How many Petro Stopping Center outlets in Illinois were acquired by the franchisor in 2023?
Petro_Stopping_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Terminations | Non- Renewals | Acquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations, Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Illinois | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Illinois | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 79–87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Petro Stopping Center's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were no acquisitions of Petro Stopping Center outlets in Illinois by the franchisor during 2023. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details outlet information by state and year. Specifically for Illinois in 2023, the 'Acquired by Franchisor' column shows a value of 0.
This means that if you are considering opening a Petro Stopping Center in Illinois, you don't have to worry about competing with existing franchisees being acquired by Petro Stopping Center during that period. This data point provides transparency into how Petro Stopping Center manages its franchise network and its relationship with franchisees.
Prospective franchisees can use this information to understand the stability and changes within the Petro Stopping Center system. While no acquisitions occurred in Illinois in 2023, it's important to review this data across multiple years and states to identify any trends or patterns in Petro Stopping Center's acquisition activity. This information, combined with other due diligence, can help in making an informed investment decision.