TravelCenters of America (TA Express Center)
TA Franchise Systems LLC
Company Information
24601 Center Ridge Road
TA Franchise is a Delaware limited liability company originally formed as a Delaware corporation on July 13, 1982, and converted to a Delaware limited liability company on January 31, 2007. TA Franchise's principal place of business is 24601 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, Ohio 44145-5634. Our agents for service of process are disclosed in Exhibit A. We conduct business under the names TravelCenters of America, TravelCenters, TA and TA Express. We have offered franchises for limited service TA Express Centers (as defined below) since 2018. In addition to offering franchises for limited service TA Express Centers as described in this disclosure document, we also offer franchises for full service TA Centers (as defined below), which are described in a separate disclosure document. We have offered franchises for TA Centers since 1990. We do not offer franchises in any other type of business and we do not have any other business activities.
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10 Ongoing Lawsuits
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Franchimp Summary Rating
1/10
Earning Transparency
1/10
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $174,000 Maximum: $547,000
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $7,377,000 Maximum: $34,403,000
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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