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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549



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FORM 10-K



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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13
OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934



For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004



Commission file number 1-13018



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PETRO STOPPING CENTERS, L.P.

(Exact name of each registrant as specified in its charter)



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|Delaware                                                       |  | 74-2628339                          
|(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |  | (I.R.S. employer identification No.)



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|6080 Surety Drive El Paso, Texas         |  | 79905     
|(Address of principal executive offices) |  | (zip code)



Registrants
telephone number, including area code: (915) 779-4711



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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None



Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None



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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No ̈



Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein,
and will not be contained, to the best of registrants knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  x



Indicate by check mark whether
the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    Yes ̈No  x



State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and asked price of
such common equity, as of the last business day of the registrants most recently completed second fiscal quarter. Not Applicable



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Forward Looking Statements



Certain sections of this Form 10-K, including Business, Managements Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk, contain various forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as
amended (the Exchange Act), which represent managements expectations or beliefs concerning future events that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements may be accompanied by words such as believe,
intend, estimate, may, could, project, anticipate, expect, or predict, that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. These statements are
based on assumptions that we believe are reasonable; however, many important factors could cause our actual results in the future to differ materially from the results referred to in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements
are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties that may cause our actual results to be materially different from any future results expressed or implied by us in those statements. Some of these risks are described below under
Risk Factors. These risk factors should be considered in connection with any subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements that we or persons acting on our behalf may issue.



All statements, other than statements of historical facts included in this
Form 10-K, may be considered forward-looking statements.



PART I



Item 1. Business



Petro Stopping Centers



In April 1992, we were formed as a Delaware limited partnership. We are a leading owner and operator of large, multi-service
truck stops. Since we opened our first Petro Stopping Center in 1975, our nationwide network has grown to 61 facilities located in 31 states. Our facilities are situated at convenient locations with easy highway access and target the unique needs of
professional truck drivers. Petro Stopping Centers offer a broad range of products, services and amenities, including diesel fuel, gasoline, home-style Iron Skillet restaurants, truck maintenance and repair services, and travel and convenience
stores. We believe our competitive advantage is largely attributable to our premier reputation for offering the quality difference  which we believe to be a high level of customer service, and the delivery of quality products in a
consistently clean and friendly environment. According to Newport Communications 2003s Owner and Trucker survey, professional truck drivers rated us as their Favorite Truck Stop and Favorite Non-Fueling Group. As of
December 31, 2004, of our 61 Petro Stopping Centers, 24 were operated by franchisees, which are required to meet our high standards of quality and service.



As of December 31, 2004, of our 37 company-operated Petro Stopping Centers, 32 are full-size locations and five are Petro:2 units, which provide the same
basic fuel and non-fuel services as a full-size Petro Stopping Center, but on a smaller scale and with fewer amenities. We use the Petro:2 format when a desirable location does not offer enough acreage or the traffic flow does not warrant a
full-size site. All of our company-operated Petro Stopping Centers are owned or leased by us except for the Wheeler Ridge, California, facility which is jointly-owned with Tejon Development Corporation. Of our 24 franchised facilities, 20 are
full-size locations and four are Petro:2 units.



Our full-size
Petro Stopping Centers are built on an average of 27 acres with separate entrances and parking areas for trucks and automobiles. Our full-size facilities can accommodate an average of 263 trucks and an average of 145 cars in spacious and well-lit
parking areas. Our locations are designed to provide good traffic flow, reduce accidents, and enhance security for drivers, their trucks, and their freight.



Fuel



Each Petro Stopping Center has a diesel fuel island, which is a self-service facility for professional truck drivers and typically consists of 12 to 14 fueling lanes that feature computer-driven, high-speed
dispensers. As of December 2004, pursuant to our strategic alliance with Exxon Mobil Corporation (ExxonMobil), we sell Mobil branded diesel fuel at 19 of our 37 company-operated Petro Stopping



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Centers, see Item 13, Certain Relationships and Related Transactions. In addition, gasoline and auto diesel
fuel are sold from a separate auto fuel island at 35 of our 37 company-operated locations. Auto fuel islands are typically equipped with four to six fuel dispensers and are accessed by separate auto-only entrances, which help to separate
auto and truck traffic at our locations.



Maintenance Services and Retail
(Non-Fuel excluding Restaurant)



We offer a variety of
truck maintenance and retail services to accommodate the unique needs of professional truck drivers during their extended time on the road. Our Petro:Lube facilities provide while-you-wait maintenance service for trucks, such as oil,
filter, and lubrication services, tire sales and service, as well as over-the-road break down repairs. Each Petro:Lube sells a number of what we believe to be high-quality brands such as: Mobil Delvac, Shell, and Chevron heavy duty motor oils and
Bridgestone, Michelin, Yokohama, and Firestone tires. Petro:Lubes primarily feature Mobils Delvac brand lubricants as part of our marketing strategy with ExxonMobil, see Item 13, Certain Relationships and Related Transactions. Each
Petro:Lube honors certain manufacturers warranties and our warranties for work performed at any Petro:Lube throughout the country. Our travel and convenience stores offer an array of merchandise including food items, clothing, electronics,
toiletries, and truck accessories. In addition, a typical Petro Stopping Center provides amenities and services such as telephone, fax, photocopying, Internet access, postal services, certified truck weighing scales, truck washes, laundry
facilities, private showers, video games, and television and/or movie rooms. We also lease retail space at some of our Petro Stopping Centers to independent merchants.



To attract the business of drivers seeking a quick refueling stop, each diesel fuel island includes a mini-mart
offering an array of deli take-out food, snack foods, beverages, toiletries, and a basic selection of trucker accessories and supplies. In addition, other services including certified scales, check cashing, permit services, faxing, and copying are
available at the fuel islands. These facilities enable the driver seeking a quick refueling stop to purchase consumables and services while refueling.



Each full-size Petro Stopping Center also includes a Travel Store located in the main facility. Travel Stores feature merchandise specifically
selected to cater to a professional truck drivers shopping needs during the long periods typically spent away from home. Merchandise categories include food items, clothing, electronics such as televisions, mobile satellite dishes, VCRs, and
CB radios, as well as toiletries, gifts, and truck accessories such as cables, fuses, reflectors, and antennae. A Travel Store typically carries more than 7,500 SKUs and averages 2,600 square feet of selling space.



Full-size Petro Stopping Centers have an average of 16 private shower
facilities. The showers are fully tiled for easy maintenance and are cleaned after each use. Each shower room is equipped with a lock to provide privacy and security.



Since June 1993 the Petro Stopping Center located in Shreveport, Louisiana has featured video poker operations. In order to
satisfy state law requirements, in February 2000 we leased the Shreveport fuel island operation to our affiliate, Petro Truckstops, Inc., which operates the video poker offering.



As of December 31, 2004, we had nationally branded fast food concepts at eleven of our company-operated locations, including
two Wendys, two Blimpie Subs & Salads, two Baskin-Robbins, two Tastee Freeze, three Noble Romans, and seven Pizza Hut Express units under franchise and license agreements. In addition, we have introduced our own branded deli program
known as Petro Filling Station and are selling such deli offerings at 15 company-operated Petro Stopping Centers.



As of December 31, 2004, we were a franchisor to 24 Petro Stopping Centers locations. We collect royalties and fees in exchange for the use of our
tradenames and trademarks and for certain services provided to the franchisees. Franchise fees are based generally upon a percentage of the franchisees sales.



Restaurant



Each full-size Petro Stopping Center includes our Iron Skillet restaurant. These home-style, sit down restaurants typically seat approximately 180
customers and feature counter and table service, a soup and salad bar, and three All-You-Can-Eat buffets per day. The Iron Skillet prides itself on home



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cooked items prepared fresh at each location. We believe that given the significant amount of time spent on the
road, professional truck drivers favor sit-down meals over fast food. Iron Skillet restaurants are open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year and have drivers only sections, which are preferred by professional truck drivers who wish to
socialize with other drivers. In addition, public telephones and computer dataports are available in the dining area for customer convenience.



Competition



The United States truck stop industry is highly competitive and fragmented. We experience competition primarily on two fronts: limited service
pumper truck stops, which focus on providing fuel, typically at discounted prices, while offering only limited additional products and services; and multi-service travel centers, which offer professional drivers and the public a wider
range of products and services. We believe there are approximately 2,400 multi-service and pumper truck stops located in the United States. Approximately 30% of the truck stops are operated by five national chains, of which we are one. It has been
reported that the same five national chains accounted for approximately 83% of all diesel fuel gallons sold over-the-road.



Increased competition and consolidation among trucking companies in recent years has increased truck fleet owners focus on reducing their operating
costs. This trend has put increased pressure on diesel fuel margins for all industry participants. In addition, from time to time, we may face intense price competition in certain geographic markets. Industry studies indicate that approximately 61%
of stops made by professional truck drivers are for reasons other than the purchase of fuel. Professional truck drivers rate meals, parking, and cleanliness as key factors in determining which truck stop they use. As a result, we believe that our
industry leading average site size, user-friendly facility design, and our broad offering of non-fuel products, services, and amenities will continue to attract the professional truck driver and should continue to sustain our competitive advantage
in spite of fuel pricing competition.



Fuel and Lubricant Suppliers



In July 1999, we entered into two ten-year supply
agreements with ExxonMobil. Under the terms of one of these agreements, ExxonMobil and Mobil Diesel Supply Corporation (Mobil Diesel), a wholly owned subsidiary of ExxonMobil (collectively, the ExxonMobil Suppliers) will
supply our company-operated Petro Stopping Centers diesel fuel and gasoline requirements in certain markets and under the other of these agreements, we purchase lubricants, based upon minimum purchase commitments, at the prices set forth in
the agreement. See Item 13, Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.



We purchase diesel fuel and gasoline for each of our company-operated Petro Stopping Centers on a daily basis. Each location typically maintains a two to three day inventory of fuel. During 2004, we purchased 72.9% of
our diesel fuel and gasoline through the ExxonMobil Suppliers, approximately 67.8% of which was third-party fuel purchased through this arrangement, which includes fuel purchases received at a third-party terminal but sold by the ExxonMobil
Suppliers under an exchange or purchase arrangement. The approximate aggregate amount of fuel purchased under these agreements for the year ended December 31, 2004 totaled $738.6 million.



Trademarks and Service Marks



We are the owner in the United States of various registered trademarks and service marks, including Petro Stopping Centers, Petro:Lube, Iron Skillet,
Petro:2, Petro Filling Station, and Petro Passport. We grant franchisees the non-exclusive right to use these proprietary marks at franchised locations. We regard our trademarks and service marks as valuable assets and believe that they have
significant value in the marketing of our products and services.



Governmental Regulation



Environmental Regulation



Our operations and properties are subject to extensive
federal and state legislation, regulations, and requirements relating to environmental matters. In the operation of our business, we use underground



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and above ground storage tanks (each a UST) to store petroleum products and waste oils. Statutory and
regulatory requirements for UST systems include requirements for tank construction, integrity testing, leak detection and monitoring, overfill and spill control, and mandate corrective action in case of a release from a UST into the environment. We
are also subject to regulation in certain locations relating to vapor recovery and discharges into water. As a result of work done in 1999 to upgrade our USTs as required by state and federal law, we anticipate some site remediation will be required
in Corning, California. We have incurred $421,000 in remediation costs as of December 31, 2004 related to Corning, California, of which $237,000 is accrued at year-end. We do not believe any additional required remediation will have a material
adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. We believe that all of our USTs are currently in compliance in all material respects with applicable environmental legislation, regulations, and requirements.



Our ownership of the properties and the operation of our
business may subject us to liability under various federal, state, and local environmental laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to cleanup and removal of hazardous substances (which may include petroleum and petroleum products) on, under, or
in our property. Certain laws impose liability whether or not the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of hazardous or toxic substances. Persons who arrange, or are deemed to have arranged, for the disposal or treatment of
hazardous or toxic substances may also be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of such substances at the disposal or treatment site, regardless of whether such site is owned or operated by such person.



Where required or believed by us to be warranted, we take action at our
locations to correct the effects on the environment of prior disposal practices or releases of chemical or petroleum substances by us or other parties. In light of our business and the quantity of petroleum products that we handle, there can be no
assurance that hazardous substance contamination does not exist or that material liability will not be imposed in the future. For the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004 our total expenditures for environmental matters were approximately
$332,000, $180,000, and $269,000, respectively. See Note 2 of notes to consolidated financial statements included herein for a discussion of our accounting policies relating to environmental matters.



We carry pollution legal liability insurance and UST insurance to cover
likely and reasonably anticipated potential environmental liability associated with our business. While we believe that this coverage is sufficient to protect us against likely environmental risks, we cannot make assurances that our insurance
coverage will be sufficient or that our liability, if any, will not have a material adverse effect on our business, assets, or results of operations.



Other Regulations



We also operate under local licensing ordinances. The issuance of permits for service station and lubrication operations is generally a matter of
discretion and dependent on the underlying requirement that the granting of the permit be consistent with the health, safety, and welfare of the community.



Our restaurant operations are conducted under federal, state, and local regulations concerning health standards, sanitation, fire, and general safety,
noncompliance with which could result in temporary or permanent curtailment or termination of a restaurants operations. In addition, difficulties in obtaining the required licensing or approvals could result in delays or cancellations in the
openings of new facilities.



As a franchisor, we also operate
under federal and state regulations. Federal regulations require that we provide each prospective franchisee with a disclosure document that provides information regarding our company and the relevant provisions of the franchise agreement and other
ancillary contracts. In addition, some state regulations require that the franchisor be registered or be exempt from the applicable registration requirements. Federal and state franchising laws prohibit deceptive trade practices and, in
some cases, impose fairness and anti-discrimination standards.



In addition to the franchise regulations described above, our operations are conducted under the federal Petroleum Marketing Practices Act, which prohibits a franchisor engaged in the sale, consignment, or
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franchise relationship, except on specified grounds and only after compliance with the statutes
notification provisions.



Under the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990, all public accommodations are required to meet federal requirements related to access and use by disabled persons. While we believe our facilities are in compliance with these requirements, a determination that we are not in compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act could result in the imposition of fines or an award of damages, however, we do not believe that the imposition of such fines or damage awards, if any, would have a material adverse effect on us.



State and local authorities oversee our video poker offerings. In order to
satisfy state law requirements, in February 2000 we leased the Shreveport, Louisiana fuel island operation to Petro Truckstops, Inc., which is owned 100% by James A. Cardwell, Jr., our President and Chief Operating Officer. Petro Truckstops, Inc.
operates the video poker offering and accordingly is now subject to such state and local regulations.



We believe that all of our Petro Stopping Centers are in compliance in all material respects with applicable laws and regulations. However, new laws and
regulations could require us to incur significant additional costs.



Employees



As of December 31, 2004, we had a
total of 4,226 employees, of which 3,944 were full-time and 282 were part-time. At that date, 402 of our employees were salaried and performed executive, management, or administrative functions and the remaining 3,824 employees were hourly
employees. Approximately 96.6% of our employees worked at our Petro Stopping Centers.



We have never had a work stoppage. We believe that we provide working conditions, wages, and benefits that are competitive in our industry. We believe that our relations with our employees are good.



Item 2. Properties



Our corporate headquarters are located in a three-story building in El Paso, Texas, which contains approximately 30,000
square feet of space. The office building is owned by J.A. Cardwell, Sr., our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. We rent the entire building under an amended lease agreement expiring on December 31, 2013. Under the lease, we pay rent totaling
$336,000 per year, as well as taxes, maintenance, and other operating expenses. See Item 13, Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.



We own the land and all facilities at 29 of our 37 company-operated Petro Stopping Centers, own all but four acres of the West Memphis, Arkansas site, own
the facility and lease the land at the Jackson, Mississippi site, and lease in their entirety the Effingham, Illinois; North Baltimore, Ohio; Los Baños, California; Angola, Indiana; and Sparks, Nevada sites. The Petro Stopping Center located
in Effingham, Illinois is leased from an entity owned by Travis Roberts, an employee of the Company since his rehire in June 2004, and five former employees of the Company. The Petro Stopping Center located in North Baltimore, Ohio is leased from an
entity wholly owned by James A. Cardwell, Jr., our President and Chief Operating Officer, who purchased the facility from our previous lessor in January 2002. See Item 13, Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.



We own land held for sale that consists of several parcels of undeveloped
land considered by management as excess and no longer necessary for our operations. In March 2004, we sold all of our undeveloped land in Knowlton Township, New Jersey for $1.1 million. Since the carrying amount of such land was equal to the selling
price less cost to sell, no gain or loss was recognized in 2004. We recognized a loss of $908,000 in 2003 related to our land in Knowlton Township, New Jersey due to a decrease in its fair market value.



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We previously leased the land and owned the building in Hammond, Louisiana. This land lease expired in
September 2004 and, accordingly, we have exercised our option to purchase the land. We consummated this transaction in September 2004 at a purchase price of $4.1 million.



In December 2004, we sold all of our real property in Marianna, Florida for a sales price of $2.0 million and recognized a
gain of $22,000.



We own real property that is suitable for the
construction of new Petro Stopping Centers in Cordele, Georgia; Hermiston, Oregon; and Green River, Wyoming. At December 31, 2004, we had no new Petro Stopping Centers under construction.



Franchises



Each existing franchise agreement grants to the franchisee the right and license to operate a Petro Stopping Center in a specified territory. The
franchise agreements require that the franchisee, at its expense, build and operate the Petro Stopping Center in accordance with requirements, standards, and specifications prescribed by us, including site approval, and that the franchisee purchase
products from suppliers approved by us. We, in turn, are obligated to provide the franchisee with, among other things, advisory assistance with the operation of the Petro Stopping Center and advertising and promotional programs.



The agreements require the franchisee to pay us, in addition to initial fees
and training fees, a monthly royalty fee and a monthly advertising fee (administered through an advertising fund for national and regional advertising). During the year ended December 31, 2004, our revenues from our franchise locations totaled $5.7
million. In addition, franchisees contributed $559,000 to our advertising programs.



While a majority of diesel purchases at Petro Stopping Centers are paid for by third-party billing companies, a portion of diesel fuel purchases are paid for through direct billing arrangements with particular
trucking companies. As provided in the franchise agreements, we purchase all of the receivables generated by the franchisees from customers using direct billing arrangements. These purchases are on a non-recourse basis to the franchisee.



In the event that the franchisee wishes to accept an offer from a
third-party to purchase its facility upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement, the franchise agreement grants us a right of first refusal to purchase the facility at the price offered by the third-party. Similarly, in all cases, we
have the right to purchase the facility for fair market value, as determined by the parties or an independent appraiser, upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement.



All franchise agreements, except one, are for an initial ten-year term and are automatically renewed for two consecutive
five-year terms, unless the franchisee gives a termination notice at least twelve months prior to the expiration of the franchise agreement.



As of December 31, 2004, current terms of our franchise agreements will expire as follows:



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|Year |  | Number of Franchise Agreements Expiring
|2005 |  | 0                                      
|2006 |  | 2                                      
|2007 |  | 2                                      
|2008 |  | 1                                      
|2009 |  | 5                                      
|2010 |  | 3                                      
|2011 |  | 2                                      
|2012 |  | 6                                      
|2013 |  | 2                                      
|2014 |  | 1                                      



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One franchisee operates four locations, one operates three locations, four operate two locations, and
nine operate one location each. None of the franchisees are affiliated with us, except Highway Service Ventures, Inc., which operates four of our franchised locations. See Item 13, Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.



