TravelCenters of America has opened its second TA Express-branded franchise in a former Coffee Cup Fuel Stop location in Hot Springs, S.D.
This is the second of four Coffee Cup Fuel Stops rebranding to TA Express this year, joining TA’s total nationwide network of 258 travel centers.
“We’re thrilled to announce the opening of another TA Express in this region, providing professional drivers with all the amenities they’re looking for while on the road,” said Barry Richards, president and COO of TravelCenters. “The Coffee Cup Fuel Stop locations are a great addition to our TravelCenters of America family and both teams have worked hard to ensure a seamless branding transition.”
Amenities at TA Express Hot Springs include:
- Sinclair-branded gasoline with eight fueling positions
- Four diesel fueling lanes
- 70 truck parking and 50 auto parking spaces
- Caribou Coffee and Subway quick-service restaurants
- Laundry room
- Two private showers
- Outdoor picnic and pet area
Professional drivers can earn and redeem UltraONE loyalty program points at all of the rebranded locations.
The third Coffee Cup Fuel Stop converting to a TA Express site is located in Summit, S.D. and will open in October. The fourth site scheduled to convert is located in Vermillion, S.D., with a planned opening in November.
Heinz also plans to build two new TA Express travel centers, in Rapid City and Sioux Falls, S.D. in coming years. TA and Heinz announced the franchise partnership in February 2019.
