QSL Franchise Systems LLC

Franchisee Contacts Former Franchisees

Franchise Information

Source: File #15182

FDD Issued: Apr 25, 2019

Extracted: Mar 5, 2026

Franchisor Details

Name: QSL Franchise Systems LLC

Parent: TravelCenters of America Holding Company LLC

Address: 24601 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, Ohio 44145-5634

Phone: (440) 808-9100

Website: www.quakersteakandlube.com

Franchising Since: 1996

Industry & Qualifications

Industry

Food & Beverage

Training

8.0 weeks

Multi-Unit Discount

50.0%

Franchise Fee

$30,000 - $40,000

Royalty

5.0%

Ad Fund: 75.0%

Total Investment

$1.35M - $3.57M

Initial Term

10 years

Renewable

Outlet Information

Total Outlets

Franchised

Company-Owned

Opened (Last Year)

Closed (Last Year)

-6

Churn Breakdown (Last Year)

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Reacquired

Exclusive Territory

Yes

Franchisees receive a defined 'Protected Area' described in the Franchise Agreem...

Item 19 (Financial Performance)

Disclosed

Combined data from Table B for 35 restaurants (13 company-owned, 22 franchised)...

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Avg Unit Volume

$2,519,087

Median

$2,444,724

Top 25% Avg

$3,328,807

Bottom 25% Avg

$1,738,230

Highest

$3,858,778

Lowest

$1,169,115

% Achieving Avg

49.0%

Sample Size

35 units

Unit Economics

EBITDA

7.8%

Labor Cost

37.0%

COGS

29.3%

Legal History

Litigation: Yes

QSL Portage, LLC v. QSL Franchise Systems LLC; adversary proceeding filed June 26, 2017 regarding te...

Bankruptcy: Yes

Predecessor Quaker Steak and Lube Franchising Corp. and certain affiliates filed Chapter 11 bankrupt...

Number	File name	Source State	Filing Date	Actions
7096	CA_7096.pdf	CA	Oct 10, 2016	View · Download
8347	CA_8347.pdf	CA	Apr 24, 2017	View · Download
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