Global products and services

TravelCenters of America

Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, TravelCenters of America (TA) is a network of more than 280 sites with 18,000 team members across 44 states, principally under the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express brands.

TA offers a full range of facilities for vehicles and fleet trucks, including more than 600 full-service and quick-service restaurants, as well as truck maintenance and repair services.

In May 2023, bp acquired TA for $1.3 billion. Located on major highways across US on sites averaging 10ha (25 acres), TA is set to complement bp’s existing off-highway US convenience and mobility business.

Around 70% of TA’s total gross margin comes from its convenience services business, almost double that of bp’s global convenience gross margin.

wildbean cafe

wildbean cafe offers fresh food and high-quality coffee for motorists around the world, including in the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, India, Indonesia, South Africa and China.

It is a brand on the move, with new branches opening all the time, most of them at bp retail sites, offering customers a great experience, with tasty food for now including freshly baked goods and barista-made coffees.

ampm

Across five states on the US’ pacific coast – from California up to Washington state – ampm is the highway retail-and-rest brand of choice for motorists. With all its outlets attached to ARCO stations, the brand is well-known for the quality of its food and drinks offer.

Since 1978 when the first ampm outlet opened to serve a snack-craved Southern California populace, the brand has grown rapidly by maintaining its commitment to quality and determination to offer the best selection on the open road.

Today, there are more than 1,000 ampm stores throughout the West Coast, serving nearly 2,200 different products.

Thorntons

Thorntons, founded in 1971 by James Thornton in Clarksville, Indiana. Its formats range from traditional fuel and convenience stores, stores with expanded kitchen formats and Travel Centers.

The original 1971 site featured a kiosk building and a full-service attendant. In the 1980s, Thorntons transitioned from kiosk locations to convenience stores and grew to over 100 locations.

In 2019, Thorntons was sold to a joint venture between ArcLight Capital Partners and bp, which in 2021, acquired ArcLight’s share to fully own the convenience store company. Thorntons, now in more than 200 locations, is a sister chain to bp-owned ampm; the two chains do not overlap.

bp Connect

bp Connect sets the standard for convenience shopping in New Zealand.

From bread, milk and frozen foods to your favourite snacks and drinks, bp Connect is New Zealand’s one-stop shop for customers’ daily needs. It’s the local neighbourhood convenience store where a parking space is almost always available right outside the door.

For shoppers on the run or in need of a quick pick-me-up, Wild Bean Cafe at bp Connect is ready and waiting – with a piping hot cup of your favourite coffee – freshly made by trained baristas.

bp Connect and sister brand bp 2go together over 200 stores across New Zealand, which also offer a range of fuels – from 91 and 95 to the top-of-the-range BP Ultimate 98 and BP Ultimate Diesel.