TravelCenters of America to Open Petro Stopping Center in Monteagle, Tennessee
May 21 2020 - 9:44AM
Business Wire
Franchise
Agreement Signed with Local Business Owners
TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) announced today that
it signed a franchise agreement to open a Petro Stopping Center in
Monteagle, Tennessee. Operated by new franchisees Brian Graber,
Tammy Graber and Rodney Kilgore, the new travel center will be
located on 21 acres at Interstate 24, Exit 135 and is expected to
open in the first quarter of 2021.
The opening of the Petro Monteagle will add more than 300 truck
parking spaces and bring 130 new jobs to the area. Restaurants
planned for the travel center include Papa John’s, Bojangles’ and
Betty’s Kitchen, with amenities including a barber shop, fitness
center, driver’s lounge, laundry facilities and pet wash.
“Our franchise team has been working hard to expand our presence
across the country,” said Dave Raco, Vice President of Franchise
Operations. “We’re confident that the vast business experience of
our new franchisees will bring the exceptional experience
professional drivers have come to trust at our locations.”
“We’re pleased to franchise with such a highly-regarded brand in
the travel center industry,” said Rodney Kilgore. “Having built and
developed businesses in Marion County for more than 20 years, we
are personally and professionally invested in the people passing
through and the residents who call it home."
“We’re proud to bring hundreds of jobs to the area and provide
an oasis for all the hard-working commercial drivers who provide
for all of us by transporting essential items to everyone in the
nation,” said Brian Graber. “We look forward to our new business
endeavor and serving the community of Monteagle, and the traveling
public,” added Tammy Graber.
TA recently announced the acceleration of its network expansion
strategy by actively pursuing franchising opportunities for
business growth. The Petro Monteagle will be TA’s eleventh travel
center to open in Tennessee.
Those interested in franchise opportunities can learn more by
visiting ta-petro.com/franchising.
About TravelCenters of
America
TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) is the nation's
largest publicly traded full-service travel center network. Founded
in 1972 and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, its more than 21,000
employees serve customers in over 260 locations in 44 states and
Canada, principally under the TA®, Petro Stopping Centers® and TA
Express® brands. Offerings include diesel and gasoline fuel, truck
maintenance and repair, full-service and quick-service restaurants,
car and truck parking and other services and amenities dedicated to
providing great experiences for professional drivers and the
general motoring public. TravelCenters of America operates nearly
650 full-service and quick-service restaurants and 10 proprietary
brands, including Quaker Steak and Lube®, Iron Skillet® and Country
Pride®. For more information, visit www.ta-petro.com.
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Tina Arundel TravelCenters of America 216-389-3028
tarundel@ta-petro.com
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