WESTLAKE: TravelCenters of America Inc. has signed a franchise agreement with CSG Petroleum Inc. to open a TA Express in Bakersfield, California. It will be the first introduction of the TA Express brand in California and will convert by the end of 2020.

“We’re happy to have a new location for professional drivers in California and to work with our new franchisees,” said Dave Raco, Vice President of Franchise Operations. “The team already provides great service to their customers and we’re happy to have them join our network.”

“We’ve proud of the business we have built and joining TravelCenters of America means we can continue our growth and provide even more options to our customers,” said franchisee Paul Gill.

TA recently announced the acceleration of its network expansion strategy by actively pursuing franchising opportunities for business growth.

TravelCenters of America Inc is the nation’s largest publicly traded full-service travel center network. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, its more than 20,000 employees serve customers in over 265 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.