A new franchise operation located in Waterloo, New York
commenced operations in November 2004.



Agreement with Tejon



Pursuant to the terms of the Limited Liability Company Operating
Agreement dated as of December 5, 1997 and amended as of December 19, 2002 (the LLC Agreement), we formed a limited liability company, Petro Travel Plaza, LLC (Petro Travel Plaza), with Tejon Development Corporation
(Tejon) to build and operate a Petro Stopping Center branded location in Wheeler Ridge, California that began operations in June 1999. See Item 13, Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.



Item 3. Legal Proceedings



From time to time we are involved in ordinary routine litigation incidental
to our operations. Based on the existence of insurance coverage, we believe that any litigation currently pending or threatened against us will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.



Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders



None.



PART II



Item 5. Market for Registrants Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters



All of our general and limited partnership interests are owned by our parent, Petro Stopping Centers Holdings, L.P. (the
Holding Partnership), Petro, Inc. (an affiliate of J.A. Cardwell, Sr.), and James A. Cardwell, Jr. See Note 1 of notes to consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2004. Consequently, there is no established
public trading market for our equity.



Item 6. Selected Financial Data



The information set forth below should be read in
conjunction with both Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Item 7 and the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Item 8. The selected consolidated
financial data as of and for the years ended December 31, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004, have been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of our management, the audited financial data contains all adjustments
necessary to present fairly the selected historical consolidated financial data. The opening, acquisition, and termination of our operating properties or franchise locations during the periods reflected in the following selected financial data
materially affect the comparability of such data from one period to another.



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SELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA



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|                                                                           |  | For the Years Ended December 31, |        
|                                                                           |  | 2000                             |         |   | 2001 |   |         | 2002 |  |   | 2003    |   |  | 2004 |          
|                                                                           |  | (dollars in thousands)           |        
|Income Statement Data:                                                     |  |                                  |         |   |      |   |         |      |  |   |         |   |  |      |           |   |  |   |           |  
|Net revenues:                                                              |  |                                  |         |   |      |   |         |      |  |   |         |   |  |      |           |   |  |   |           |  
|Fuel (including motor fuel taxes)                                          |  | $                                | 763,413 |   |      | $ | 684,262 |      |  | $ | 684,865 |   |  | $    | 813,083   |   |  | $ | 1,045,544 |  
|Non-fuel                                                                   |  |                                  | 220,696 |   |      |   | 233,740 |      |  |   | 238,060 |   |  |      | 250,224   |   |  |   | 260,967   |  
|                                                                           |  |                                  |         |   |      |   |         |      |  |   |         |   |  |      |           |   |  |   |           |  
|Total net revenues                                                         |  |                                  | 984,109 |   |      |   | 918,002 |      |  |   | 922,925 |   |  |      | 1,063,307 |   |  |   | 1,306,511 |  
|                                                                           |  |                                  |         |   |      |   |         |      |  |   |         |   |  |      |           |   |  |   |           |  
|Costs and expenses:                                                        |  |                                  |         |   |      |   |         |      |  |   |         |   |  |      |           |   |  |   |           |  
|Cost of sales                                                              |  |                                  |         |   |      |   |         |      |  |   |         |   |  |      |           |   |  |   |           |  
|Fuel (including motor fuel taxes)                                          |  |                                  | 720,335 |   |      |   | 643,162 |      |  |   | 647,039 |   |  |      | 772,486   |   |  |   | 994,865   |  
|Non-fuel                                                                   |  |                                  | 92,461  |   |      |   | 95,632  |      |  |   | 96,032  |   |  |      | 101,426   |   |  |   | 105,483   |  
|Operating expenses                                                         |  |                                  | 111,955 |   |      |   | 121,039 |      |  |   | 120,954 |   |  |      | 129,967   |   |  |   | 138,160   |  
|General and administrative                                                 |  |                                  | 15,890  |   |      |   | 17,488  |      |  |   | 15,288  |   |  |      | 15,113    |   |  |   | 17,663    |  
|Depreciation and amortization                                              |  |                                  | 16,270  |   |      |   | 17,683  |      |  |   | 16,248  |   |  |      | 15,483    |   |  |   | 15,501    |  
|(Gain) loss on disposition of fixed assets                                 |  |                                  | (59     | ) |      |   | (63     | )    |  |   | (2      | ) |  |      | 18        |   |  |   | 86        |  
|                                                                           |  |                                  |         |   |      |   |         |      |  |   |         |   |  |      |           |   |  |   |           |  
|Total costs and expenses                                                   |  |                                  | 956,852 |   |      |   | 894,941 |      |  |   | 895,559 |   |  |      | 1,034,493 |   |  |   | 1,271,758 |  
|                                                                           |  |                                  |         |   |      |   |         |      |  |   |         |   |  |      |           |   |  |   |           |  
|Operating income                                                           |  |                                  | 27,257  |   |      |   | 23,061  |      |  |   | 27,366  |   |  |      | 28,814    |   |  |   | 34,753    |  
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|Write-down of land held for sale                                           |  |                                  |        |   |      |   |        |      |  |   |        |   |  |      | (908      | ) |  |   |          |  
|Loss on retirement of debt (1)                                             |  |                                  |        |   |      |   |        |      |  |   |        |   |  |      |          |   |  |   | (6,164    | )
|Retired debt restructuring costs (1)                                       |  |                                  |        |   |      |   |        |      |  |   |        |   |  |      |          |   |  |   | (794      | )
|Equity in income (loss) of affiliate                                       |  |                                  | (307    | ) |      |   | 122     |      |  |   | 406     |   |  |      | 476       |   |  |   | 664       |  
|Interest income                                                            |  |                                  | 317     |   |      |   | 174     |      |  |   | 61      |   |  |      | 67        |   |  |   | 186       |  
|Interest expense, net                                                      |  |                                  | (20,853 | ) |      |   | (23,856 | )    |  |   | (20,808 | ) |  |      | (19,391   | ) |  |   | (23,707   | )
|                                                                           |  |                                  |         |   |      |   |         |      |  |   |         |   |  |      |           |   |  |   |           |  
|Income (loss) before cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle |  |                                  | 6,414   |   |      |   | (499    | )    |  |   | 7,025   |   |  |      | 9,058     |   |  |   | 4,938     |  
|Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle (2)                  |  |                                  |        |   |      |   |        |      |  |   |        |   |  |      | (397      | ) |  |   |          |  
|                                                                           |  |                                  |         |   |      |   |         |      |  |   |         |   |  |      |           |   |  |   |           |  
|Net income (loss) (3)                                                      |  | $                                | 6,414   |   |      | $ | (499    | )    |  | $ | 7,025   |   |  | $    | 8,661     |   |  | $ | 4,938     |  
|                                                                           |  |                                  |         |   |      |   |         |      |  |   |         |   |  |      |           |   |  |   |           |  
|Balance Sheet Data:                                                        |  |                                  |         |   |      |   |         |      |  |   |         |   |  |      |           |   |  |   |           |  
|(at end of period)                                                         |  |                                  |         |   |      |   |         |      |  |   |         |   |  |      |           |   |  |   |           |  
|Total assets                                                               |  | $                                | 294,141 |   |      | $ | 286,276 |      |  | $ | 272,817 |   |  | $    | 270,840   |   |  | $ | 288,781   |  
|Total debt (1)                                                             |  |                                  | 208,580 |   |      |   | 208,997 |      |  |   | 191,044 |   |  |      | 175,479   |   |  |   | 246,250   |  
|Partners capital (deficit) and comprehensive loss (1)                     |  |                                  | 20,624  |   |      |   | 20,056  |      |  |   | 26,774  |   |  |      | 35,849    |   |  |   | (17,472   | )
|                                                                           |  |                                  |         |   |     
|Other Financial Data:                                                      |  |                                  |         |   |      |   |         |      |  |   |         |   |  |      |           |   |  |   |           |  
|Net cash provided by (used in):                                            |  |                                  |         |   |      |   |         |      |  |   |         |   |  |      |           |   |  |   |           |  
|Operating activities                                                       |  | $                                | 23,954  |   |      | $ | 17,177  |      |  | $ | 21,563  |   |  | $    | 28,546    |   |  | $ | 31,787    |  
|Investing activities                                                       |  |                                  | (53,252 | ) |      |   | (21,498 | )    |  |   | (4,317  | ) |  |      | (6,127    | ) |  |   | (7,639    | )
|Financing activities                                                       |  |                                  | 32,790  |   |      |   | (2,153  | )    |  |   | (18,716 | ) |  |      | (12,834   | ) |  |   | (8,111    | )
|Capital expenditures (4)                                                   |  |                                  | 50,241  |   |      |   | 21,411  |      |  |   | 4,022   |   |  |      | 6,127     |   |  |   | 9,819     |  
|                                                                           |  |                                  |         |   |     
|Number of truck stops:                                                     |  |                                  |         |   |      |   |         |      |  |   |         |   |  |      |           |   |  |   |           |  
|(at end of period)                                                         |  |                                  |         |   |      |   |         |      |  |   |         |   |  |      |           |   |  |   |           |  
|Company-operated                                                           |  |                                  | 34      |   |      |   | 35      |      |  |   | 37      |   |  |      | 37        |   |  |   | 37        |  
|Franchise operations                                                       |  |                                  | 22      |   |      |   | 20      |      |  |   | 23      |   |  |      | 23        |   |  |   | 24        |  
|                                                                           |  |                                  |         |   |      |   |         |      |  |   |         |   |  |      |           |   |  |   |           |  
|Total                                                                      |  |                                  | 56      |   |      |   | 55      |      |  |   | 60      |   |  |      | 60        |   |  |   | 61        |  
|                                                                           |  |                                  |         |   |      |   |         |      |  |   |         |   |  |      |           |   |  |   |           |  

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|(1) | These amounts and changes are primarily related to our 2004 Refinancing Transactions referred to herein under Item 7, Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations. The retired debt restructuring costs in 2004 reflect the write-off of unamortized deferred debt issuance costs associated with retired debt.
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|(2) | Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle in 2003 reflects the expensing of the initial estimate of the asset retirement obligations, as required by the adoption of the
Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 143.
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|(3) | No provision for income taxes is reflected in the consolidated financial statements because we are a partnership for which taxable income and tax deductions are passed through to
our partners.
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|(4) | Capital expenditures primarily represent the cost of new Petro Stopping Centers, regular capital maintenance, and improvement projects at existing Petro Stopping Centers. Capital
expenditures
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related to new Petro Stopping Centers were $41.0 million and $13.7 million for the years ended December
31, 2000 and 2001, respectively. None of the 2002, 2003, or 2004 capital expenditures were related to new Petro Stopping Centers.



Item 7. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations



Explanation of Reporting Format



We have two reportable operating segments, company-operated truck stops and franchise operations.



As of December 31, 2004, we operated 37 multi-service truck stops in the
United States. We have aggregated our company-operated truck stops into one reportable operating segment based on the distribution of products and services under one common site facility, classified as a multi-service truck stop. During the years
ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, the revenues generated from our company-operated truck stops were $918.1 million, $1.1 billion, and $1.3 billion, respectively.



As of December 31, 2002 and 2003, we were a franchisor to 23 Petro Stopping Center locations and as of December 31, 2004 we
were a franchisor to 24 Petro Stopping Center locations. We collect royalties and fees in exchange for the use of our tradenames and trademarks and for certain services provided to the franchisees. Franchise fees are based generally upon a
percentage of the franchisees sales. For the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, the revenues generated from our franchise operations were $4.8 million, $5.3 million, and $5.7 million, respectively. Franchise operations revenues,
which include initial franchise fees and other revenue types, are combined in non-fuel revenues reported on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. We do not allocate any expenses in measuring this segments profit and loss, nor
do we believe there are any significant financial commitments or obligations resulting from our franchise agreements.



No provision for income taxes is reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements because we are a partnership for which taxable income and
tax deductions are passed through to our partners.



The
following table contains financial information of our reportable operating segments:



|                             |  |                                  |         |      |   |           |  |   |          
|---------------------------- |  | -------------------------------- | ------- | ---- | - | --------- |  | - | ---------
|                             |  | For the Years Ended December 31,
|                             |  | 2002                             |         | 2003 |   | 2004     
|                             |  | (dollars in thousands)          
|Income Statement Data:       |  |                                  |         |      |   |           |  |   |          
|Net revenues:                |  |                                  |         |      |   |           |  |   |          
|Company-operated truck stops |  | $                                | 918,125 |      | $ | 1,058,007 |  | $ | 1,300,811
|Franchise operations         |  |                                  | 4,800   |      |   | 5,300     |  |   | 5,700    
|                             |  |                                  |         |      |   |           |  |   |          
|Total net revenues           |  | $                                | 922,925 |      | $ | 1,063,307 |  | $ | 1,306,511
|                             |  |                                  |         |      |   |           |  |   |          
|Operating income:            |  |                                  |         |      |   |           |  |   |          
|Company-operated truck stops |  | $                                | 22,566  |      | $ | 23,514    |  | $ | 29,053   
|Franchise operations         |  |                                  | 4,800   |      |   | 5,300     |  |   | 5,700    
|                             |  |                                  |         |      |   |           |  |   |          
|Total operating income       |  | $                                | 27,366  |      | $ | 28,814    |  | $ | 34,753   
|                             |  |                                  |         |      |   |           |  |   |          
|Balance Sheet Data:          |  |                                  |         |      |   |           |  |   |          
|(at end of period)           |  |                                  |         |      |   |           |  |   |          
|Total assets:                |  |                                  |         |      |   |           |  |   |          
|Company-operated truck stops |  | $                                | 272,817 |      | $ | 270,840   |  | $ | 288,781  
|Franchise operations         |  |                                  |        |      |   |          |  |   |         
|                             |  |                                  |         |      |   |           |  |   |          
|Total assets                 |  | $                                | 272,817 |      | $ | 270,840   |  | $ | 288,781  
|                             |  |                                  |         |      |   |           |  |   |          



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Overview of Operating Results



We are pleased with our financial results for the year ended December 31, 2004. In 2004, our net revenues were $1.3 billion,
a 22.9% increase over the prior year. The increase was mostly due to higher fuel revenues as a result of increased fuel gallons sold and an increase in our average retail-selling price of fuel. Our net income of $4.9 million was $3.7 million lower
than in 2003, due to costs associated with our 2004 Refinancing Transactions, as well as increased interest expense. The completion of our 2004 Refinancing Transactions allowed us to refinance substantially all of our then existing indebtedness.



We derive our revenues from:



| |  |  | The sale of diesel and gasoline fuels;
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| |  |  | Non-fuel items, including the sale of merchandise and offering of services including truck tire sales and installation, truck maintenance and repair services, on-site vendor lease
income, showers, laundry, video games, franchise revenues, fast-food operations, and other operations; and
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| |  |  | Iron Skillet restaurant operations.
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Consolidated Revenues



The following table sets forth our total consolidated revenues by major source:



|                                                                |  |                                  |         |  |       |   |  |      |           |  |       |   |  |   |           |  |       |  
|--------------------------------------------------------------- |  | -------------------------------- | ------- |  | ----- | - |  | ---- | --------- |  | ----- | - |  | - | --------- |  | ----- | -
|                                                                |  | For the Years Ended December 31, |        
|                                                                |  | 2002                             |         |  | 2003  |   |  | 2004 |          
|                                                                |  | (dollars in thousands)           |        
|Fuel                                                            |  | $                                | 684,865 |  | 74.2  | % |  | $    | 813,083   |  | 76.5  | % |  | $ | 1,045,544 |  | 80.0  | %
|Maintenance Services and Retail (Non-Fuel excluding Restaurant) |  |                                  | 172,927 |  | 18.7  | % |  |      | 181,617   |  | 17.1  | % |  |   | 188,816   |  | 14.5  | %
|Restaurant                                                      |  |                                  | 65,133  |  | 7.1   | % |  |      | 68,607    |  | 6.4   | % |  |   | 72,151    |  | 5.5   | %
|                                                                |  |                                  |         |  |       |   |  |      |           |  |       |   |  |   |           |  |       |  
|Total Net Revenue                                               |  | $                                | 922,925 |  | 100.0 | % |  | $    | 1,063,307 |  | 100.0 | % |  | $ | 1,306,511 |  | 100.0 | %
|                                                                |  |                                  |         |  |       |   |  |      |           |  |       |   |  |   |           |  |       |  



Our fuel revenues and
related cost of sales include a significant amount of federal and state motor fuel taxes. Such taxes were $236.8 million, $248.0 million, and $262.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, respectively.



2004 Refinancing Transactions



In 2004, we completed our 2004 Refinancing Transactions in which we
refinanced substantially all of our existing indebtedness and the indebtedness of our parent, the Holding Partnership. The 2004 Refinancing Transactions consisted of the following components:



| |  |  | The issuance of $225.0 million aggregate principal amount of 9.0% senior secured notes due 2012 (the 9% Notes);
| | - |  | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  |  | The repurchase of our 101/2% senior notes
due 2007 (the 101/2% Notes);
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| |  |  | Entering into new senior secured credit facilities with an aggregate principal amount of $50.0 million, consisting of a three year revolving credit facility of $25.0 million and a
four year term loan facility of $25.0 million (these credit facilities have since been amended and are described below under Liquidity and Capital Resources);
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| |  |  | The repayment and retirement of our retired senior secured credit facilities of approximately $40.8 million, plus accrued interest;
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| |  |  | The repurchase for cash of approximately 54.8% of the Holding Partnerships 15.0% senior discount notes due 2008 (the Holding Partnerships 15% Notes) and the
exchange of approximately 42.2% of the Holding Partnerships 15% Notes for new senior third secured discount notes due 2014 (the majority of the remaining portion of the Holding Partnerships 15% Notes have since been repurchased and are
described below under Liquidity and Capital Resources);
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| |  |  | The extension of the mandatory purchase date of the warrants issued in July of 1999 by Petro Warrant Holdings Corporation from August 1, 2004 to October 1, 2009; and
| | - |  | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  |  | The reduction of our trade credit balance with ExxonMobil.
| | - |  | ----------------------------------------------------------



After giving effect to the 2004 Refinancing Transactions, our total consolidated debt increased by $79.0 million and, as a result, our estimated
associated annual interest expense increased by approximately $6.0 million.



In connection with the 2004 Refinancing Transactions, the repurchase of all of our 101/2% Notes and the majority of the Holding Partnerships 15% Notes were accounted for as debt extinguishments resulting in the recognition of losses of approximately $6.2 million and $9.3 million, respectively, which included the
write-off of unamortized deferred debt issuance costs of approximately $3.2 million and $2.8 million, respectively. These losses are presented as a component of income (loss) before cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle on each
companys consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2004. Additionally, we capitalized approximately $9.6 million of debt issuance costs related to the 9% Notes. The Holding Partnership capitalized approximately $3.2
million of debt issuance costs related to its exchange offer.



In connection with the 2004 Refinancing Transactions, we capitalized approximately $2.5 million in debt issuance costs and have written-off approximately $794,000 of unamortized debt issuance costs associated with the refinancing of our
retired senior credit facilities.



