TA Honored with Several Accolades in 2022 American Business Awards®

WESTLAKE, Ohio — May 2, 2022 — TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA), the nation's largest publicly traded full-service travel center network, was honored as a Gold Stevie® winner in two categories in the 2022 American Business Awards®: Achievement in Organization Recovery and Achievement in Management – Transportation categories. Additionally, the company was named the winner of Silver Stevie® awards in the Achievement in Growth and Achievement in Sales or Revenue Generation categories.

The American Business Awards® are the U.S.A.’s premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit nominations – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small. More than 3,700 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories.

TA was recognized by the judges for its impressive turnaround and growth under CEO Jon Pertchik’s transformation plan. The judges remarked on TA’s great turnaround story and the outperformance the company has achieved in the past couple of years, as well as the “remarkable progress to enhance guest experience through several initiatives including remodeling its travel centers nationwide, expanding food options and restaurant concepts, upgrading digital technology and enhancing its loyalty program.”

“These awards are a testament to the incredible team we have built here and the amazing work they have all done to unlock the value of TravelCenters of America,” said Jon Pertchik, Chief Executive Officer of TA. “The successful execution of our transformation plan is evidenced by our progress upgrading our sites, meeting the evolving needs of our guests, and delivering superior returns for investors. We look forward to even greater success and are pleased to accept these honors.”

The 20^th Annual American Business Awards® will recognize this year’s winners at a gala ceremony at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York on Monday, June 13, 2022. Details about The American Business Awards® and the list of 2022 Stevie® winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com/ABA.

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 276 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.