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EXHIBIT 99.4
EXHIBIT 99.4
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tom Liutkus
TravelCenters of America
440-808-7364
liutkus.tom@tatravelcenters.com
TRAVELCENTERS OF AMERICA COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF 11 RIP GRIFFIN TRAVEL CENTER
LOCATIONS
Westlake, Ohio, December 1, 2004 - TravelCenters of America (TA) today announced
the completion of its acquisition of 11 Rip Griffin interstate travel centers
from Truck Service Center, Inc. (Rip Griffin). The 11 former Rip Griffin Travel
Center locations were officially transferred to TravelCenters of America at
12:01 AM.
With this addition, TA strengthens its position in the full-service travel
center industry by adding prime Western and Southwestern locations in seven
states and expanding the TA network to 160 locations in 41 states and Canada.
This acquisition enables TA to provide a more comprehensive facility network to
trucking companies and motorists across the United States, particularly those in
the southwestern part of the country.
"The completion of the Rip Griffin acquisition compliments our existing network
and keeps us on target for our long-term network growth plans. Our existing
customers will benefit from the addition of more fueling sites that include the
quality and great amenities they've come to expect from all TA facilities.
Equally important, new customers in these states will gain access to a host of
TA programs and services, along with the friendly assistance offered by TA
employees", said Ed Kuhn, TA chairman and chief executive officer.
With a complete array of amenities including diesel fuel, gasoline, large
parking lots, full-service restaurants, retail stores, truck service and
maintenance shops, quick-serve restaurants, showers and game rooms, the 11 Rip
Griffin locations are strategically positioned to serve customers in an
important geographical segment. "We are pleased by the opportunity to serve new
customers, as well as the ability to offer an expanded network of facilities to
the loyal customer base we know and serve today, " Kuhn added.
ABOUT TRAVELCENTERS OF AMERICA
TravelCenters of America, headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, is the largest
network of full-service travel centers in the country, employing over 11,500
people at 160 sites in 41 states and Canada. With over 30 years of experience,
TravelCenters of America has established itself as a leader in serving
professional drivers and motorists alike. For more information, go to:
www.tatravelcenters.com.
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EX - 99 . 4 5 l10835aexv99w4 . txt EXHIBIT 99 . 4 EXHIBIT 99 . 4 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact : Tom Liutkus TravelCenters of America 440 - 808 - 7364 liutkus.tom@tatravelcenters.com TRAVELCENTERS OF AMERICA COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF 11 RIP GRIFFIN TRAVEL CENTER LOCATIONS Westlake , Ohio , December 1 , 2004 - TravelCenters of America ( TA ) today announced the completion of its acquisition of 11 Rip Griffin interstate travel centers from Truck Service Center , Inc . ( Rip Griffin ) . The 11 former Rip Griffin Travel Center locations were officially transferred to TravelCenters of America at 12 : 01 AM . With this addition , TA strengthens its position in the full - service travel center industry by adding prime Western and Southwestern locations in seven states and expanding the TA network to 160 locations in 41 states and Canada . This acquisition enables TA to provide a more comprehensive facility network to trucking companies and motorists across the United States , particularly those in the southwestern part of the country . " The completion of the Rip Griffin acquisition compliments our existing network and keeps us on target for our long - term network growth plans . Our existing customers will benefit from the addition of more fueling sites that include the quality and great amenities they ' ve come to expect from all TA facilities . Equally important , new customers in these states will gain access to a host of TA programs and services , along with the friendly assistance offered by TA employees " , said Ed Kuhn , TA chairman and chief executive officer . With a complete array of amenities including diesel fuel , gasoline , large parking lots , full - service restaurants , retail stores , truck service and maintenance shops , quick - serve restaurants , showers and game rooms , the 11 Rip Griffin locations are strategically positioned to serve customers in an important geographical segment . " We are pleased by the opportunity to serve new customers , as well as the ability to offer an expanded network of facilities to the loyal customer base we know and serve today , " Kuhn added . ABOUT TRAVELCENTERS OF AMERICA TravelCenters of America , headquartered in Westlake , Ohio , is the largest network of full - service travel centers in the country , employing over 11,500 people at 160 sites in 41 states and Canada . With over 30 years of experience , TravelCenters of America has established itself as a leader in serving professional drivers and motorists alike . For more information , go to : www.tatravelcenters.com . # # #
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