On July 19, 2004, we
completed the exchange of substantially all of our unregistered 9% Notes for 9% Notes that were registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



In 2004, we made distributions of approximately $56.6 million to the Holding Partnership in connection with the 2004 Refinancing Transactions as permitted
under our Indenture for the 9% Notes and the agreement governing our senior secured credit facilities. These distributions were made to allow the Holding Partnership to repurchase approximately 54.8% of the Holding Partnerships 15% Notes.



In addition, our indebtedness permits us to make distributions
to the Holding Partnership in an amount sufficient to allow the Holding Partnership to pay interest on the Holding Partnerships 15% Notes and its new senior third secured discount notes due 2014 and to pay for taxes and administrative
expenses. As of December 31, 2004, we paid approximately $1.7 million with respect to these distributions.



Results of Operations



Year Ended
December 31, 2004 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2003



Overview. Net income decreased 43.0% for the year ended December 31, 2004 compared to the year ended December 31, 2003, due primarily to costs of approximately $7.0 million associated with our 2004 Refinancing Transactions and
increased interest costs. Our net revenues increased 22.9% to $1.3 billion for the year ended December 31, 2004 from $1.1 billion in 2003. The increase was mainly due to higher fuel revenues, as a result of an increase in our average retail-selling
price of fuel related to market conditions and increased fuel gallons sold, in addition to improved non-fuel sales. Operating expenses



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increased 6.3% to $138.2 million from $130.0 million in 2003, due primarily to higher employee-related costs, increased
utility costs, and higher credit card fees associated with the increased fuel revenues.



Fuel. Revenues increased 28.6% to $1.0 billion for the year ended December 31, 2004 compared to $813.1 million in 2003. Fuel revenues increased due to a 22.5% increase in our average retail-selling price per
gallon compared to 2003 related to market conditions, as well as a 5.0% increase in our total fuel gallons sold from 2003. Gross profit increased by 24.8% to $50.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2004 compared to $40.6 million in the year
ended 2003, despite a 28.8% increase in our cost of fuel.



Maintenance Services and Retail (Non-Fuel excluding Restaurant). Revenues increased 4.0% to $188.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2004 compared to $181.6 million in 2003. Gross profit increased 4.3% to $105.6 million for the
year ended December 31, 2004 from $101.2 million in 2003. The increases in revenues and gross profit were due primarily to a 4.5%, or $7.5 million, increase in general merchandise sales at our retail stores and increased sales at our Petro:Lubes.



Restaurant. Revenues increased 5.2% to $72.2 million
for the year ended December 31, 2004 compared to $68.6 million in 2003, due to an increase of 6%, or $.46, in our average ticket price, offset by a slightly lower customer count. Gross profit in the restaurants improved by 4.8%, or $2.3 million,
compared to 2003, due to the increase in revenues, partially offset by an increase in food costs.



Costs and Expenses. Total costs and expenses increased 22.9% to $1.3 billion for the year ended December 31, 2004 compared to $1.0 billion in 2003.
Cost of sales increased 25.9% or $226.4 million from 2003 mainly due to a 28.8% increase in our cost of fuel. Operating expenses increased 6.3% or $8.2 million to $138.2 million compared to 2003, due primarily to higher employee-related costs,
increased utility costs, and higher credit card fees associated with the increased fuel revenues. General and administrative expenses increased 16.9% to $17.7 million compared to $15.1 million in 2003, due primarily to higher employee-related costs
and an increase in professional services expenses.



Loss on
Retirement of Debt.In 2004, we recognized a loss of $6.2 million related to the repurchase and redemption of all of our 101⁄2% Notes in connection with our 2004 Refinancing Transactions.



Retired Debt Restructuring Costs.In 2004, we recognized a loss of
$794,000 on the write-off of unamortized deferred debt issuance costs associated with the refinancing of our retired senior credit facilities related to our 2004 Refinancing Transactions.



Equity in Income of Affiliate. In 2004, we recognized income of $664,000 related to our investment in the Wheeler
Ridge facility in Southern California compared to $476,000 of income for the year ended December 31, 2003.



Interest Expense. Interest expense increased 22.3% to $23.7 million compared to $19.4 million in 2003, due primarily to the increase in our debt
outstanding in the current year after the completion of our 2004 Refinancing Transactions.



Year Ended December 31, 2003 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2002



Overview. Net income increased for the year ended December 31, 2003 compared to the year ended December 31, 2002 by $1.6 million, mainly due to the
addition of two new company-operated sites and lower depreciation and interest expense. Our net revenues increased 15.2% to $1.1 billion for the year ended December 31, 2003 from $922.9 million in 2002, primarily due to higher fuel revenues as a
result of an increase in our average retail-selling price of fuel and the addition of our new sites. On a comparable unit basis, net revenues increased by 10.5% to $1.0 billion from $915.3 million in 2002, due to the increase in our average
retail-selling price of fuel, partially offset by a decrease in the volume of fuel gallons sold. A Petro Stopping Center is considered a comparable unit in 2003 if it was open twelve months in 2002. During 2003 we had 34 company-operated comparable
units out of a total of 36 company-operated units at December 31, 2003, in each case excluding our jointly-owned Wheeler Ridge facility, which is reflected in



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equity in income of affiliate. Operating expenses increased 7.5% to $130.0 million from $121.0 million in 2002, due
primarily to the addition of our new sites.



Fuel.
Revenues increased 18.7% to $813.1 million in 2003 compared to $684.9 million in 2002. Fuel revenues increased due to a 14.0% increase in our average retail-selling price per gallon compared to 2002 as well as the addition of our new sites. Gross
profit increased by 7.3% to $40.6 million in 2003 compared to $37.8 million in 2002. On a comparable unit basis, fuel revenues increased 13.5% due to a 13.7% increase in our average retail-selling price per gallon, partially offset by a decrease of
0.2% in fuel volumes compared to 2002. On a comparable unit basis, gross profit increased by 0.7% or $278,000 for the year ended December 31, 2003 compared to the year ended December 31, 2002.



Maintenance Services and Retail (Non-Fuel excluding Restaurant).
Revenues increased 5.0% to $181.6 million in 2003 from $172.9 million in 2002. Gross profit increased 5.9% to $101.2 million in 2003 from $95.5 million in 2002. The increases in these revenues and gross profit were primarily due to a 5.4%, or $8.6
million, increase in general merchandise sales at our retail stores and increased sales at our Petro:Lubes, due primarily to the addition of our new sites. On a comparable unit basis, maintenance services and retail revenues increased 2.4%, or $4.1
million, compared to 2002 and gross profit increased 3.3% or $3.1 million compared to 2002.



Restaurant. Revenues increased 5.3% to $68.6 million in 2003 compared to $65.1 million in 2002, due to the addition of our new sites. Gross profit in the restaurants improved by 2.4% or $1.1 million compared to
2002. On a comparable unit basis, restaurant revenues increased by 0.5%, or $320,000, from 2002, due to an increase of 2.1%, or $.16, in our average ticket price, while gross profit decreased by 2.2%, or $1.0 million, from 2002, due to a 7.2%, or
$1.3 million, increase in our food costs.



Costs and
Expenses. Total costs and expenses increased 15.5% to $1.0 billion in 2003 compared to $895.6 million in 2002. Cost of sales increased 17.6%, or $130.8 million, from 2002, primarily due to a 14.7% increase in our average cost of fuel per gallon
and the addition of our new sites. Operating expenses increased 7.5% to $130.0 million compared to $121.0 million in 2002, due primarily to the addition of our new sites. On a comparable unit basis, total costs and expenses increased 10.7%, or $95.3
million, compared to 2002. On a comparable unit basis, costs of sales increased 12.7%, or $93.6 million, from 2002, primarily due to a 14.4% increase in our average cost of fuel per gallon. On a comparable unit basis, operating expenses increased
2.2%, or $2.7 million, compared to 2002, due primarily to higher employee-related costs, increased utility costs, and higher credit card fees associated with the increased fuel revenues. General and administrative expenses decreased 1.1% to $15.1
million compared to $15.3 million in 2002 due primarily to a decrease in professional services expenses.



Write-Down of Land Held for Sale.In accordance with our accounting policy of recording our land held for sale at the lower of carrying amount or
fair value less cost to sell, we recognized a write-down of $908,000 in 2003.



Equity in Income of Affiliate. We recognized income of $476,000 in 2003 related to our investment in the Wheeler Ridge facility in Southern California compared to $406,000 of income in the year ended December
31, 2002.



Interest Expense.Interest expense decreased
6.8% or $1.4 million to $19.4 million compared to 2002, due primarily to the decrease in both our borrowings and interest rates in 2003.



Liquidity and Capital Resources



Our principal sources of liquidity are cash flows from our operations and the available borrowing under the revolving credit portion of our credit
facility.



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Cash Flows



We had cash flows from operations of $28.5 million and $31.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2004, respectively. The increase in cash
flows was primarily due to the timing of payments due to affiliates for fuel purchases, offset by the timing of receipts related to trade accounts receivables and variations in the timing of payments for trade accounts payable and other current
liabilities, in addition to a reduction in our amounts due from affiliates and to the increase in operating income for the year ended December 31, 2004.



We had negative working capital of $17.5 million at December 31, 2003 and working capital of $10.7 million at December 31, 2004. Negative working capital
is normal in the truck stop industry since diesel fuel inventory turns approximately every two to three days, but payment for fuel purchases can generally be made over a longer period of time; however, due to our amended senior secured credit
facility and the associated reduction in the current portion of long-term debt and the related increase in cash, we had positive working capital at December 31, 2004. Approximately 91.3% of our total sales are cash sales (or the equivalent in the
case of sales paid for on credit, which are funded on a daily basis by third-party billing companies).



Available Borrowings Under the Revolving Credit Facilities



Available borrowing capacity under the revolving credit portion of our credit facilities was $15.4 and $14.4 million at December 31, 2003 and 2004
respectively.



We currently have senior secured credit
facilities in an aggregate principal amount of $61.3 million, consisting of a four-year revolving credit facility of $40.0 million ($5.0 million of which is restricted to the issuance of letters of credit), and a four-year term loan facility of
$21.3 million. Any funds drawn on our senior secured credit facilities are secured by substantially all of our assets and the guarantees of each of our subsidiaries. As of December 31, 2004, we were in compliance with all financial covenants under
our senior secured credit facilities.



Under the revolving
credit portion of our senior secured credit facilities, $40.0 million is available on a revolving basis until maturity at February 9, 2008. Interest on drawn funds is paid at maturity or quarterly if the term is greater than three months at a
current spread of 1.50% above the banks base rate or 2.75% over the Eurodollar rate (the rate is determined at the time of borrowing, at our option). Commitment fees of 0.50% per quarter on undrawn funds are paid quarterly. At December 31,
2004, we had no borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit portion of our senior secured credit facilities and had $10.6 million in standby letters of credit outstanding, which reduce our borrowing capacity under the revolving credit portion
of our senior secured credit facilities on a dollar for dollar basis. Approximately $7.6 million of these letters of credit are required to be posted with our insurance carriers in connection with our obtaining liability and other insurance
coverage.



As of December 31, 2004, we had $21.3 million
outstanding under our term loan facility. We made three scheduled quarterly payments of approximately $1.3 million each on March 31, 2004, June 30, 2004, and September 30, 2004. On January 21, 2005, we amended our senior secured credit facilities so
that the outstanding principal amount of our term loan is now due in full on February 9, 2008.



Our senior secured credit facilities and the Indenture for our 9% Notes each contain certain covenants that place limitations on the operation of our business, including without limitation, covenants with respect to
the following matters: (i) limitation on incurrence of debt; (ii) limitation on operating leases; (iii) limitation on restricted payments; (iv) limitation on liens; (v) limitation on dividends and other payments affecting restricted subsidiaries;
(vi) limitation on issuance and sale of capital interests in restricted subsidiaries; (vii) limitation on asset sales; (viii) limitation on transactions with affiliates; (ix) limitation on sale and leaseback transactions; (x) limitation on creation
of unrestricted subsidiaries; and (xi) in the case of the senior secured credit facilities, financial covenants covering leverage, capital expenditures, EBITDA (as defined therein), and fixed charge coverage.



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Liquidity and Capital Resource Requirements



The following is a summary of our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2004:



|                                                       |  |                |         |                  |   |           |  |           |        |               |   |        |  |   |        
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|Contractual Obligations                                |  | Total          |         | Less Than 1 Year |   | 1-3 Years |  | 4-5 Years |        | After 5 Years
|                                                       |  | (in thousands)
|Long-term debt (including interest)                    |  | $              | 402,798 |                  | $ | 21,483    |  | $         | 42,965 |               | $ | 61,881 |  | $ | 276,469
|Operating distributions to the Holding Partnership (1) |  |                | 51,350  |                  |   | 6,108     |  |           | 5,496  |               |   | 7,932  |  |   | 31,814 
|New site capital expenditures                          |  |                | 42,500  |                  |   | 42,500    |  |           |       |               |   |       |  |   |       
|Operating leases                                       |  |                | 36,922  |                  |   | 4,454     |  |           | 7,119  |               |   | 6,561  |  |   | 18,788 
|Employment agreements                                  |  |                | 1,531   |                  |   | 1,531     |  |           |       |               |   |       |  |   |       
|Other long-term liabilities (2)                        |  |                | 5,562   |                  |   | 70        |  |           | 329    |               |   |       |  |   | 5,163  
|                                                       |  |                |         |                  |   |           |  |           |        |               |   |        |  |   |        
|Total financial obligations                            |  | $              | 540,663 |                  | $ | 76,146    |  | $         | 55,909 |               | $ | 76,374 |  | $ | 332,234
|                                                       |  |                |         |                  |   |           |  |           |        |               |   |        |  |   |        

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|(1) | Represents distributions to the Holding Partnership, as permitted by our debt agreements, to allow the Holding Partnership to pay interest on its long-term debt obligations and
administrative expenses. Also, included is a distribution to allow the Holding Partnership to repurchase the majority of the remaining Holding Partnerships 15% Notes which occurred in February 2005.
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|(2) | Represents cash outflows by period for certain of our long-term liabilities in which cash outflows could be reasonably estimated. The primary items included are estimates of our
asset retirement obligations for our underground storage tank removal costs and sewage plant waste removal costs, as well as accrued environmental expenditures.
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In addition to the above, we have an annual volume commitment associated with contracts with the ExxonMobil Suppliers (the
ExxonMobil Supply Agreements) as discussed in more detail in Note 8 to notes to consolidated financial statements included herein. These purchase obligations are made by the ExxonMobil Suppliers for us on the open market at prices
determined largely by supply and competitive conditions. We have excluded these purchase obligations from the table above as they cannot reasonably be estimated.



Short-Term Requirements



Our primary short-term cash requirements include working capital, employment agreements, distributions to the Holding Partnership, interest on our debt,
and capital expenditures. We believe that cash flow from operations and our revolving credit facilities should be sufficient to satisfy our short-term operating and capital needs.



Capital expenditures on our truck stop network totaled $4.0 million, $6.1 million, and $9.8 million for the years ended
December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, respectively. There were no costs associated with the acquisition and construction of new facilities for either of the years. The increase in 2004 includes $4.1 million for the purchase of the land at our Hammond,
Louisiana site. We currently expect to invest approximately $9.8 million during 2005 on capital expenditures related to regular capital maintenance and improvement projects on existing Petro Stopping Centers, as well as volume building projects. The
$9.8 million does not include potential new site acquisitions. These capital outlays will be funded through borrowings under our senior secured credit facilities and internally generated cash.



During the first quarter of 2005, we entered into agreements for the
acquisition of four sites. We have completed the purchase of three sites, two of which were existing Petro Stopping Centers owned by one of our franchisees and became company-operated sites following the closing of the related transactions. The
fourth site is also an existing Petro Stopping Center owned by one of our franchisees and will become a company-operated site following the closing of the purchase transaction. We believe that the acquisition of this site will occur during the third
quarter of 2005. The aggregate costs to acquire these sites are expected to be approximately $42.5 million.



In addition, our indebtedness permits us to make distributions to the Holding Partnership in an amount sufficient to allow the Holding Partnership to pay
interest on the Holding Partnerships 15% Notes and its new senior third secured discount notes due 2014 and to pay for taxes and administrative expenses. We expect to pay approximately $2.6 million related to these distributions during 2005.



On February 15, 2005, we provided a distribution of $3.5
million to the Holdings Partnership that allowed them to repurchase the majority of the remaining portion of the Holding Partnerships 15% Notes at a redemption price of 107.5%. The Holding Partnership accounted for this transaction as a debt
extinguishment resulting in the recognition of a loss of approximately $244,000.



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Long-Term Requirements



Our anticipated long-term commitments include indebtedness and operating leases as set forth in the table above. Other possible long-term uses of cash
include:



| |  |  | expansion of our network through building or acquiring new sites;
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| |  |  | distributions to the Holding Partnership; and
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| |  |  | capital improvements to existing locations.
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Based on the foregoing, we believe that internally generated funds, together with amounts available under our senior secured credit facilities, will be
sufficient to satisfy our cash requirements for operations and debt service through 2005 and the foreseeable future thereafter; provided however, that our ability to satisfy such obligations and maintain covenant compliance under our senior secured
credit facilities, is dependent upon a number of factors, some of which are beyond our control, including economic, capital market, and competitive conditions. Some of these risks are described below under Risk Factors.



Critical Accounting Policies



The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect our reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities in our
consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The Securities and Exchange Commission has defined a companys critical accounting policies as those that are most important to the portrayal of the companys financial condition
and results of operations, and that require the company to make its most difficult and subjective judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about matters that are inherently uncertain. Based on this definition, we have identified
our critical accounting policies as those addressed below. We also have other key accounting policies that involve the use of estimates, judgments, and assumptions. See Note 2 of notes to consolidated financial statements included herein for
additional discussion of these accounting policies. We believe that our estimates and assumptions are reasonable, based upon information presently available, however, actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or
conditions.



Partial Self-Insurance



We are partially self-insured, paying our own employment practices, general
liability, workers compensation, and group health benefit claims, up to stop-loss amounts ranging from $100,000 to $250,000 on a per-occurrence basis. For the year ended December 31, 2004, we paid approximately $8.6 million on claims related
to these partial self-insurance programs. Provisions established under these partial self-insurance programs are made for both estimated losses on known claims and claims incurred but not reported, based on claims history. For the year ended
December 31, 2004, aggregated provisions amounted to approximately $9.0 million. At December 31, 2004, the aggregated accrual amounted to approximately $7.8 million, which we believe is adequate to cover both reported and incurred but not reported
claims.



Loyalty Program



We utilize estimates in accounting for our Petro Passport loyalty program.
We record a liability for the estimated redemption of Petro points based upon our estimates about the future redemption rate of Petro points outstanding. A change to these estimates could have an impact on our liability and results of operations in
the year of change as well as future years.



Recently Issued Accounting
Pronouncements



In December 2003, the Financial Accounting
Standards Board issued Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51, which replaces the original Interpretation No. 46 issued in January 2003. This
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consolidation by business enterprises of variable interest entities as defined in the Interpretation. The effective dates
vary depending on the type of reporting company and the type of entity that the company is involved with. Non-public companies, such as ourselves, must apply the revised Interpretation immediately to all entities created after December 31, 2003, and
to all other entities no later than the beginning of the first reporting period beginning after December 15, 2004. We do not believe that the adoption of this revised Interpretation will have a significant impact on our consolidated financial
position or results of operations.



