Under what conditions will Petro Stopping Center permit the relocation of a Petro Stopping Center?
Petro_Stopping_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(b) Relocation of the Site. If the lease expires or terminates for a reason outside of your control, if the Site is destroyed, condemned or otherwise rendered unusable as a Petro Center in accordance with this Agreement, or if in our sole judgment, there is a change in character of the location of the Site sufficiently detrimental to its business potential to warrant the Petro Center's relocation, we will permit you to relocate the Petro Center to another Site location within the Protected Area (if any), provided that you comply with all of our Petro System Standards for a Site relocation and such relocation Site meets are then-current Site criteria for relocation Sites. If we consent to the Petro Center's relocation, we have the right to charge you for the expenses we incur in connection with the relocation and finding a relocation Site.
Source: Item 14 — Other investments (FDD pages 131–208)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Petro Stopping Center's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, relocation of a Petro Stopping Center is permitted under specific conditions. If the site's lease expires or terminates due to reasons beyond the franchisee's control, or if the site is destroyed, condemned, or rendered unusable as a Petro Center, relocation may be an option. Additionally, Petro Stopping Center may permit relocation if, in their sole judgment, there is a detrimental change in the location's character that significantly impacts the business potential.
If any of these conditions are met, Petro Stopping Center will allow the franchisee to relocate to another site within the protected area, if one exists. However, the franchisee must comply with all of Petro Stopping Center's standards for site relocation, and the new site must meet the current criteria for relocation sites.
It's important to note that Petro Stopping Center retains the right to charge the franchisee for any expenses incurred during the relocation process, including the costs associated with finding a new site. This highlights that while relocation may be permitted, it is not guaranteed and can involve additional costs for the franchisee.