What was the total number of Petro Stopping Center outlets at the start of 2024?
Petro_Stopping_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13 | 11 | -2 | |
| Petro Franchised | 2023 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 11 | 0 | |
| D. C. | 2022 | 63 | 65 | +2 |
| Petro Company- | 2023 | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| Owned | ||||
| Owned | 2024 | 65 | 66 | +1 |
| 2022 | 76 | 76 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2023 | 76 | 76 | 0 |
| 2024 | 76 | 77 | +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, the total number of outlets at the start of 2024 was 76. This total comprises both franchised and company-owned locations. Specifically, there were 11 franchised Petro Stopping Center locations and 65 company-owned locations at the beginning of 2024.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the established scale of Petro Stopping Center's operations. It demonstrates the relative proportion of franchised versus company-owned locations, which can offer insights into the company's franchising strategy.
It is important to note that while the total number of outlets remained relatively stable, individual locations may have experienced changes due to openings, closures, or transfers. Reviewing the detailed state-by-state breakdown can provide a more granular understanding of market dynamics and growth patterns within the Petro Stopping Center system.