are no limits on Petro Franchise's right to do so.

You must fully comply with all programs which Petro Franchise requires in the Manuals, or are otherwise communicated to you and designated by Petro Franchise as Core Programs, including but not limited to the following: (1) any then-current inspection or site checklist programs; (2) any then-current competitive price guarantee programs; (3) any then-current fueler or any other named loyalty program; (4) any then-current nationwide guaranty – refund, exchange, replacement; (5) any then-current nationwide programs, including but not limited to the shower program and coffee program; (6) any then-current points or loyalty program; (7) any then-current fleet marketing or discount pricing programs for fuel, shop services, or any other Service or Product; (8) any then-current tire pricing programs; (9) any then-current preventative maintenance pricing programs; (10) any then-current lubricant pricing programs; (11) the TA Truck Service Emergency Roadside Assistance Program; (12) reserved parking and other parking programs; and (13) any then-current billing programs.

Subject to applicable law, you must comply with our minimum, maximum, and other pricing requirements for Products, Motor Fuel, and Services offered by the Petro Center. You must also comply with our pricing methods and procedures, Core Programs, advertising and marketing promotions, and fleet, aggregator, and other Institutional Account (as defined in the Franchise Agreement) pricing arrangements, including but not limited to all fuel pricing requirements.

You must accept or participate in all required payment systems, including but not limited to credit cards, charge cards, gift cards, gift certificates, and coupons. Certain of the payment systems may be co-branded with our Affiliates.

You must participate in the TA Truck Service Emergency Roadside Assistance Program according to the requirements of the program and TA System Standards.

You must participate in reserved parking and other parking programs that we designate from time to time (the "Parking Programs"). If you plan to enclose your parking lot, charge for parking, or otherwise establish parking polices (the "Franchisee Parking Plan"), such Franchisee Parking Plan may not conflict with our Parking Programs and will be subject to our prior approval. We reserve the right to require you to modify or terminate the Franchisee Parking Plan at any time.

Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD pages 66–78)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 FDD, Petro Stopping Center franchisees face several restrictions on what they can sell at their locations. Primarily, franchisees must obtain approval from Petro Franchise before offering any services, products, or other items for sale. Petro Franchise retains the right to reject any category of product or service. While Petro Franchise will not unreasonably withhold approval for additional product or service categories, they maintain the authority to remove or add authorized goods or services at their discretion, without any limitations.

Franchisees are also obligated to adhere to specific programs mandated by Petro Franchise, including inspection checklists, competitive price guarantees, loyalty programs, and nationwide programs related to showers and coffee. Compliance extends to pricing requirements for products, motor fuel, and services, as well as participation in required payment systems like credit cards, gift cards, and coupons. These payment systems may be co-branded with Petro Stopping Center's affiliates.

Furthermore, franchisees must participate in the TA Truck Service Emergency Roadside Assistance Program and any designated parking programs. Any independent parking plans implemented by the franchisee are subject to Petro Franchise's approval and must align with the established parking programs. Overall, these restrictions ensure uniformity and quality control across all Petro Stopping Center locations, while also allowing Petro Franchise to adapt the offerings based on market trends and brand strategy.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.