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Dive Summary:
- TravelCenters of America has revealed its plans to open 20 new locations this year, according to a February 26 announcement. The travel center chain did not specify markets for the new locations.
- It also announced plans to add 1,600 new truck parking spaces, upgrade its mobile truck maintenance service and emergency roadside assistance vehicles, as well as improve its store layouts, offer more rewards program benefits and expand its electric charging network. BP Pulse vehicles.
- These development plans are the latest changes TA has undergone since then which was acquired by BP last year.
Dive Insight:
BP’s expansion plans for TA come just weeks after the oil giant’s launch rebranding of several TA forecourt graves under its own banner or Amoco brand. While it is unclear if all TA locations will be renamed, these plans are expected to continue moving forward for many locations.
When BP bought TA last year, the truck stop chain had about 290 locations in its network. The announcement of TA’s 2024 plans comes as the company unveils its 300th location this week at a newly remodeled site in Walton, Kentucky, about 17 miles south of downtown Cincinnati, Ohio.
“Celebrating this achievement is very exciting for both our team members and our guests, and we are committed to continuous growth and innovation to provide an exceptional experience for all travelers who visit us,” Debi Boffa said in a statement. , CEO of TA.
The 12,200 sq. ft. Walton Travel Center It has dining options including HWY Kitchen and KFC. In the forecourt, customers will find six diesel fueling bays, 12 BP gas bays, 60 truck parking bays, 48 car parking bays and a four bay TA truck service centre.
The Walton travel center is expected to bring 100 new jobs to the community, according to the release.
Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, TravelCenters of America is one of the largest truck stop companies in the US with 300 locations in 44 states and territories. TA is owned by oil major BP, which also operates c-stores under the Thorntons, Amoco and Ampm banners.