In December 2004, the
Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment, which replaces the original Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation, issued in October 1995. This standard addresses the accounting for transactions where an entity obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions. The effective dates vary depending on the type of
reporting entity. Non-public companies, such as ourselves, must apply the revised standard as of the beginning of the first annual reporting period that begins after December 15, 2005. We do not believe that the adoption of this revised standard
will have a significant impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.



Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk



We have engaged in only limited hedging activities and have not entered into significant long-term contracts with fuel suppliers other than the two
ten-year supply agreements with ExxonMobil entered into in July 1999. Under the terms of one of these agreements, the ExxonMobil Suppliers will supply the company-operated Petro Stopping Centers diesel fuel and gasoline requirements in certain
markets and under the other of these agreements, we purchase lubricants, based upon minimum purchase commitments, at the prices set forth in the agreements. See Note 8 of notes to consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31,
2004. Both supply agreements qualify as normal purchasing contracts and as such are not accounted for as derivatives under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,
as amended (SFAS No. 133). As of and for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2004, we were not party to any futures or option contracts.



As of December 31, 2003 and 2004, the carrying amounts of certain financial instruments employed by us, including cash and cash equivalents, trade
accounts receivable, trade accounts payable, and amounts due from/to affiliates are representative of fair value because of the short-term maturity of these instruments. The carrying amounts of our senior secured credit facilities approximate fair
value due to the floating nature of the related interest rates. Our principal market risk as it relates to long-term debt is exposure to changes in interest rates. The fair value of the 101⁄2% Notes and the 9% Notes has been estimated based on
quoted market prices for the same or similar issues. The fair value of all derivative financial instruments is the amount at which they could be settled, based on quoted market prices or estimates obtained from dealers.



The following table reflects the carrying amount and estimated fair value of
our financial instruments, as of December 31:



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|--------------------- |  | -------------- | ------- | ---- | ---------- | - | -------------- |  | - | ---------- | - |  | - | -------
|                      |  | 2003           |         | 2004
|                      |  | CarryingAmount |         |      | Fair Value |   | CarryingAmount |  |   | Fair Value
|                      |  | (in thousands)
|Long-term debt        |  |                |         |      |            |   |                |  |   |            |   |  |   |        
|Fixed rate            |  | $              | 134,694 |      |            | $ | 137,656        |  | $ | 225,000    |   |  | $ | 237,938
|Average interest rate |  |                | 10.5    | %    |            |   |               |  |   | 9.0        | % |  |   |       
|Variable rate         |  | $              | 40,785  |      |            | $ | 40,785         |  | $ | 21,250     |   |  | $ | 21,250 
|Average interest rate |  |                | 4.5     | %    |            |   |               |  |   | 5.8        | % |  |   |       



Currently, we are
managing our exposure to interest rates using a mix of fixed and floating rate debt as deemed appropriate by management. Historically, we had only limited involvement with derivative



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financial instruments and have not used them for trading purposes. We have used derivatives to manage well-defined
interest rate risks. At December 31, 2002, we were party to an interest rate swap agreement that was a cash flow hedge and qualified for the shortcut method under SFAS No. 133. Under this agreement, we paid a fixed rate of 3.86% on a portion of our
retired senior secured credit facilities instead of a floating rate based on LIBOR on the notional amount as determined in three-month intervals. The interest rate swap agreement expired by its terms on December 31, 2003. The transaction effectively
changed a portion of our interest rate exposure on the retired credit facilities from a floating rate to a fixed rate basis. For the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2003, the effect of the swap was to increase the rate we were required to pay by
2.0% and 2.6%, respectively, which resulted in additional interest expense of approximately $379,000 and $495,000, respectively.



RISK FACTORS



Although it is not possible to predict all risks that may affect future results, these risks may include, but are not limited to, the following:



Risks Related to Our Financial Condition and Structure



Our debt results in significant debt service obligations and limitations.



We have incurred substantial debt and, as a result, have significant debt
service obligations. At December 31, 2004, our total debt was $246.3 million. We also had approximately $14.4 million in additional borrowing availability under our senior secured credit facilities, subject to certain conditions. In 2004, we had
interest expense of $23.7 million, $20.1 million of which was payable in cash, and capital expenditures of $9.8 million. During 2004, we generated net income of $4.9 million and cash flow from operations of $31.8 million.



In the future, we may engage in operating sale and leaseback, or other lease
transactions, which would add new operating expenses and could reduce our cash flow from operations.



This poses important consequences to our noteholders, including risks that:



| |  |  | payments on our debt will be so large that we will not be able to make any payments on our outstanding notes;
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| |  |  | we will not be able to refinance the notes at maturity;
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| |  |  | we will use a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to pay principal and interest on our debt, thereby reducing the funds available for expansion, working capital,
capital expenditures, and other general corporate purposes;
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| |  |  | we may be unable to obtain additional financing on satisfactory terms or to otherwise fund working capital, capital expenditures, and other general corporate requirements;
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| |  |  | our degree of leverage may hinder our ability to adjust rapidly to changing market conditions and could make us more vulnerable to downturns in the economy generally or in our
industry; and
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| |  |  | our failure to comply with the financial and other covenants applicable to our debt could result in an event of default, which would have a material adverse effect on us.
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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.



As discussed above, we will need a significant amount of cash to service our debt. Our ability to generate cash depends on the success of our financial
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results have been, and our future financial results are expected to be, subject to fluctuation. In addition, we may
engage in sale and leaseback, or other lease transactions, which would increase our operating expenses and/or reduce our cash flow from operations and EBITDA. Our business may not generate sufficient cash flow from operations and future borrowings
may not be available to us in an amount sufficient to enable us to satisfy all our obligations or to fund our other liquidity needs. For example, in four of the last five years, our net interest expense, plus our capital expenditures have exceeded
our cash flow from operations. We do not expect to be able to pay the principal amount of the notes at maturity with cash flows from operations. Therefore, we will probably have to refinance our outstanding notes. We cannot predict whether this will
be possible.



Risks Related to Our Business, Strategy, Operations and
Ownership



If we pursue a growth strategy involving capital
expenditures or leases, that will increase risks for our noteholders.



Between 1999 and 2001, we pursued an aggressive growth strategy requiring extensive capital expenditures for purchases of land and construction of Petro Stopping Centers. The resumption of the growth of our network
through building new sites or acquiring truck stops could pose significant risks for our noteholders. A typical Petro Stopping Center takes approximately 9 to 12 months to build. We estimate that Petro Stopping Centers built in the next several
years may, depending on certain factors, cost between $10.0 million and $12.0 million each, including site preparation costs, paving, and local construction costs, but excluding land acquisition costs. Acquiring existing truck stops and conforming
them to our requirements would also require significant funds. In addition, acquisitions are subject to various risks generally associated with the acquisition of businesses, including the financial impact of expenses associated with the integration
of acquired businesses, and the potential loss of customers and employees. Additional borrowings or operating leases, to finance a growth strategy could increase our debt service costs and could decrease cash flow from operations.



Since we depend upon franchisees to maintain the scope of our network, our results could
be adversely affected if we lose franchisees.



As of
December 31, 2004, we have 37 sites owned or operated by us and 24 sites owned and operated by independent franchisees. We are substantially dependent on the stable financial condition of these independent franchisees and their operating in
accordance with our standards because they constitute 39.3% of our branded Petro locations and play an important role in our ability to market our nationwide network of Petro Stopping Centers to large fleet customers. In addition, in 2004, we
derived 2.8% of our gross profit from franchise royalties and other related franchise payments. A significant decline in the number of locations in our network or in the quality of their services would adversely impact our operating results and our
ability to maintain and attract large fleet customers.



We face certain
risks related to our operation of Iron Skillet restaurants at our full-size Petro Stopping Centers.



Each full-size Petro Stopping Center includes our Iron Skillet restaurant. By operating restaurant facilities, we face risks related to:



| |  |  | our ability to obtain and maintain necessary governmental licenses, permits, and approvals relating to the preparation and sale of food;
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| |  |  | health inspection scores;
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| |  |  | food quality;
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| |  |  | the availability and timely delivery of high-quality fresh ingredients, including fresh produce, dairy products, and meat; and
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| |  |  | food-borne illnesses.
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If we are unable to effectively manage these risks, we may experience negative publicity related to these matters, and such negative publicity may extend
more generally to our Petro brand name and image. This negative publicity could reduce guest traffic in our Iron Skillet restaurants and our Petro Stopping Centers, which would adversely affect our results of operations.



We are subject to extensive franchise regulation.



Various state and federal laws govern our relationship with our franchisees.
If we fail to comply with these laws, we could be subject to liability to franchisees and to fines or other penalties imposed by governmental authorities.



We are highly dependent on our key personnel.



Our future success depends to a significant extent on the efforts and abilities of our management team. Our key personnel have a great deal of experience
in the truck stop industry. The loss of the services of certain of these individuals could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. We believe that our future success also will depend
significantly upon our ability to attract, motivate, and retain additional highly skilled managerial personnel. Competition for such personnel is intense, and there can be no assurance that we will be successful in attracting, assimilating, and
retaining the personnel we require to grow and operate profitably.



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.



The Cardwell Group, Mobil Long Haul, and Volvo Petro Holdings, LLC (Volvo) together control 100% of the voting power of the Holding
Partnership. Consequently, the Cardwell Group, Mobil Long Haul, and Volvo have the power to appoint all of the members of the Board of Directors of the Holding Partnership and all of the members of our Board of Directors, and to control our
direction and future operations. As a result, circumstances could arise in which the interests of the Cardwell Group, Mobil Long Haul, and Volvo, as equity holders, could be in conflict with interests of the holders of our outstanding notes. Such
as, if we encounter financial difficulties or are unable to pay our debts as they mature. In addition, the equity investors may have an interest in pursuing acquisitions, divestitures, financings, lease transactions, or other transactions that, in
their judgment, could enhance their equity investment, even though such transactions might involve risks to the holders of the notes.



Risks Particular to Our Industry



We are highly dependent on fuel sales which have low margins.



During 2004, net revenues from our fuel sales accounted for approximately 80% of our net revenues. The volume of fuel sold by us and the profit margins
associated with these sales are affected by numerous factors outside of our control, including the condition of the long-haul trucking industry, the supply and demand for these products, and the pricing policies of competitors. Fuel sales generate
very low gross margins. In 2004, we had gross profit of $50.7 million on net fuel sales of $1.0 billion.



During 2004, we purchased 72.9% of our fuel through the ExxonMobil Suppliers pursuant to fuel supply agreements. Approximately 67.8% of this fuel was
third-party fuel purchased through the ExxonMobil Suppliers. These purchases are made by the ExxonMobil Suppliers for us on the open market at prices determined largely by supply and competitive conditions. Thus, our profit margins on fuel can
fluctuate substantially in very short periods of time. Gross margin per gallon has declined since 1993 and a further material decline in gross margin per gallon would adversely affect our profitability.



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The U.S. truck stop industry is highly competitive and fragmented, and our competitors may have greater resources or
other competitive advantages.



The travel center and truck
stop industry is highly competitive and fragmented. We believe there are approximately 2,400 multi-service and pumper truck stops located in the United States. Approximately 30% of these truck stops are operated by five national chains, of which we
are one. Although we seek to differentiate our products and services by providing the quality difference, our products and services are widely available. Long-haul trucks can obtain the products and services we provide from a wide
variety of sources, including their own fueling terminals, large truck stops, limited service fueling facilities, and some large gas stations. Almost all Petro Stopping Centers have at least one competitor within a short distance. Certain of our
competitors offer fuel at discount prices, which has caused severe price competition in certain of our markets from time to time. In addition, we compete for the business of long-haul truck fleets, which frequently demand discounts on fuel purchases
and in some cases choose to do business in a particular market only with lower cost fuel providers. All these factors combine to produce intense price competition and low margins for our business. In 2004, we had revenues of $1.3 billion, net income
of $4.9 million, and operating cash flow of $31.8 million.



Our
Petro:Lube operations compete with other national and truck stop chains, full-service independently owned and operated truck stops, fleet maintenance terminals, independent garages, truck dealerships, and auto parts service centers. We compete with
a variety of establishments located within walking distance of our sites, including convenience stores, drug stores, full-service restaurants, and fast food restaurants.



Certain of our principal competitors have substantially greater financial and marketing resources than we do. If our
competitors adopt pricing strategies or marketing policies that we do not meet, if they provide products or services that we do not offer, or if we are otherwise unable to compete effectively, our competitors could gain market share and have an
adverse effect on our operating results.



The truck stop industry is highly
dependent on the financial condition of the trucking industry.



Our business is dependent upon the trucking industry in general and upon long-haul trucks in particular. In turn, the trucking industry is dependent on economic factors, such as the level of domestic economic activity and interest rates and
operating factors such as fuel prices and fuel taxes, over which we have no control and which could contribute to a decline in truck travel. The long-haul trucking business is also a mature industry that has historically been susceptible to
recessionary downturns. Available data indicate that diesel consumption by the trucking industry has grown more slowly than trucking ton-miles, as technological improvements in truck engines have increased their fuel efficiency. In addition, many
small trucking companies have filed for bankruptcy protection in recent years. A decline in operations by the long-haul trucking industry would adversely affect us.



We derive a significant percentage of our revenues from sales of fuel and non-fuel products and services to trucking fleets.
The services required by any one fleet customer can be limited by a number of factors, including industry consolidation, economic slowdown, and decisions to outsource fewer activities. Travel center and truck stop chains compete aggressively for
fleet account business, and any significant reduction in fleet accounts or sales to those accounts could have a material adverse effect on us. We cannot assure you as to the continuation of the current level of our sales to fleets.



Our profitability can be significantly impacted by cyclical factors beyond our control
such as decreases in manufacturing output.



The volume of
truck shipments is in part dependent on changes in manufacturing output. Sustained decreases in manufacturing production, such as occurred in 2001 and 2002, can significantly reduce truck traffic, which in turn reduces fuel purchases and visits to
our Petro Stopping Centers, and negatively impacts our results of operations.



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A domestic terrorist incident affecting the trucking industry could adversely affect our business.



A domestic terrorist incident, particularly an incident involving a truck,
could produce adverse effects on our business in several ways, including:



| |  |  | a reduction in the volume of truck traffic for more than a brief period;
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| |  |  | the bankruptcy of certain trucking companies; and
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| |  |  | the imposition of additional regulations affecting truck traffic, increasing the expenses of truck operations and businesses that service trucks or provide overnight facilities for
trucks and truck drivers, such as our business. For example, additional fences or other security for parked trucks might be required.
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The occurrence of any of these effects could have a material negative impact on our results of operations.



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 significant portion of our business consists of storing and dispensing petroleum products, activities that are subject to increasingly stringent regulation by both the federal and state governments. Moreover,
governmental authorities can impose significant fines and penalties on us for any alleged noncompliance with environmental requirements. In addition, under certain environmental laws, private parties can bring lawsuits against us for any property
damage or personal injury that allegedly is caused by our operations. We may incur increased expenditures if additional requirements are imposed by federal and state governments, or we fail to comply with environmental requirements and are fined or
penalized, or if we must defend or settle lawsuits that might be brought by private parties.



In addition, under various environmental laws, a current or previous owner or operator of real property may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of hazardous or toxic substances (including petroleum and
petroleum products) on, under, in, or migrating from such property. Certain laws impose liability whether or not the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of such hazardous or toxic substances. As a result of work done in
1999 to upgrade our storage tanks as required by state and federal law, soil and groundwater contamination was discovered at our Corning, California facility. We are currently monitoring the contamination and anticipate some remediation will be
required. We have incurred approximately $421,000 in investigation and monitoring costs as of December 31, 2004 related to our Corning, California facility. Moreover, under certain environmental laws, persons who arrange, or are deemed to have
arranged, for the disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances may also be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of such substances at the disposal or treatment site, regardless of whether such site is owned or operated by such
person and regardless of whether the original disposal or treatment activity accorded with applicable requirements. As a result of our business and the quantity of petroleum products we handle, there can be no assurance that hazardous substance
contamination does not exist or that material liability will not be imposed in the future for the remediation of such contamination.



A disruption in the supply of fuel could adversely affect our profitability.



Since we maintain approximately a two-to-three day supply of fuel, we would be adversely affected in the event of a
disruption in our supply of fuel. In addition, sharp increases in fuel prices at truck stops have historically tended to lead to temporary declines in fuel margins. Fuel prices have risen sharply in the recent past and may continue to rise. We
experienced rapid increases in the cost of fuel during late 2000 and early 2001 due to the interaction of several factors including low inventories, high demand caused by a spike in the cost of natural gas, and an unusually cold winter on the east
coast of the United States. Other factors which have had significant effects on fuel prices include: major global conflicts, especially those involving the U.S. and/or oil producing countries, strikes or political conflict in oil producing



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countries, intervention by OPEC in the form of restricted output, and changes in output by domestic oil refineries.



In the future, interruptions in world fuel markets may cause
shortages in, or total curtailment of, fuel supplies. Moreover, a substantial portion of the oil refining capacity in the United States is controlled by major oil companies. These companies could in the future decide to limit the amount of fuel sold
to independent operators like us. Although the ExxonMobil Suppliers provide fuel to us, a significant portion of our fuel needs continues to be supplied from third-parties contracted by them. In addition, any new standards that the EPA may impose on
refiners that would necessitate changes in the refining process could limit the volume of petroleum products available from refiners in the future. A material decrease in the volume of fuel sold for an extended time period would have a material
adverse effect on our results of operations. Similarly, an extended period of instability in the price of fuel could adversely affect our results.



In addition, our patronage by customers desiring to purchase fuel accounts for a significant portion of customer traffic and has a direct impact on the
revenues and profitability of our other operations, including our restaurant and non-fuel operations. Accordingly, any significant reductions in fuel supplies or other reductions in fuel volume would materially adversely affect our results.



