Travel Centers of America is failing and will declare bankruptcy within five years.

Studebaker Hawk,
I hope that TA doesn't fail. I started driving in 1969 and watched as Pure Truck Stops became Union 76 then Truckstops of America then they became travel centers. When Pilot took over the Flying J's they changed their great restaurants to run of the mill Denny's to save costs.

At least TA left the Petro's Iron Skillets alone even though they seem to be ready to close out the Country Prides in favor of a national change to IHOP.

Most of the old Mom & Pop truck stops are gone that catered to the professional driver. Some of the franchised TA's and Petro's will probably make it like the Moon family empire or Bobby B's Lexington TA/Raphine Petro.

Even though I'm retired now my wife and I still stop at a TA or Petro when we are travelling in the 5th wheel across the country. You will not take the patronage I have for TA away. Thanks

 

I used to stick to just Loves & Pilot Flying J, but lately the TA & Petro have been growing on me. The old skool style, the barber shop, the arcade, some even have a lounge (bar). Yeah they are old, but the amenities are really nice. I have yet to see a lounge at a Loves or P/FJ!

If they did a little facelift on them they might beat out the new kids.

 

Other than waiting for their stimulus checks, most are not paying attention to anything else.

 

Sounds like the 2nd Great Depression!

 

Yep it’s still there. It’s called The Wind Break. They do a very good business there, between the locals and some drivers.

The Windbreak
3150 39th St S, Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 282-5507
Google Maps

 

The Rebel Lounge is still there?

 

Actually yeah, I think I have seen that place.

I’m referring to, I believe it’s called Club 78.