TravelCenters of America Celebrates 50 Years with $50,000 of Giving

Ten Organizations Chosen by TA Team Members Each Receive $5,000

WESTLAKE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) is celebrating its 50^th anniversary and a half century of serving professional drivers and motorists traveling along the nation’s highways by giving $50,000 to charities selected by TA team members.

TA team members nationwide submitted their favorite charitable organizations for consideration. A committee including 15 of TA’s most tenured employees (each with over 42 years with the company) selected the 10 organizations to receive $5,000 each. The recipients are:

• America’s VetDogs
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
• National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVVM)
• Save the Children
• Shriners Hospitals for Children
• St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
• The City Mission (Cleveland)
• U.S.VETS (United States Veterans Initiative)
• Wounded Warrior Project
• Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation

“We are grateful to the TravelCenters of America team for their donation to support Veteran programming at the NVMM,” said Colonel William Butler, U.S. Army (Retired), Chief of Staff at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum. “TA’s commitment to Veterans will directly support our Resilience and Wellness programming which studies have shown can reduce Veterans’ PTSD symptoms.”

In addition to the $50,000 in contributions, TA is fostering a culture of giving back during its golden anniversary. Team members are encouraged to complete 50 hours of community service throughout the year.

“Our 50^th anniversary is an incredible milestone and I can think of no better way to celebrate than by continuing TA’s rich history of giving back,” said Jon Pertchik, Chief Executive Officer of TravelCenters of America. “For 50 years, we have built our loyal customer base because of the dedication of our passionate team members and we are excited that dozens of them who have worked at the company from the beginning led us on this initiative.”

About TravelCenters of America
TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) is the nation's largest publicly traded full-service travel center network. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, its more than 18,000 team members serve guests in over 275 locations in 44 states, 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, travel stores, car and truck parking and other services dedicated to providing great experiences for its guests. TA is committed to sustainability, with its specialized business unit, eTA, focused on sustainable energy options for professional drivers and motorists, and leverages alternative energy to support its own operations. TA operates over 600 full-service and quick-service restaurants and nine proprietary brands, including Iron Skillet^® and Country Pride^®. For more information, visit www.ta-petro.com.