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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data



PETRO STOPPING CENTERS, L.P.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)



|                                                  |  |                   |         |   |                   |   |         |  
|------------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------- | ------- | - | ----------------- | - | ------- | -
|                                                  |  | December 31, 2003 |         |   | December 31, 2004 |  
|Assets                                            |  |                   |         |   |                   |   |         |  
|Current assets:                                   |  |                   |         |   |                   |   |         |  
|Cash and cash equivalents                         |  | $                 | 17,806  |   |                   | $ | 33,843  |  
|Trade accounts receivable, net                    |  |                   | 1,315   |   |                   |   | 2,074   |  
|Inventories, net                                  |  |                   | 25,410  |   |                   |   | 27,494  |  
|Other current assets                              |  |                   | 1,215   |   |                   |   | 2,491   |  
|Due from affiliates                               |  |                   | 4,950   |   |                   |   | 4,017   |  
|                                                  |  |                   |         |   |                   |   |         |  
|Total current assets                              |  |                   | 50,696  |   |                   |   | 69,919  |  
|                                                  |  |                  
|Property and equipment, net                       |  |                   | 202,827 |   |                   |   | 195,410 |  
|Deferred debt issuance costs, net                 |  |                   | 4,245   |   |                   |   | 10,450  |  
|Other assets                                      |  |                   | 13,072  |   |                   |   | 13,002  |  
|                                                  |  |                   |         |   |                   |   |         |  
|Total assets                                      |  | $                 | 270,840 |   |                   | $ | 288,781 |  
|                                                  |  |                   |         |   |                   |   |         |  
|Liabilities and Partners Capital (Deficit)       |  |                   |         |   |                   |   |         |  
|Current liabilities:                              |  |                   |         |   |                   |   |         |  
|Current portion of long-term debt                 |  | $                 | 9,500   |   |                   | $ |        |  
|Trade accounts payable                            |  |                   | 13,928  |   |                   |   | 15,334  |  
|Accrued expenses and other liabilities            |  |                   | 25,691  |   |                   |   | 31,484  |  
|Due to affiliates                                 |  |                   | 19,104  |   |                   |   | 12,420  |  
|                                                  |  |                   |         |   |                   |   |         |  
|Total current liabilities                         |  |                   | 68,223  |   |                   |   | 59,238  |  
|                                                  |  |                  
|Other liabilities                                 |  |                   | 789     |   |                   |   | 765     |  
|Long-term debt, excluding current portion         |  |                   | 165,979 |   |                   |   | 246,250 |  
|                                                  |  |                   |         |   |                   |   |         |  
|Total long-term liabilities                       |  |                   | 166,768 |   |                   |   | 247,015 |  
|                                                  |  |                   |         |   |                   |   |         |  
|Total liabilities                                 |  |                   | 234,991 |   |                   |   | 306,253 |  
|                                                  |  |                   |         |   |                   |   |         |  
|Commitments and contingencies                     |  |                   |         |   |                   |   |         |  
|                                                  |  |                  
|Partners capital (deficit)                       |  |                   |         |   |                   |   |         |  
|General partners                                 |  |                   | (210    | ) |                   |   | (198    | )
|Limited partners                                 |  |                   | 36,059  |   |                   |   | (17,274 | )
|                                                  |  |                   |         |   |                   |   |         |  
|Total partners capital (deficit)                 |  |                   | 35,849  |   |                   |   | (17,472 | )
|                                                  |  |                   |         |   |                   |   |         |  
|Total liabilities and partners capital (deficit) |  | $                 | 270,840 |   |                   | $ | 288,781 |  
|                                                  |  |                   |         |   |                   |   |         |  



See accompanying notes
to consolidated financial statements.



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PETRO STOPPING CENTERS, L.P.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands)



|                                                                    |  |                              |         |   |                              |   |           |                              |  |   |           |  
|------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ---------------------------- | ------- | - | ---------------------------- | - | --------- | ---------------------------- |  | - | --------- | -
|                                                                    |  | Year Ended December 31, 2002 |         |   | Year Ended December 31, 2003 |   |           | Year Ended December 31, 2004 | 
|Net revenues:                                                       |  |                              |         |   |                              |   |           |                              |  |   |           |  
|Fuel (including motor fuel taxes)                                   |  | $                            | 684,865 |   |                              | $ | 813,083   |                              |  | $ | 1,045,544 |  
|Non-fuel                                                            |  |                              | 238,060 |   |                              |   | 250,224   |                              |  |   | 260,967   |  
|                                                                    |  |                              |         |   |                              |   |           |                              |  |   |           |  
|Total net revenues                                                  |  |                              | 922,925 |   |                              |   | 1,063,307 |                              |  |   | 1,306,511 |  
|                                                                    |  |                              |        
|Costs and expenses:                                                 |  |                              |         |   |                              |   |           |                              |  |   |           |  
|Cost of sales                                                       |  |                              |         |   |                              |   |           |                              |  |   |           |  
|Fuel (including motor fuel taxes)                                   |  |                              | 647,039 |   |                              |   | 772,486   |                              |  |   | 994,865   |  
|Non-fuel                                                            |  |                              | 96,032  |   |                              |   | 101,426   |                              |  |   | 105,483   |  
|Operating expenses                                                  |  |                              | 120,954 |   |                              |   | 129,967   |                              |  |   | 138,160   |  
|General and administrative                                          |  |                              | 15,288  |   |                              |   | 15,113    |                              |  |   | 17,663    |  
|Depreciation and amortization                                       |  |                              | 16,248  |   |                              |   | 15,483    |                              |  |   | 15,501    |  
|(Gain) loss on disposition of fixed assets                          |  |                              | (2      | ) |                              |   | 18        |                              |  |   | 86        |  
|                                                                    |  |                              |         |   |                              |   |           |                              |  |   |           |  
|Total costs and expenses                                            |  |                              | 895,559 |   |                              |   | 1,034,493 |                              |  |   | 1,271,758 |  
|                                                                    |  |                              |         |   |                              |   |           |                              |  |   |           |  
|Operating income                                                    |  |                              | 27,366  |   |                              |   | 28,814    |                              |  |   | 34,753    |  
|                                                                    |  |                              |        
|Write-down of land held for sale                                    |  |                              |        |   |                              |   | (908      | )                            |  |   |          |  
|Loss on retirement of debt                                          |  |                              |        |   |                              |   |          |                              |  |   | (6,164    | )
|Retired debt restructuring costs                                    |  |                              |        |   |                              |   |          |                              |  |   | (794      | )
|Equity in income of affiliate                                       |  |                              | 406     |   |                              |   | 476       |                              |  |   | 664       |  
|Interest income                                                     |  |                              | 61      |   |                              |   | 67        |                              |  |   | 186       |  
|Interest expense                                                    |  |                              | (20,808 | ) |                              |   | (19,391   | )                            |  |   | (23,707   | )
|                                                                    |  |                              |         |   |                              |   |           |                              |  |   |           |  
|Income before cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle |  |                              | 7,025   |   |                              |   | 9,058     |                              |  |   | 4,938     |  
|                                                                    |  |                              |        
|Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle (note 2)      |  |                              |        |   |                              |   | (397      | )                            |  |   |          |  
|                                                                    |  |                              |         |   |                              |   |           |                              |  |   |           |  
|Net income                                                          |  | $                            | 7,025   |   |                              | $ | 8,661     |                              |  | $ | 4,938     |  
|                                                                    |  |                              |         |   |                              |   |           |                              |  |   |           |  



See accompanying notes
to consolidated financial statements.



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PETRO STOPPING CENTERS, L.P.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS CAPITAL (DEFICIT) AND

COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(in thousands)



|                                                                  |  |                           |      |   |                         |   |         |                                   |  |   |                       |   |  |   |         |  
|----------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ------------------------- | ---- | - | ----------------------- | - | ------- | --------------------------------- |  | - | --------------------- | - |  | - | ------- | -
|                                                                  |  | GeneralPartners(Deficit) |      |   | LimitedPartnersCapital |   |         | AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveLoss |  |   | TotalPartnersCapital |  
|Balances, December 31, 2001                                       |  | $                         | (250 | ) |                         | $ | 20,470  |                                   |  | $ | (164                  | ) |  | $ | 20,056  |  
|Net income                                                        |  |                           | 18   |   |                         |   | 7,007   |                                   |  |   |                      |   |  |   | 7,025   |  
|Unrealized loss on cash flow hedging derivative:                  |  |                           |      |   |                         |   |         |                                   |  |   |                       |   |  |   |         |  
|Unrealized holding loss arising during the period                 |  |                           |      |   |                         |   |         |                                   |  |   | (671                  | ) |  |   | (671    | )
|Less: reclassification adjustment for loss realized in net income |  |                           |      |   |                         |   |         |                                   |  |   | 379                   |   |  |   | 379     |  
|                                                                  |  |                           |      |   |                         |   |         |                                   |  |   |                       |   |  |   |         |  
|Net change in unrealized loss                                     |  |                           |      |   |                         |   |         |                                   |  |   | (292                  | ) |  |   | (292    | )
|                                                                  |  |                           |      |   |                         |   |         |                                   |  |   |                       |   |  |   |         |  
|Comprehensive income                                              |  |                           |      |   |                         |   |         |                                   |  |   |                       |   |  |   | 6,733   |  
|                                                                  |  |                           |      |   |                         |   |         |                                   |  |   |                       |   |  |   |         |  
|Partners minimum tax distributions                               |  |                           |     |   |                         |   | (15     | )                                 |  |   |                      |   |  |   | (15     | )
|                                                                  |  |                           |      |   |                         |   |         |                                   |  |   |                       |   |  |   |         |  
|Balances, December 31, 2002                                       |  |                           | (232 | ) |                         |   | 27,462  |                                   |  |   | (456                  | ) |  |   | 26,774  |  
|Net income                                                        |  |                           | 22   |   |                         |   | 8,639   |                                   |  |   |                      |   |  |   | 8,661   |  
|Unrealized gain on cash flow hedging derivative:                  |  |                           |      |   |                         |   |         |                                   |  |   |                       |   |  |   |         |  
|Unrealized holding loss arising during the period                 |  |                           |      |   |                         |   |         |                                   |  |   | (39                   | ) |  |   | (39     | )
|Less: reclassification adjustment for loss realized in net income |  |                           |      |   |                         |   |         |                                   |  |   | 495                   |   |  |   | 495     |  
|                                                                  |  |                           |      |   |                         |   |         |                                   |  |   |                       |   |  |   |         |  
|Net change in unrealized gain                                     |  |                           |      |   |                         |   |         |                                   |  |   | 456                   |   |  |   | 456     |  
|                                                                  |  |                           |      |   |                         |   |         |                                   |  |   |                       |   |  |   |         |  
|Comprehensive income                                              |  |                           |      |   |                         |   |         |                                   |  |   |                       |   |  |   | 9,117   |  
|                                                                  |  |                           |      |   |                         |   |         |                                   |  |   |                       |   |  |   |         |  
|Partners minimum tax distributions                               |  |                           |     |   |                         |   | (42     | )                                 |  |   |                      |   |  |   | (42     | )
|                                                                  |  |                           |      |   |                         |   |         |                                   |  |   |                       |   |  |   |         |  
|Balances, December 31, 2003                                       |  |                           | (210 | ) |                         |   | 36,059  |                                   |  |   |                      |   |  |   | 35,849  |  
|                                                                  |  |                           |      |  
|Net income                                                        |  |                           | 12   |   |                         |   | 4,926   |                                   |  |   |                      |   |  |   | 4,938   |  
|Partners operating distributions                                 |  |                           |     |   |                         |   | (58,246 | )                                 |  |   |                      |   |  |   | (58,246 | )
|Partners minimum tax distributions                               |  |                           |     |   |                         |   | (13     | )                                 |  |   |                      |   |  |   | (13     | )
|                                                                  |  |                           |      |   |                         |   |         |                                   |  |   |                       |   |  |   |         |  
|Balances, December 31, 2004                                       |  | $                         | (198 | ) |                         | $ | (17,274 | )                                 |  | $ |                      |   |  | $ | (17,472 | )
|                                                                  |  |                           |      |   |                         |   |         |                                   |  |   |                       |   |  |   |         |  



See accompanying notes
to consolidated financial statements.



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PETRO STOPPING CENTERS, L.P.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)



|                                                                                     |  |                              |         |   |                              |   |         |                              |  |   |          |  
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |  | ---------------------------- | ------- | - | ---------------------------- | - | ------- | ---------------------------- |  | - | -------- | -
|                                                                                     |  | Year Ended December 31, 2002 |         |   | Year Ended December 31, 2003 |   |         | Year Ended December 31, 2004 | 
|Cash flows from operating activities:                                                |  |                              |         |   |                              |   |         |                              |  |   |          |  
|Net income                                                                           |  | $                            | 7,025   |   |                              | $ | 8,661   |                              |  | $ | 4,938    |  
|Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    |  |                              |         |   |                              |   |         |                              |  |   |          |  
|Depreciation and amortization                                                        |  |                              | 16,248  |   |                              |   | 15,483  |                              |  |   | 15,501   |  
|Write-off of deferred financing costs associated with retired debt                   |  |                              |        |   |                              |   |        |                              |  |   | 4,009    |  
|Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle                                |  |                              |        |   |                              |   | 397     |                              |  |   |         |  
|Deferred debt issuance cost amortization                                             |  |                              | 1,732   |   |                              |   | 1,833   |                              |  |   | 2,127    |  
|Provision for bad debt                                                               |  |                              | 209     |   |                              |   | 144     |                              |  |   | 157      |  
|Equity in income of affiliate                                                        |  |                              | (406    | ) |                              |   | (476    | )                            |  |   | (664     | )
|(Gain) loss on disposition of fixed assets                                           |  |                              | (2      | ) |                              |   | 18      |                              |  |   | 86       |  
|Write-down of land held for sale                                                     |  |                              |        |   |                              |   | 908     |                              |  |   |         |  
|Other operating activities                                                           |  |                              |        |   |                              |   | 46      |                              |  |   | 39       |  
|Increase (decrease) from changes in:                                                 |  |                              |         |   |                              |   |         |                              |  |   |          |  
|Trade accounts receivable                                                            |  |                              | 1,106   |   |                              |   | 1,135   |                              |  |   | (916     | )
|Inventories                                                                          |  |                              | (2,587  | ) |                              |   | 1,918   |                              |  |   | (2,084   | )
|Other current assets                                                                 |  |                              | (188    | ) |                              |   | 117     |                              |  |   | (1,276   | )
|Due from affiliates                                                                  |  |                              | 303     |   |                              |   | (2,459  | )                            |  |   | 933      |  
|Due to affiliates                                                                    |  |                              | 1,157   |   |                              |   | 418     |                              |  |   | (6,684   | )
|Trade accounts payable                                                               |  |                              | (3,022  | ) |                              |   | 308     |                              |  |   | 9,891    |  
|Accrued expenses and other liabilities                                               |  |                              | (12     | ) |                              |   | 95      |                              |  |   | 5,730    |  
|                                                                                     |  |                              |         |   |                              |   |         |                              |  |   |          |  
|Net cash provided by operating activities                                            |  |                              | 21,563  |   |                              |   | 28,546  |                              |  |   | 31,787   |  
|                                                                                     |  |                              |         |   |                              |   |         |                              |  |   |          |  
|Cash flows from investing activities:                                                |  |                              |         |   |                              |   |         |                              |  |   |          |  
|Proceeds from disposition of fixed assets and land held for sale                     |  |                              | 20      |   |                              |   | 22      |                              |  |   | 2,758    |  
|Purchases of property and equipment                                                  |  |                              | (4,022  | ) |                              |   | (6,127  | )                            |  |   | (9,819   | )
|Increase in other assets, net                                                        |  |                              | (315    | ) |                              |   | (22     | )                            |  |   | (578     | )
|                                                                                     |  |                              |         |   |                              |   |         |                              |  |   |          |  
|Net cash used in investing activities                                                |  |                              | (4,317  | ) |                              |   | (6,127  | )                            |  |   | (7,639   | )
|                                                                                     |  |                              |         |   |                              |   |         |                              |  |   |          |  
|Cash flows from financing activities:                                                |  |                              |         |   |                              |   |         |                              |  |   |          |  
|Repayments of bank revolver                                                          |  |                              | (26,000 | ) |                              |   | (23,000 | )                            |  |   | (4,500   | )
|Proceeds from bank revolver                                                          |  |                              | 25,500  |   |                              |   | 23,000  |                              |  |   | 4,500    |  
|Repayments of long-term debt                                                         |  |                              | (17,541 | ) |                              |   | (15,664 | )                            |  |   | (179,535 | )
|Proceeds from long-term debt issuance                                                |  |                              |        |   |                              |   |        |                              |  |   | 250,000  |  
|Change in book cash overdraft                                                        |  |                              | (660    | ) |                              |   | 2,972   |                              |  |   | (8,323   | )
|Partners operating distribution                                                     |  |                              |        |   |                              |   |        |                              |  |   | (58,246  | )
|Partners minimum tax distributions                                                  |  |                              | (15     | ) |                              |   | (42     | )                            |  |   | (13      | )
|Payment of debt issuance costs                                                       |  |                              |        |   |                              |   | (100    | )                            |  |   | (11,994  | )
|                                                                                     |  |                              |         |   |                              |   |         |                              |  |   |          |  
|Net cash used in financing activities                                                |  |                              | (18,716 | ) |                              |   | (12,834 | )                            |  |   | (8,111   | )
|                                                                                     |  |                              |         |   |                              |   |         |                              |  |   |          |  
|Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents                                 |  |                              | (1,470  | ) |                              |   | 9,585   |                              |  |   | 16,037   |  
|Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period                                       |  |                              | 9,691   |   |                              |   | 8,221   |                              |  |   | 17,806   |  
|                                                                                     |  |                              |         |   |                              |   |         |                              |  |   |          |  
|Cash and cash equivalents, end of period                                             |  | $                            | 8,221   |   |                              | $ | 17,806  |                              |  | $ | 33,843   |  
|                                                                                     |  |                              |         |   |                              |   |         |                              |  |   |          |  
|Supplemental cash flow information -                                                 |  |                              |         |   |                              |   |         |                              |  |   |          |  
|Interest paid during the period                                                      |  | $                            | 19,178  |   |                              | $ | 17,521  |                              |  | $ | 20,122   |  
|Non-cash activities -                                                                |  |                              |         |   |                              |   |         |                              |  |   |          |  
|Outstanding principal amount on revolving credit facility converted to a term loan A |  |                              | 29,300  |   |                              |   |        |                              |  |   |         |  
|Net change in unrealized loss (gain) on cash flow hedging derivative                 |  |                              | 292     |   |                              |   | (456    | )                            |  |   |         |  



See accompanying notes
to consolidated financial statements.



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



(1) Company Formation and Description of Business



Company Formation



Petro Stopping Centers, L.P. (the Company), a Delaware limited partnership, was formed in April 1992, for the
ownership, operation, management, and development of the Petro Stopping Centers network. The partners of the Company are as follows:



General Partner

Petro, Inc.



Limited Partners

James A. Cardwell, Jr.

Petro Stopping Centers Holdings, L.P.

Petro Holdings G.P., LLC



Petro, Inc. and various individuals and entities affiliated with Petro, Inc. are controlled by the Companys Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Petro, Inc. is primarily a holding company with minority interests in the Company and
other entities.



Petro Stopping Centers Holdings, L.P. (the
Holding Partnership) is a Delaware limited partnership. Petro Holdings Financial Corporation is a co-issuer of certain 15.0% senior discount notes due 2008 (the Holding Partnerships 15% Notes). Petro Holdings Financial
Corporation, the Company and its subsidiaries, Petro Financial Corporation and Petro Distributing, Inc. are subsidiaries of the Holding Partnership. Petro Warrant Holdings Corporation (Warrant Holdings) owns a 10.0% common limited
partnership in the Holding Partnership and issues the warrants that were sold with the Holding Partnerships 15% Notes and are exchangeable into all of the common stock of Warrant Holdings.



The Holding Partnership, directly and indirectly, is the owner of
approximately 99.5% of the limited partnership interests in the Company. The minority interests of 0.5% are owned by Petro, Inc. and James A. Cardwell, Jr. The common limited partnership interests of the Holding Partnership are owned by:





|                                   |  |      |  
|---------------------------------- |  | ---- | -
|Cardwell Group (as defined below): |  |      |  
|General partnership interest       |  | 1.1  | %
|Limited partnership interest       |  | 50.5 | %
|Volvo Petro Holdings, L.L.C        |  | 28.7 | %
|Mobil Long Haul, Inc               |  | 9.7  | %
|Warrant Holdings                   |  | 10.0 | %



The Holding
Partnerships mandatorily redeemable preferred partnership interests (which are divided into two classes and have a weighted effective interest rate of 9.5%) are owned by J.A. Cardwell, Sr., the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the
Company, James A. Cardwell, Jr., the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, JAJCO II, Inc. (an affiliate of James A. Cardwell, Jr.), Petro, Inc. (an entity controlled by J.A. Cardwell, Sr.) (collectively, the Cardwell
Group) and Mobil Long Haul, Inc. (Mobil Long Haul), an affiliate of Exxon Mobil Corporation (ExxonMobil). The Class A preferred partnership interests will be mandatorily redeemable by the Holding Partnership in October
2008 unless prohibited by the Holding Partnerships limited partnership agreement or debt instruments. The Class B preferred partnership interests are convertible into 3.9% of the common partnership interests in the Holding Partnership at any
time prior to their mandatory redemption currently scheduled for July 2009, unless prohibited by the Holding Partnerships limited partnership agreement or debt instruments.



