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| {operation, natural, condition} |
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Risks Related to Our Financial Condition and Structure
Our debt results in significant debt service obligations and limitations.
We may not be able to generate the cash necessary to service our debt, which would require us to refinance our debt or default on our scheduled debt payments.
Risks Related to Our Business, Strategy, Operations, and Ownership
Our growth strategy could increase risks for our noteholders.
We face certain risks related to our acquisitions of truck stops.
Since we depend upon franchisees to maintain the scope of our network, our results could be adversely affected if we lose franchisees.
We face certain risks related to our operation of Iron Skillet restaurants at our full-size Petro Stopping Centers.
We are subject to extensive franchise regulation.
We are highly dependent on our key personnel.
We are controlled by the Cardwell Group, Mobil Long Haul, and Volvo and their interests may conflict with the interests of holders of our outstanding notes.
Risks Particular to Our Industry
We are highly dependent on fuel sales, which have low margins.
The U.S. truck stop industry is highly competitive and fragmented, and our competitors may have greater resources or other competitive advantages.
The truck stop industry is highly dependent on the financial condition of the trucking industry.
Our profitability can be significantly impacted by cyclical factors beyond our control such as decreases in manufacturing output.
A domestic terrorist incident affecting the trucking industry could adversely affect our business.
We are subject to environmental laws and regulations and the cost of compliance with these requirements could negatively impact the results of our operations.
A disruption in the supply of fuel could adversely affect our profitability.
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