To whom are the opening extension fees paid 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 |
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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, opening extension fees are paid to Petro Franchise. These fees, which range from $0 to $120,000, are paid in a lump sum. The fees are due either at the signing of the Franchise Agreement or upon a subsequent agreement regarding an extension.
These fees may be necessary in areas where permitting, supply chain, or construction delays require a significant extension to the opening deadline, such as in California. The need for an extension, and therefore the fee, depends heavily on the specific location and circumstances of the franchise.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider the possibility of incurring these extension fees, especially if they plan to develop a Petro Stopping Center in an area known for regulatory or logistical delays. It would be prudent to discuss potential extension scenarios and associated costs with Petro Franchise during the due diligence process.