The Holding Partnership conducts substantially all of its operations through the Company. The Holding Partnership currently
has no operations of its own and is, therefore, dependent upon the Companys earnings and cash flows to satisfy its obligations.



(continued)

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



2004 Refinancing Transactions



In 2004, the Company completed its 2004 Refinancing Transactions in which the Company and the Holding Partnership refinanced
substantially all of their existing indebtedness. The 2004 Refinancing Transactions consisted of the following components:



| |  |  | The issuance of $225.0 million aggregate principal amount of 9.0% senior secured notes due 2012 (the 9% Notes);
| | - |  | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  |  | The repurchase of the Companys 101⁄2% senior notes due 2007 (101⁄2% Notes);
| | - |  | --------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  |  | Entering into the new senior secured credit facilities of an aggregate principal amount of $50.0 million, consisting of a three year revolving credit facility of $25.0 million and a
four year term loan facility of $25.0 million (the credit facilities have since been amended and are described in Note (6));
| | - |  | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  |  | The repayment and retirement of the Companys retired senior secured credit facilities of approximately $40.8 million, plus accrued interest;
| | - |  | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  |  | The repurchase for cash of approximately 54.8% of the Holding Partnerships 15% Notes and the exchange of approximately 42.2% of the Holding Partnerships 15% Notes for
new senior third secured discount notes due 2014 (the majority of the remaining portion of the Holding Partnerships 15% Notes have since been repurchased and are described in Note (18));
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| |  |  | The extension of the mandatory purchase date of the warrants issued in July of 1999 by Warrant Holdings from August 1, 2004 to October 1, 2009; and
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| |  |  | The reduction of the Companys trade credit balance with ExxonMobil.
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After giving effect to the 2004 Refinancing Transactions, the Companys total consolidated debt increased by $79.0 million and, as a result, the
Companys estimated associated annual interest expense increased by approximately $6.0 million.



In connection with the 2004 Refinancing Transactions, the repurchase of all of the Companys 101⁄2% Notes and the majority of the Holding
Partnerships 15% Notes were accounted for as debt extinguishments resulting in the recognition of losses of approximately $6.2 million and $9.3 million, respectively, which included the write-off of unamortized deferred debt issuance costs of
approximately $3.2 million and $2.8 million, respectively. These losses are presented as a component of income (loss) before cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle on each Companys consolidated statements of operations for the
year ended December 31, 2004. Additionally, the Company capitalized approximately $9.6 million of debt issuance costs related to the 9% Notes. The Holding Partnership capitalized approximately $3.2 million of debt issuance costs related to its
exchange offer.



In connection with the 2004 Refinancing
Transactions, the Company has capitalized approximately $2.5 million in debt issuance costs and has written-off approximately $794,000 of unamortized debt issuance costs associated with the refinancing of its retired senior credit facilities.



On July 19, 2004, the Company completed the exchange of
substantially all of the unregistered 9% Notes for 9% Notes that were registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



Description of Business



The Company is a leading owner and operator of large, multi-service truck stops known as Petro Stopping Centers. These facilities are situated at
convenient locations with easy highway access and target the unique needs of professional truck drivers. Petro Stopping Centers offer a broad range of products, services, and amenities, including diesel fuel, gasoline, home-style Iron Skillet
restaurants, truck maintenance and repair services, and travel and convenience stores. At December 31, 2004, the



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Companys nationwide network consisted of 61 Petro Stopping Centers located in 31 states, of which 37 were
company-operated and 24 were franchised.



(2) Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies



Basis of Presentation



The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Petro Financial Corporation and Petro Distributing, Inc. All significant intercompany balances have been eliminated in consolidation.



Use of Estimates



The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.



Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities



The Company records
derivative instruments (including derivative instruments embedded in other contracts) on the balance sheet as either an asset or liability measured at its fair value. Changes in a derivatives fair value are recognized currently in earnings
unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. Special accounting for qualifying hedges allows a derivatives gain or loss to offset related results on the hedged item on the income statement and requires that a company must formally
document, designate, and assess the effectiveness of transactions that receive hedge accounting.



Cash and Cash Equivalents



The Company considers as cash equivalents all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less. Cash equivalents at December 31, 2003 and December 31, 2004 were comprised of short term money market investments in
government securities and totaled $8.7 million and $26.7 million, respectively.



Concentration of Credit Risk



Financial
instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and accounts receivable, including accounts receivable purchased for a fee from franchisees. The Company has an accounts receivable billing
and collection program that is managed by a third-party billing company. The Companys maximum exposure to off-balance sheet credit risk is represented by recourse liability for the outstanding balance of accounts receivable, which totaled
approximately $5.2 million and $4.8 million at December 31, 2003 and 2004, respectively. A majority of the receivables are not collateralized. The risk, however, is limited due to the large number of entities comprising the customer base and their
dispersion across geographic regions. At December 31, 2003 and 2004, the Company had no significant concentrations of credit risk. Management believes that the Company has adequate reserves to cover potential credit risks.



Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts



Accounts receivable are reviewed on a regular basis and the allowance for
uncollectible accounts is established to reserve for specific accounts believed to be uncollectible. In addition, the allowance provides a reserve for the remaining accounts not specifically identified. At December 31, 2003 and 2004, the allowance
for uncollectible accounts totaled $778,000 and $776,000, respectively.



Inventories



Inventories are primarily stated
at the lower of average cost or market.



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Property and Equipment



Property and equipment are recorded at historical cost. Depreciation and amortization are generally provided using the
straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred, and amounted to $5.1 million, $5.5 million, and $5.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and
2004, respectively. Renewals and betterments are capitalized. Gains or losses on disposal of property and equipment are credited or charged to income.



Leased equipment meeting certain criteria is capitalized and the present values of the related lease payments are recorded as a liability. Amortization of
capitalized leased assets is computed on the straight-line method over the term of the lease.



Facilities under development are recorded at cost, and include capitalized interest costs associated with the development of a project. These costs are classified as facilities under development until the project is
completed, at which time the costs are transferred to the appropriate property and equipment accounts.



In December 2004, the Company sold all of its real property in Marianna, Florida for a sales price of $2.0 million and recognized a gain of $22,000.



Debt Issuance Costs



Costs incurred in obtaining long-term financing are amortized over the life
of the related debt using a method that approximates the interest method. At December 31, 2003 and 2004, accumulated amortization of debt issuance costs was $7.7 million and $1.6 million, respectively. The decrease is primarily due to the 2004
Refinancing Transaction.



Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets



Goodwill represents the excess of costs over the fair
value of the assets of an acquired business. Goodwill and intangible assets acquired in a purchase business combination and determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized, but instead tested for impairment at least annually in
accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. The Company has no recorded goodwill. The Company does have a restrictive covenant intangible asset with a
historical cost of $500,000 that is amortized on a straight-line basis over a 20-year period. At December 31, 2003 and 2004, accumulated amortization of the restrictive covenant was $81,300 and $106,300, respectively. On an annual basis, the Company
evaluates its long-lived assets for possible impairment and to the extent the carrying values exceed fair values, an impairment loss is recognized in operating results.



Land Held for Sale



The Company records long-lived assets held for sale at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. At December 31, 2003 and 2004, the
Company reported land held for sale at its carrying value of $5.0 million and $4.3 million, respectively. The land held for sale consists of several parcels of undeveloped land considered by management as excess and no longer necessary for the
operations of the Company. In March 2004, the Company sold all of its undeveloped land in Knowlton Township, New Jersey for $1.1 million. Since the carrying amount of such land was equal to the selling price less cost to sell, no gain or loss was
recognized in 2004. The Company recognized a loss of $908,000 in 2003 related to the land in Knowlton Township, New Jersey due to a decrease in its fair market value. All of the 2003 and 2004 balances are included in other assets in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets.



Impairment of Long-Lived Assets



In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 144, Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets long-lived assets, such as property, plant, and equipment, and purchased intangibles subject to amortization, are reviewed for impairment whenever events, or
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by comparing the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows expected to be generated by
the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair



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value of the asset.



Partial Self-Insurance



The Company is partially self-insured, paying for its own employment practices, general liability, workers compensation, and group health benefit
claims, up to stop-loss amounts ranging from $100,000 to $250,000 on a per-occurrence basis. For the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, the Company paid approximately $7.5 million, $7.1 million, and $8.6 million, respectively, on claims
related to these partial self-insurance programs. Provisions established under these partial self-insurance programs are made for both estimated losses on known claims and claims incurred but not reported, based on claims history. For the years
ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, aggregated provisions amounted to approximately $7.2 million, $7.7 million, and $9.0 million, respectively. At December 31, 2003 and 2004, the aggregated accrual amounted to approximately $7.4 million and
$7.8 million, respectively, which the Company believes is adequate to cover both reported and incurred but not reported claims.



Loyalty Program



The Company utilizes estimates in accounting for its Petro Passport loyalty program. The Company records a liability for the estimated redemption of Petro
points based on managements estimates about the future redemption rate of Petro points outstanding. A change to these estimates could have an impact on the Companys liability and results of operations in the year of change as well as
future years.



Environmental Liabilities and Expenditures



Accruals for environmental matters are recorded in operating expenses when
it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated. The measurement of environmental liabilities is based on an evaluation of currently available facts with respect to each individual site
and considers factors such as existing technology, presently enacted laws and regulations, and prior experience in remediation of contaminated sites. At December 31, 2003 and 2004, such accrual amounted to $300,000 and $237,000, respectively. These
liabilities are exclusive of claims against third parties.



Asset Retirement
Obligations



On January 1, 2003, the Company adopted
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations (SFAS No. 143). SFAS No. 143 provides accounting guidance for retirement obligations, for which there is a legal obligation to
settle, associated with tangible long-lived assets. SFAS No. 143 requires that asset retirement costs be capitalized as part of the cost of the related long-lived asset and such costs should be allocated to expense by using a systematic and rational
method. The statement requires that the initial measurement of the asset retirement obligation be recorded at fair value and the use of an allocation approach for subsequent changes in the measurement of the liability. SFAS No. 143 changes the
Companys accounting for underground storage tank removal costs and sewage plant waste removal costs. An asset retirement obligation of $489,000 and $528,000 has been recorded as a liability at December 31, 2003 and 2004, respectively. The
implementation of this standard resulted in a one-time charge for the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle of $397,000 for the year ended December 31, 2003.



Pro forma effects on net income before cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle assuming the application of
SFAS No. 143 on a retroactive basis for the periods shown are as follows:



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|                                                                    |  | For the Year Ended December 31, 2002
|                                                                    |  | Actual                               |       | Pro forma
|                                                                    |  | (in thousands)                      
|Income before cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle |  | $                                    | 7,025 |           | $ | 6,972
|Net income                                                          |  | $                                    | 7,025 |           | $ | 6,972



As of December 31,
2002, the pro forma asset retirement liability would have been $443,000.



A reconciliation of the Companys asset retirement obligation for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2004 are as follows:



|                      |  |                |     |      |   |    
|--------------------- |  | -------------- | --- | ---- | - | ---
|                      |  | 2003           |     | 2004
|                      |  | (in thousands)
|Beginning             |  | $              | 443 |      | $ | 489
|Liabilities incurred  |  |                |    |      |   |   
|Liabilities settled   |  |                |    |      |   |   
|Revisions of estimate |  |                |    |      |   |   
|Accretion expense     |  |                | 46  |      |   | 39 
|                      |  |                |     |      |   |    
|Ending                |  | $              | 489 |      | $ | 528
|                      |  |                |     |      |   |    



Revenue Recognition



The Company recognizes revenue from the sale of fuel and non-fuel
products and services at the time delivery has occurred and services have been performed.



Franchise Revenues



The
Company recognizes net revenue from initial franchise fees and other revenue types from individual franchisees when substantially all significant services to be provided by the Company have been performed. Franchise fees, which are based generally
upon a percentage of the franchisees sales, are recognized monthly as earned. Given the insignificance of initial franchise fees and other revenue types, the Company reports a combined revenue amount. Revenues from franchise operations
aggregated $4.8 million, $5.3 million, and $5.7 million during the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, respectively. There were 23 franchise locations in operation for each of the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2003, and 24 during the
year ended December 31, 2004. The Company does not allocate any expenses in measuring its franchise segments profit and loss, nor does it believe there are any significant financial commitments or obligations resulting from these franchise
agreements.



Motor Fuel Taxes



Certain motor fuel taxes are collected from consumers and remitted to
governmental agencies by the Company. Such taxes were $236.8 million, $248.0 million, and $262.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, respectively, and are included in net revenues and cost of sales in the accompanying
consolidated statements of operations.



Advertising and Promotion



Costs incurred in connection with advertising and
promotion are expensed as incurred, net of reimbursements from franchisees. Net advertising and promotion expenses of $3.8 million, $4.0 million, and $4.7 million were incurred for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, respectively,
which are included in operating expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Advertising and promotion reimbursements from franchisees totaled $504,000, $557,000, and $559,000 for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and
2004, respectively.



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Partnership Interests Option Plan



The Holding Partnership has established an equity incentive plan (Option Plan) to attract and retain key
personnel, including senior management, and to enhance their interest in the Companys continued success, which is more fully described in Note (11). The Company applies Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 in accounting for its Option
Plan. Accordingly, compensation costs for partnership interest options are measured as the excess, if any, of the market price of the partnership interests at the date of grant over the amount an employee must pay to exercise the option. No such
compensation cost was recognized during the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004. The Company provides the disclosures required by the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
(SFAS No. 123), as amended by the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 123.



Had compensation expense been determined consistent with SFAS No. 123, the
Companys net income for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004 (no options were granted in 2002, 2003, or 2004) would have been recorded in the following pro forma amounts:



|                                                                                                        |  |                                  |       |   |      |   |       |      |  |   |       |  
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|                                                                                                        |  | For the Years Ended December 31, |      
|                                                                                                        |  | 2002                             |       |   | 2003 |   |       | 2004 | 
|                                                                                                        |  | (in thousands)                   |      
|Net income - as reported                                                                                |  | $                                | 7,025 |   |      | $ | 8,661 |      |  | $ | 4,938 |  
|Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation determined under fair value based method for all awards |  |                                  | (54   | ) |      |   | (22   | )    |  |   | (4    | )
|                                                                                                        |  |                                  |       |   |      |   |       |      |  |   |       |  
|Net income - pro forma                                                                                  |  | $                                | 6,971 |   |      | $ | 8,639 |      |  | $ | 4,934 |  
|                                                                                                        |  |                                  |       |   |      |   |       |      |  |   |       |  



For pro forma
disclosure purposes, the Company recognizes compensation cost on a straight-line basis over the related service period.



Income Taxes



The Company is not subject to federal or state income taxes. Results of operations are allocated to the partners in accordance with the provisions of the
Companys Fourth Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement (the Partnership Agreement) and reported by each partner on its respective federal and state income tax returns. The taxable income or loss allocated to the
partners in any one year generally varies substantially from income or loss for financial reporting purposes due to differences between the periods in which such items are reported for financial reporting and income tax purposes.



(3) Inventories



The following is a summary of inventories at December 31, 2003 and 2004:



|                              |  |                |        |   |      |   |        |  
|----------------------------- |  | -------------- | ------ | - | ---- | - | ------ | -
|                              |  | 2003           |        |   | 2004 |  
|                              |  | (in thousands) |       
|Motor fuels and lubricants    |  | $              | 5,650  |   |      | $ | 8,139  |  
|Tires and tubes               |  |                | 4,808  |   |      |   | 4,718  |  
|Merchandise and accessories   |  |                | 14,133 |   |      |   | 13,710 |  
|Restaurant and other          |  |                | 1,052  |   |      |   | 1,160  |  
|Less reserve for obsolescence |  |                | (233   | ) |      |   | (233   | )
|                              |  |                |        |   |      |   |        |  
|Inventories, net              |  | $              | 25,410 |   |      | $ | 27,494 |  
|                              |  |                |        |   |      |   |        |  



(4) Property and Equipment



Property and equipment is summarized at December 31, 2003
and 2004, as follows:



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|                                               |  |                        |  |                |          |   |      |   |          |  
|---------------------------------------------- |  | ---------------------- |  | -------------- | -------- | - | ---- | - | -------- | -
|                                               |  | Estimated Useful Lives |  | 2003           |          |   | 2004 |  
|                                               |  | (years)                |  | (in thousands) |         
|Land and improvements                          |  | 10                     |  | $              | 48,380   |   |      | $ | 52,390   |  
|Buildings and improvements                     |  | 30                     |  |                | 167,849  |   |      |   | 168,774  |  
|Furniture and equipment                        |  | 3-10                   |  |                | 89,755   |   |      |   | 89,852   |  
|Leasehold improvements                         |  | 7-30                   |  |                | 20,752   |   |      |   | 21,256   |  
|                                               |  |                        |  |                |          |   |      |   |          |  
|                                               |  |                        |  |                | 326,736  |   |      |   | 332,272  |  
|Less accumulated depreciation and amortization |  |                        |  |                | (123,909 | ) |      |   | (136,862 | )
|                                               |  |                        |  |                |          |   |      |   |          |  
|Property and equipment, net                    |  |                        |  | $              | 202,827  |   |      | $ | 195,410  |  
|                                               |  |                        |  |                |          |   |      |   |          |  



Furniture and
equipment includes equipment purchased under a capital lease.



(5) Operating
Leases



The Company has entered into various operating
leases. The operating leases are related to five Petro Stopping Center locations, two land leases, an office building, and various equipment. The leases contain renewal options varying from automatic annual renewals to multiple five-year options.
The Company previously leased the land and owned the building in Hammond, Louisiana. This land lease expired in September 2004 and, accordingly, the Company exercised its option to purchase the land. The Company consummated this transaction in
September 2004 at a purchase price of $4.1 million.



A summary
of future minimum rental payments on operating leases that have initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year as of December 31, 2004, is as follows:



|                             |  |                |       |             |   |        |  |   |       
|---------------------------- |  | -------------- | ----- | ----------- | - | ------ |  | - | ------
|Fiscal Year Ending           |  | Related Party  |       | Third Party |   | Total 
|                             |  | (in thousands)
|2005                         |  | $              | 2,235 |             | $ | 2,219  |  | $ | 4,454 
|2006                         |  |                | 1,525 |             |   | 2,314  |  |   | 3,839 
|2007                         |  |                | 1,018 |             |   | 2,262  |  |   | 3,280 
|2008                         |  |                | 1,018 |             |   | 2,262  |  |   | 3,280 
|2009                         |  |                | 1,018 |             |   | 2,263  |  |   | 3,281 
|Later years                  |  |                | 2,723 |             |   | 16,065 |  |   | 18,788
|                             |  |                |       |             |   |        |  |   |       
|Total minimum lease payments |  | $              | 9,537 |             | $ | 27,385 |  | $ | 36,922
|                             |  |                |       |             |   |        |  |   |       



Rent expense under all
operating leases was $3.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2002 and $4.5 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2004. Of these rentals, amounts of $2.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2002 and $1.0 million for each
of the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2004 were paid to related-parties. The related-party operating lease transactions, which are more fully described in Note (8), are:



| |  |  | The lease by the Company of an office building in which the Companys principal executive offices are located that is owned by J.A. Cardwell, Sr., the Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of the Company. The Company made annual rent payments of $336,000 for each of the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
| | - |  | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  |  | The lease by the Company of the Petro Stopping Center located in Effingham, Illinois from Truck Stop Property Owners, Inc., that is owned by Travis Roberts, an employee of the
Company since his rehire in June 2004, and five former employees of the Company. The
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Company made rental payments of $1.2 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and
2004.



| |  |  | The lease by the Company of the Petro Stopping Center located in North Baltimore, Ohio that was purchased from our previous lessor by TSP Holdings, LLC, a company wholly owned by
James A. Cardwell, Jr., the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company. Effective January 2002, the Company began leasing the site from TSP Holdings, LLC and made rental payments of $667,000 for the year ended December 31, 2002 and
$682,000 for each of the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2004.
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(6) Long-Term Debt



Long-term debt at December 31, 2003 and 2004 is presented below:



|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |  |                |         |      |   |        
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | -------------- | ------- | ---- | - | -------
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |  | 2003           |         | 2004
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |  | (in thousands)
|Four-year revolving line of credit, under the senior secured credit facility, as amended on January 21, 2005, with a scheduled maturity of February 9, 2008, in an amended aggregate principal
amount of $40.0 million ( $5.0 million restricted to the issuance of letters of credit). Interest at either the banks base rate plus 1.5% or the Eurodollar rate plus 2.75% is payable quarterly. Commitment fees of 0.5% on undrawn funds are paid
quarterly. Borrowings are collateralized by substantially all of the Companys assets and the guarantees of each of the Companys subsidiaries. See Note (1).                                                                                                                       |  | $              |        |      | $ |       
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |  |               
|Two-year term loan A, under the retired senior secured credit facility, in an original amount of $29.3 million, with a scheduled maturity of June 30, 2004. Interest at either the banks
base rate plus 1.5% or the Eurodollar rate plus 3.0% was payable quarterly. The weighted average interest rate was 4.3% at December 31, 2003. The term loan A was collateralized by substantially all of the Companys assets. Retired February 9,
2004. See Note (1).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |  |                | 6,098   |      |   |       
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |  |               
|Seven-year term loan B, under the retired senior secured credit facility, in an original amount of $40.0 million, with a scheduled maturity of July 23, 2006. Interest at either the banks
prime rate plus 1.75% or the Eurodollar rate plus 3.25% was payable quarterly. The weighted average interest rate was 4.6% at December 31, 2003. The term loan B was collateralized by substantially all of the Companys assets. Retired February
9, 2004. See Note (1).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |  |                | 34,687  |      |   |       
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |  |               
|Four-year term loan, under the senior secured credit facility, as amended on January 21, 2005, with a scheduled maturity of February 9, 2008, in an original amount of $25.0 million, as amended
to $21.3 million. Quarterly principal payments of approximately $1.3 million each on March 31, 2004, June 30, 2004, and September 30, 2004 were made. Remaining principal is due in full at maturity. Interest at either the banks base rate plus
1.5% or the Eurodollar rate plus 2.75% is payable quarterly. The weighted average interest rate was 5.8% at December 31, 2004. The term loan is collateralized by substantially all of the Companys assets and the guarantees of each of the
Companys subsidiaries. See Note (1). |  |                |        |      |   | 21,250 
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |  |               
|101/2% Senior Notes due 2007 in an original aggregate
principal amount of $135.0 million, net of unamortized discount of $306,000 as of December 31, 2003. Interest on the 101/2% Notes was payable on February 1 and August 1 of each year. As part of the 2004 Refinancing Transactions, the Company repurchased the majority of the 101/2% Notes and repurchased the remaining notes on March 12, 2004. See Note (1).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |  |                | 134,694 |      |   |       
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |  |               
|9% Senior Secured Notes due 2012 in an original aggregate principal amount of $225.0 million. Interest on the 9% Notes is payable on February 15 and August 15 of each year, effective August 15,
2004. The 9% Notes are subordinate to the loans under the senior secured credit facility to the extent of the value of the assets securing such loans. See Note (1).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |  |                |        |      |   | 225,000
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |  |                |         |      |   |        
|Total long-term debt                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |  |                | 175,479 |      |   | 246,250
|Less current portion                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |  |                | 9,500   |      |   |       
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |  |                |         |      |   |        
|Long-term debt, excluding current portion                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |  | $              | 165,979 |      | $ | 246,250
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |  |                |         |      |   |        



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The Company had $9.6 million and $10.6 million of standby letters of credit outstanding under the
revolving credit portion of the Companys retired credit facilities and senior secured credit facilities at December 31, 2003 and 2004, respectively. For each of the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2004, approximately $8.2 million and $7.6
million of these letters of credit are required to be posted with the Companys insurance carriers in connection with the Companys obtaining liability and other insurance coverages. As of December 31, 2004, the Company was in compliance
with all financial covenants under the senior secured credit facilities.



In connection with the 2004 Refinancing Transactions, the Company made a tender offer for all of its 101/2% Notes. On February 9, 2004, the Company repurchased approximately 87.0% of its 101/2%
Notes. In accordance with the terms of the 101/2% Notes indenture, the Company redeemed the remaining 101/2% Notes for 101.75% of the principal amount, plus accrued interest on March 12, 2004.



On July 19, 2004, the Company
completed the exchange of substantially all of the unregistered 9% Notes for 9% Notes that were registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



The senior secured credit facilities and the Indenture for the 9% Notes each contain certain covenants that places limitations on the operation of the
Companys business, including without limitation, covenants with respect to the following matters: (i) limitation on incurrence of debt; (ii) limitation on operating leases; (iii) limitation on restricted payments; (iv) limitation on liens; (v)
limitation on dividends and other payments affecting restricted subsidiaries; (vi) limitation on issuance and sale of capital interests in restricted subsidiaries; (vii) limitation on asset sales; (viii) limitation on transactions with affiliates;
(ix) limitation on sale and leaseback transactions; (x) limitation on creation of unrestricted subsidiaries; and (xi) in the case of the senior secured credit facilities, financial covenants covering leverage, capital expenditures, EBITDA (as
defined therein), and fixed charge coverage.



Estimated
principal payment requirements on long-term debt under the senior secured credit facilities and 9% Notes (reflects the amended senior secured credit):



|                   |  |                |        
|------------------ |  | -------------- | -------
|Fiscal Year Ending |  | (in thousands)
|2008               |  | $              | 21,250 
|2012               |  |                | 225,000
|                   |  |                |        
|Total              |  | $              | 246,250
|                   |  |                |        



(7) Accrued Expenses and Other
Liabilities



The following is a summary of accrued
expenses and other liabilities at December 31, 2003 and 2004:



|                                          |  |                |        |      |   |       
|----------------------------------------- |  | -------------- | ------ | ---- | - | ------
|                                          |  | 2003           |        | 2004
|                                          |  | (in thousands)
|Accrued expenses:                         |  |                |        |      |   |       
|Employee related expenses                 |  | $              | 9,630  |      | $ | 13,598
|Taxes payable - sales, fuel, and property |  |                | 4,312  |      |   | 4,409 
|Interest expense                          |  |                | 5,906  |      |   | 7,658 
|Other                                     |  |                | 5,843  |      |   | 5,819 
|                                          |  |                |        |      |   |       
|Total                                     |  | $              | 25,691 |      | $ | 31,484
|                                          |  |                |        |      |   |       



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(8) Related-Party Transactions



Amounts due to and from affiliates as of December 31, 2003 and 2004 consist of the following:



|                                      |  |                |        |      |   |       
|------------------------------------- |  | -------------- | ------ | ---- | - | ------
|                                      |  | 2003           |        | 2004
|                                      |  | (in thousands)
|Due from affiliates:                  |  |                |        |      |   |       
|Petro Truckstops, Inc.                |  | $              | 754    |      | $ | 1,737 
|Petro Stopping Centers Holdings, L.P. |  |                | 1,553  |      |   |      
|Petro Travel Plaza, LLC               |  |                | 1,338  |      |   | 858   
|Cardwell Group                        |  |                | 676    |      |   | 675   
|El Paso Amusement Company             |  |                | 154    |      |   | 198   
|C&R Distributing, Inc.                |  |                | 299    |      |   | 185   
|Other                                 |  |                | 176    |      |   | 364   
|                                      |  |                |        |      |   |       
|Total                                 |  | $              | 4,950  |      | $ | 4,017 
|                                      |  |                |        |      |   |       
|Due to affiliates:                    |  |                |        |      |   |       
|Mobil Diesel Supply Corporation       |  | $              | 16,988 |      | $ | 10,994
|ExxonMobil                            |  |                | 1,346  |      |   | 836   
|C&R Distributing, Inc.                |  |                | 289    |      |   | 321   
|El Paso Amusement Company             |  |                | 170    |      |   | 176   
|Volvo                                 |  |                | 305    |      |   | 93    
|Other                                 |  |                | 6      |      |   |      
|                                      |  |                |        |      |   |       
|Total                                 |  | $              | 19,104 |      | $ | 12,420
|                                      |  |                |        |      |   |       



Many of the
relationships described below between the Company and entities affiliated with the Cardwell Group were entered into prior to 1992, when the Cardwell Group or their affiliates owned 100% of the Company. Prior to 1997, other than Board of Director
approval, there was no formal procedure to ensure that related-party contracts contained arms-length terms and competitive pricing. In 1997, management implemented a process designed to ensure all new related-party transactions or the renewal of
existing related-party activities would be subject to a competitive bid or competitive analysis process. Management believes that all of the Companys existing related-party transactions are on terms comparable to those that could have been
received in an arms-length transaction.



Each of the related
parties and/or affiliates of the Company included in the transactions described in this section (other than ExxonMobil, Mobil Diesel Supply Corporation (Mobil Diesel), a wholly owned subsidiary of ExxonMobil, Volvo Trucks North America,
Inc. (Volvo Trucks), Volvo Petro Holdings, LLC, and Petro Travel Plaza, LLC) is owned or controlled to some degree by a member or members of the Cardwell Group. Related-party transactions, other than those specifically discussed below,
may arise in the ordinary course of business.



In July 1999,
the Company entered into two ten-year supply agreements with ExxonMobil. Upon the expiration of the ten-year initial term, the agreements are renewable for another five-year term at the option of ExxonMobil; however, the Company has the ability to
terminate the agreements at the end of the ten-year term by paying a termination fee based on a formula provided for in such agreements. Under the terms of one of these agreements, as amended (which is referred to as the fuel supply agreement),
ExxonMobil and Mobil Diesel (collectively, the ExxonMobil Suppliers) will supply the company-operated Petro Stopping Centers diesel fuel and gasoline requirements in certain markets, and under the other of these agreements (which
is referred to as the lubricant supply agreement), the Company purchases lubricants, based upon minimum purchase commitments, at the prices set forth in that agreement.



As of December 31, 2004, the diesel fuel sold at 19 of our 37 company-operated Petro Stopping Centers and some of the
Companys franchise operated Petro Stopping Centers is branded Mobil Diesel, and all of the company-operated Petro:Lubes feature Mobil Delvac lubricants. The contracts with the ExxonMobil Suppliers (the ExxonMobil Supply Agreements)
require that the Company purchase from ExxonMobil specified distribution terminals, a minimum number of gallons of diesel fuel on an annual



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basis, as adjusted based upon product availability, the number of Petro Stopping Centers the Company operates, and
other circumstances therein described. For 2004, the Companys annual volume commitment was 230.6 million gallons of Mobil diesel under the fuel supply agreement and 1.6 million gallons of Mobil lubricants under the lubricant supply agreement.
This constituted approximately 40.8% of the Companys diesel fuel requirements and approximately 76.1% of the Companys lubricant requirements. In addition, the Company is required to exclusively advertise both the Mobil Delvac lubricants
and the Mobil fuel at the branded ExxonMobil locations.



If the
Company does not purchase any diesel fuel from ExxonMobil under the ExxonMobil Supply Agreements, the maximum penalties in any year would be $0.0035 per gallon, multiplied by the annual volume commitment as provided for in the ExxonMobil Supply
Agreements (as adjusted for the opening or closing of sites). In connection with the 2004 Refinancing Transactions, the Company amended the ExxonMobil Supply Agreements. The amendment contemplates that the Company may purchase fuel from other
suppliers, and provides that the penalty will be multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the average of Companys trade credit with the ExxonMobil Suppliers during December of each year and the denominator of which is $30.0 million.
As a result, the Company will have an incentive to reduce its accounts payable to the ExxonMobil Suppliers during each year. In 2002, 2003, and 2004, the Company incurred penalties of approximately $184,000, $397,000, and $422,000, respectively. As
provided in the ExxonMobil Supply Agreements, if the ExxonMobil Suppliers do not supply 100% of the Companys diesel fuel demand at Mobil-branded locations, Mobil Diesel purchases such additional diesel fuel from third party suppliers and then
sells it to the Company. In such cases the Company can designate a third party supplier from whom Mobil Diesel will obtain diesel fuel, so long as the fuel meets or exceeds the minimum industry or governmental specifications and the alternate source
supplier agrees to specified procedures. Effective June 2001, Mobil Diesel and the Company entered into an outsourcing agreement to document the responsibilities associated with the day-to-day operations of Mobil Diesel, including the ability of the
Company personnel to negotiate price and other terms of third party supply arrangements, subject to approval by Mobil Diesel.



If the Company is able to obtain a lower diesel fuel price from a third-party supplier approved by Mobil Diesel in a particular market area, the Company
may request that ExxonMobil meet the lower price or allow a portion of its diesel fuel requirements to be supplied from the Mobil Diesel approved third-party supplier, in which case Mobil Diesel would purchase the diesel fuel from the supplier and
resell the product to the Company. Any change in supply source, other than a change resulting from inability to supply, does not affect the Companys requirement to purchase the annual minimum number of gallons from ExxonMobil specified
distribution terminals as provided in the ExxonMobil Supply Agreements. The ExxonMobil Supply Agreements also place a limit on the maximum number of gallons of diesel fuel that the Company may receive monthly from the ExxonMobil Suppliers
specified distribution terminals. Prices to be charged for fuel sold to the Company under the ExxonMobil Supply Agreements are based on referenced prices plus delivery costs minus discounts.



The Company purchases diesel fuel and gasoline for each of its
company-operated Petro Stopping Centers on a daily basis. Each location typically maintains a two to three day inventory of fuel. During 2004, the Company purchased 72.9% of its diesel fuel and gasoline through the ExxonMobil Suppliers,
approximately 67.8% of which was third-party fuel purchased through the arrangement described above, which includes fuel purchases received at a third-party terminal but sold by the ExxonMobil Suppliers under an exchange or purchase arrangement. The
approximate aggregate amounts of fuel purchased under the ExxonMobil Supply Agreements were $696.3 million, $766.0 million, and $738.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, respectively.



Under the terms of an agreement with C&R Distributing, Inc.
(C&R), the Company currently purchases Chevron branded gasoline and motor oils at cost for three of its Petro Stopping Centers from C&R. The sole shareholder of C&R is Nevada Trio, Inc., a Nevada Corporation, which is
controlled by the Cardwell Group. The C&R fuel agreement requires the Company to keep Chevron unleaded gasoline, regular gasoline, and motor oils continuously stocked and offered for sale in quantities sufficient to meet demand. In 1997, the
Company entered into a product services agreement with C&R under which C&R provides the Company with fuel hauling and fuel pump maintenance and services within the El Paso, Texas, metropolitan area. The term of the product service agreement
expired in December 2004 and is



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currently on a month to month basis. C&R provides the Company with fuel hauling within various specified markets
designated by the Company under a fuel carrier agreement entered into on March 1, 2000, which expired on March 1, 2003 and is automatically renewed for successive one year terms until cancellation by either party with 90 days written notice. The
C&R agreements provide that C&R will charge the Company for these services at the lowest rates charged by C&R for similar services and, in any event, at rates that will not exceed rates available from unrelated parties providing similar
services. The C&R fuel agreement is exclusive but allows the Company to cancel the agreement with 30 days prior notice. The C&R product services agreement is non-exclusive and allows the Company to enter into similar agreements with other
parties. The C&R fuel carrier agreement is exclusive with respect to the Petro Stopping Centers as defined per the agreement. Sales of fuel and lubricants and truck hauling fees charged by C&R to the Company aggregated $7.3 million, $9.3
million, and $11.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, respectively. Additionally, the Company sold diesel fuel to C&R through June 2003, at the Companys cost, which aggregated to $9.0 million and $1.4 million,
for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2003, respectively.



On July 23, 1999, Volvo Trucks and the Company entered into an Operating Agreement related to the warranty, maintenance, and service work the Company provides to Volvo Trucks managed vehicles, the sale by the Company of Volvo truck parts,
joint advertising and marketing initiatives, and the co-development of Petro Stopping Centers by Volvo Trucks and the Company to utilize the Companys truck stop space for Volvo truck sales and marketing.



J.A. Cardwell, Sr., James A. Cardwell, Jr., and Mrs. J.A. Cardwell, Sr. own
60.0%, 30.0%, and 10.0%, respectively, of the stock of C&PPR, Inc. (C&PPR). James A. Cardwell, Jr. is the sole shareholder of Petro Truckstops, Inc. (Petro Truckstops) and Petro Beverage, Inc. The Company entered into
agreements with C&PPR, Petro Truckstops, and Petro Beverage, Inc. relating to the retail sales of beer, wine, and wine coolers at a limited number of its Petro Stopping Centers. The agreements continue in effect until terminated by either party.
Under the agreements with C&PPR, Petro Truckstops, and Petro Beverage, Inc., the Company agreed to operate the alcohol sales business at these locations for these entities in exchange for a percentage of the gross receipts generated from
alcoholic beverage sales. The percentage of gross alcoholic beverage sales received by the Company is 10.0% in the case of C&PPR and 15.0% in the case of Petro Truckstops and Petro Beverage, Inc., of which 5.0% in all cases serves as the
Companys reimbursement of all related operating expenses as defined under the agreements. In each of the agreements, the net payments to the Company are intended to be approximately equal to the gross profit received by the above entities. The
Companys revenues in connection with the C&PPR agreement were $55,000, $61,000, and $59,000 for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, respectively. The Companys revenues in connection with the Petro Truckstops agreement
were $43,000, $44,000, and $45,000 for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, respectively. The Companys revenues in connection with the Petro Beverage, Inc. agreement were $7,000, $8,000, and $7,000 for the years ended December
31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, respectively.



Concurrent with the
formation of the Company in April 1992, Motor Media, Inc. (Motor Media), which is owned 100% by James A. Cardwell, Jr., entered into a five-year agreement with the Company (the Motor Media Agreement), under which Motor Media
leases floor and wall space at all Petro Stopping Centers operated by the Company and sells space for in-store advertising to third parties. The term of the Motor Media Agreement expired in 1997 and was renewed for an additional five-year term that
expired in 2002. The agreement is automatically renewed until cancellation by either party with 60 days written notice. Under the Motor Media Agreement, the Company and Motor Media are entitled to 25.0% and 75.0%, respectively, of the gross revenues
generated. The Company received $25,000, $15,000, and $28,000 for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, respectively, representing its share of the gross receipts generated. Motor Media has entered into similar floor and wall space
leases with other truck stops nationwide.



Under an agreement
(the Amusement Agreement) between El Paso Vending and Amusement Company (EPAC), of which J.A. Cardwell, Sr. and James A. Cardwell, Jr. own 99.0% and 1.0%, respectively, and the Company, EPAC furnishes and services video and
other games for the company-operated Petro Stopping Centers. The term of the Amusement Agreement expired in May 2002 and operated on a month to month basis prior to the renewal and extension of the Amusement Agreement,



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which was made as of April 1, 2003 for a three-year term ending March 31, 2006. The Amended Amusement Agreement shall
automatically renew for successive one-year terms unless either party provides a written notice of termination at least ninety days prior to the termination of the extended initial term or any renewal term. The Amended Amusement Agreement currently
covers 31 of the company-operated Petro Stopping Centers, of which the Company and EPAC are entitled to 50% each of the revenues generated by the games for 24 sites and with the remaining 7 sites, the Company and EPAC are entitled to 60% and 40%,
respectively, of the revenues generated by the games. The Company received $2.5 million for the year ended December 2002 and $2.1 million for each of the years ended December 2003 and 2004, representing its share of the revenues under the Amusement
Agreement and the Amended Amusement Agreement.



Since June
1993, the Petro Stopping Center located in Shreveport, Louisiana has featured video poker games housed in a separate on-site facility and operated by Petro Truckstops, Inc., which is owned 100% by James A. Cardwell, Jr., who, under terms of a
contract, pays 95.0% of the revenue collected to the Company and retains 5.0% for operating expenses in accordance with a lease agreement. In order to satisfy state law requirements, in February 2000, the Company leased the Shreveport fuel island
operation to Petro Truckstops, Inc., which operates the video poker offering. Pursuant to the terms of the Property Lease Agreement, dated November 12, 1998, between the Company and Petro Truckstops, Inc., the Company receives rental income of $1.2
million per annum, which was received for each of the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004. The Company also receives a management fee of $250,000 per annum, which was received for each of the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Additionally, the Company sells diesel fuel to the Shreveport location that aggregated to $11.8 million, $13.8 million, and $20.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, respectively.



The office building in which the Companys principal executive offices
are located is owned by J.A. Cardwell, Sr. The Company leases the entire building under a lease agreement, as amended on July 10, 2003, which extended the term of the lease from December 31, 2005 to December 31, 2013. Under the lease, the Company
pays rent totaling $336,000 per year. In addition to rent, the Company is required to pay all taxes, maintenance, and other operating expenses related to the leased building.



The Petro Stopping Center located in North Baltimore, Ohio was purchased from the previous lessor by TSP Holdings, LLC, a
company that is wholly owned by James A. Cardwell, Jr. Effective January 8, 2002, the Company leased the North Baltimore site under a lease with an initial ten year term and two consecutive renewal options of five years each. Pursuant to the terms
of the lease agreement, the Company has the option to purchase the Petro Stopping Center at a purchase price of $5.6 million any time during the lease. Under the lease terms, the Company pays rent totaling $682,080 per annum, which was paid on a
pro-rata basis for the year ended December 31, 2002 in the amount of $667,000. The entire $682,080 was paid for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2004.



Pursuant to the terms of the Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement dated as of December 5, 1997 and amended as of December 19, 2002 (the LLC
Agreement), the Company formed a limited liability company, Petro Travel Plaza, LLC (Petro Travel Plaza), with Tejon Development Corporation (Tejon) to build and operate a Petro Stopping Center branded location in
Southern California. Under the terms of the LLC Agreement among the Company, Tejon, and Tejon Ranch Company, as guarantor, the Company made a capital contribution of $2.0 million for working capital and inventory, which was the Companys
initial investment in this venture. Pursuant to the LLC Agreement, the Petro Travel Plaza financed construction of the location with a non-recourse credit facility. The Company received management fees of $253,000, $382,000, and $374,000 for the
years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, respectively. Additionally, the Company is responsible for the administrative, accounting, and tax functions of Petro Travel Plaza and received $25,000 for the year ended December 31, 2002 and $30,000
for each of the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2004 for these services. As a 40.0% member of Petro Travel Plaza, the Company receives 40.0% of the locations operating earnings, which is accounted for using the equity method. The
Companys 40.0% share amounted to income of $406,000, $476,000, and $664,000 for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, respectively. This Petro Stopping Center location began operations in June 1999.



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Highway Service Ventures, Inc. (HSV), a corporation in which J.A. Cardwell, Sr. owns a
31.7% interest, operates four franchised Petro Stopping Centers located in Elkton, Maryland; Ruther Glen, Virginia; Florence, South Carolina; and Carnesville, Georgia. These franchise agreements do not contain terms that are more favorable to the
franchisee than the comparable terms in any of the Companys other franchise agreements. For the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, the Company purchased receivables from HSV in the amounts of $10.2 million, $9.1 million, and $9.3
million, respectively. Additionally, the Company received franchise fees from HSV of approximately $1.1 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2003, and approximately $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2004.



The Petro Stopping Center located in Effingham, Illinois, is owned by
Truck Stop Property Owners, Inc. (Truck Stop), a corporation owned by Travis Roberts, and five former employees of the Company. Mr. Roberts is an employee of the Company since his rehire in June 2004, and owns 22.0% of the stock of Truck
Stop. The Company leases the Effingham site under a lease expiring in May 2006, which provides for adjustable base rent payments tied to interest rates, plus taxes, and operating expenses. The Company has three consecutive options to renew the lease
for terms of five years each at rental rates equal to the base rent, plus certain adjustments at the time of renewal. The Company also has the right of first refusal to purchase the Petro Stopping Center at any purchase price agreed upon between
Truck Stop and a third-party. The Company made rental payments to Truck Stop of $1.2 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004.



Concurrent with the formation of the Company in April 1992, J.A. Cardwell, Sr., James A. Cardwell, Jr., and officers and directors of the Company,
executed an Option and Right of First Refusal Agreement that granted to the Company and other parties options, which expire in December 2006, to purchase certain properties owned by the Cardwell Group or their affiliates that are located near or
adjacent to certain of the Companys Petro Stopping Centers, and a right of first refusal on these properties. The price at which an option property may be purchased will be equal to the fair market value of the property when the option is
exercised as determined by an appraisal.



Concurrent with the
2004 Refinancing Transactions, J.A. Cardwell, Sr., James A. Cardwell, Jr., Petro, Inc., and JAJCO II Inc. each entered into an indemnity agreement under which he or it agreed to indemnify the Company and the Holding Partnership, and the general and
limited partners thereof, for a definitive amount of debt arising out of the 2004 Refinancing Transactions. The indemnity agreements were entered into by the parties to address specific income tax issues arising out of the 2004 Refinancing
Transactions under the at-risk limitation rules, the partnership basis rules, and the liability allocation rules found in the Internal Revenue Code and the Treasury Regulations. Consequently, each partys obligation under its
respective indemnity agreement is determined by taking into account that partys basis in its partnership interest and the applicable at-risk rules and liability allocation rules. The indemnity agreements do not relieve the Company
and the Holding Partnership, and the general and limited partners thereof, from making regular interest and principal payments on and otherwise satisfying all obligations of the debt obligations arising out of the 2004 Refinancing Transactions until
(i) an event of default or default has occurred in connection with one or more of the debt obligations, which remains uncured and/or is not otherwise waived, (ii) all amounts owing on the debt obligations that are in default become immediately due
and payable, and (iii) all real and personal property, if any, liable for securing the debt obligations that are in default has been exhausted or otherwise disposed of to satisfy the debt obligations.



Under the terms of the Holding Partnerships Partnership Agreement, the
Holding Partnership is required to make distributions to each of its partners in an amount sufficient to allow each partner to pay federal, state, and local taxes with respect to the allocation of taxable income to such partner by the Company. Tax
distributions are based on separate allocations of taxable income of the Holding Partnership. Distributions for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004 were $15,000, $23,000, and $12,000, respectively.



(9) Partners Capital (Deficit)



Ownership



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Under the Companys Partnership Agreement, the partners delegated management authority to a
seven member Board of Directors. The Cardwell Group, Volvo Trucks, and Mobil Long Haul each have the right to appoint two persons each to the Board of Directors. These three partners also have the right to veto certain major partnership decisions.
The seventh member of the Board of Directors is Mr. Larry Zine, who served as the Companys Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from December 1996 to January 1999 and as President of the Company from January 1999 through July
1999.



Distributions



Under the terms of the Partnership Agreement, the Company is required to
make distributions to each of its partners in an amount sufficient to allow each partner to pay federal, state, and local taxes with respect to the allocation of taxable income to such partner by the Company. Tax distributions are based on separate
allocations of taxable income of the Company. Distributions for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, were $15,000, $42,000, and $13,000, respectively.



Under the Indenture for the 9% Notes and the agreement governing the senior secured credit facilities, the Company is
permitted to make distributions to the Holding Partnership in an amount sufficient to allow the Holding Partnership to pay interest on the Holding Partnerships 15% Notes and its new senior third secured discount notes due 2014 and to pay for
taxes and administrative expenses. As of December 31, 2004, the Company paid approximately $1.7 million with respect to these distributions. The Company expects to pay approximately $2.6 million related to these distributions during 2005.



As of December 31, 2004, the Company made distributions of
approximately $56.6 million to the Holding Partnership in connection with the 2004 Refinancing Transactions as permitted under the Indenture for the 9% Notes and the agreement governing the senior secured credit facilities. These distributions were
made to allow the Holding Partnership to repurchase approximately 54.8% of the Holding Partnerships 15% Notes.



As of December 31, 2004, the historical net book value of assets and liabilities was approximately $32.6 million greater than the associated net tax basis
of those assets and liabilities.



Allocations of Income



In any fiscal year, the Companys profits shall be allocated first to
those partners to whom losses have previously been allocated, then pro rata among the common limited partners. Losses for any fiscal year shall be allocated to the common partners.



Upon liquidation of the Company, the proceeds will be distributed first to creditors; next, pro rata, to partners who have
distribution shortfalls; then to common partnership interests to the extent of unrecovered capital, and lastly, pro rata, to the partners in accordance with their positive capital account balances.



(10) Employee Benefits



The Company sponsors a defined contribution retirement plan under Internal Revenue Code Section 401(k) covering
substantially all of its employees (the Plan). Company contributions equal 50.0% of the participants contributions up to 4.0% of the participants, annual salary and aggregated approximately $400,000, $378,000, and $430,000 for the
years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, respectively. Other than those discussed below, there were no other post employment or retirement plans at December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004.



In December 2002, the Company amended and restated the Petro Stopping Centers
Deferred Compensation Plan (the Comp Plan) for key employees, which was originally established in 1998. Under the Comp Plan, the participants may defer base compensation and earn interest on their deferred amounts. The program is not
qualified under Section 401 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company will credit matching deferrals for each participant equal to 50.0% of the first 4.0% of the participants compensation up to $9,500 per year. Company matched deferrals will
vest at 20.0% after one year of



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service and an additional 20.0% for each year thereafter. The participants are general creditors of the Company with
respect to these benefits. The total of participant deferrals, which is reflected in accrued expenses and other liabilities, was $799,000, $1.1 million, and $1.3 million at December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, respectively. The Companys matched
deferral expenses for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, totaled $26,000, $14,000, and $76,000, respectively.



(11) Partnership Interests Option Plan



The Holding Partnership has established an equity incentive plan (Option Plan) to attract and retain key personnel, including senior
management, and to enhance their interest in the Companys continued success. The Company applies Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 in accounting for its Option Plan. Accordingly, compensation costs for partnership interest options are
measured as the excess, if any, of the market price of the partnership interests at the date of grant over the amount an employee must pay to exercise the option. No such compensation cost was recognized during the years ended December 31, 2002,
2003, and 2004. The Company provides the disclosures required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS No. 123), as amended by the Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 123.



All options are for equity interests in the Holding Partnership. Options are granted at an exercise price not less than market price at the date of grant.
As an entity without publicly traded equity securities, the Board of Directors must determine in good faith the market price of the option at the date of grant. In the event of very recent transactions involving the Holding Partnerships
partnership interests, the market price of the option is based on the value of the interests determined in those transactions. In the absence of very recent transactions, the plan provides a formula for determining an approximation of market price
based on a multiple of the Holding Partnerships latest four quarters of EBITDA, less indebtedness, and the mandatorily redeemable preferred partnership interests. The 2000 market price ($3,086 per .01% interest) was determined by the
provisions of the plan since there were no recent transactions. Based on facts and circumstances at the time, the Board of Directors concluded the amount as determined by the provisions of the plan was a reasonable determination of market price.



Vesting occurs over four years at 25.0% per year. At December
31, 2004, all of the partnership options were exercisable, at a weighted average exercise price of $2,932, and all of which expire from 2007 to 2010. Participants become fully vested upon the occurrence of a Change in Control (as defined in the
plan), upon a sale of substantially all of the assets of the Company, upon the liquidation of the Company, upon the Companys consummation or adoption of a plan to make an Extraordinary Distribution or Redemption (as defined in the plan) or a
closing of an initial public offering of equity securities. Options may be exercised at any time, to the extent that such options are exercisable. All options expire on the earlier to occur of (i) the tenth anniversary of the date the option was
granted, (ii) one year after the participant ceases to be an employee of the Company due to retirement, death or disability, (iii) immediately, if the participant ceases to be an employee of the Company for cause, or (iv) ninety days after the
occurrence of the termination of the participants employment with the Company, for any reason other than (ii) or (iii) above. A participant, as defined in the plan, shall have no rights as a limited partner until the date the participant is
duly admitted into the partnership. In general, a Class B Common Limited Partner may not participate in partnership profits, losses or gains, or participate in distributions from operations or receive tax distributions; however, a participant may
participate in liquidating distributions. Additionally, a Class B Common Limited Partner shall not have any voting rights.



Mr. Larry Zine was granted options separately from the Option Plan to acquire a 3.91% ownership in the Holding Partnership at an exercise price of $2,814.
These options became fully vested and exercisable to purchase partnership interests in the Holding Partnership as a result of the 1999 Transaction.



A summary of the status of the Holding Partnerships total outstanding partnership interest options as of December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, and
changes during the years then ended is as follows:



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|                                         |  |                      |   |  |                    |      
|---------------------------------------- |  | -------------------- | - |  | ------------------ | -----
|                                         |  | Percentage Interests |   |  | Exercise Price (1)
|Options outstanding at December 31, 2001 |  | 9.61                 |   |  | $                  | 3,035
|Granted                                  |  |                     |   |  |                    |     
|Exercised                                |  |                     |   |  |                    |     
|Expired/Cancelled/Forfeited              |  | (0.61                | ) |  |                    | 2,945
|                                         |  |                      |   |  |                    |      
|Options outstanding at December 31, 2002 |  | 9.00                 |   |  | $                  | 3,041
|Granted                                  |  |                     |   |  |                    |     
|Exercised                                |  |                     |   |  |                    |     
|Expired/Cancelled/Forfeited              |  | (0.36                | ) |  |                    | 4,221
|                                         |  |                      |   |  |                    |      
|Options outstanding at December 31, 2003 |  | 8.64                 |   |  | $                  | 2,992
|Granted                                  |  |                     |   |  |                    |     
|Exercised                                |  |                     |   |  |                    |     
|Expired/Cancelled/Forfeited              |  | (0.47                | ) |  |                    | 4,051
|                                         |  |                      |   |  |                    |      
|Options outstanding at December 31, 2004 |  | 8.17                 |   |  | $                  | 2,932
|                                         |  |                      |   |  |                    |      

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|(1) | Weighted average per .01% interest
|--- | ----------------------------------



(12) Commitments, Contingencies, and Guarantees



From time to time the Company is involved in ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business for which estimates of losses have been accrued, when
appropriate. In the opinion of management, such proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the Companys consolidated financial position or results of operations.



The Company guaranteed a portion of Petro Travel Plazas debt under an Amended and Restated Guaranty Agreement dated
September 10, 2003. Under a Second Amendment to the Consolidated Master Credit Agreement dated as of September 23, 2004, the Companys guarantee requirements were deleted in their entirety, without substitution.



(13) Financial Instruments



The Company has engaged in only limited hedging activities and has not
entered into significant long-term contracts with fuel suppliers other than the two ten-year supply agreements with ExxonMobil entered into in July 1999. Under the terms of one of these agreements, the ExxonMobil Suppliers will supply the
company-operated Petro Stopping Centers diesel fuel and gasoline requirements in certain markets and under the other of these agreements, the Company purchases lubricants, based upon minimum purchase commitments, at the prices set forth in the
agreements, see Note (8). Both supply agreements qualify as normal purchasing contracts and as such are not accounted for as derivatives under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities, as amended (SFAS No. 133). As of and for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2004, the Company was not a party to any futures or option contracts.



As of December 31, 2003 and 2004, the carrying amounts of certain financial instruments employed by the Company, including
cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, trade accounts payable, and amounts due from/to affiliates are representative of fair value because of the short-term maturity of these instruments. The carrying amounts of the Companys
senior secured credit facilities approximate fair value due to the floating nature of the related interest rates. The Companys principal market risk as it relates to long-term debt is its exposure to changes in interest rates. The fair value
of the 101⁄2% Notes and the 9% Notes has been estimated based on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues. The fair value of all derivative financial instruments is the amount at which they could be settled, based on quoted market
prices or estimates obtained from dealers.



The following table
reflects the carrying amount and estimated fair value of the Companys financial instruments, as of December 31:



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|                      |  |                 |         |      |            |   |                 |  |   |            |   |  |   |        
|--------------------- |  | --------------- | ------- | ---- | ---------- | - | --------------- |  | - | ---------- | - |  | - | -------
|                      |  | 2003            |         | 2004
|                      |  | Carrying Amount |         |      | Fair Value |   | Carrying Amount |  |   | Fair Value
|                      |  | (in thousands) 
|Long-term debt        |  |                 |         |      |            |   |                 |  |   |            |   |  |   |        
|Fixed rate            |  | $               | 134,694 |      |            | $ | 137,656         |  | $ | 225,000    |   |  | $ | 237,938
|Average interest rate |  |                 | 10.5    | %    |            |   |                |  |   | 9.0        | % |  |   |       
|Variable rate         |  | $               | 40,785  |      |            | $ | 40,785          |  | $ | 21,250     |   |  | $ | 21,250 
|Average interest rate |  |                 | 4.5     | %    |            |   |                |  |   | 5.8        | % |  |   |       



Currently, the Company
is managing its exposure to interest rates using a mix of fixed and floating rate debt as deemed appropriate by management. Historically, the Company had only limited involvement with derivative financial instruments and had not used them for
trading purposes. The Company had used derivatives to manage well-defined interest rate risks. At December 31, 2002, the Company was party to an interest rate swap agreement that was a cash flow hedge and qualified for the shortcut method under SFAS
No. 133. Under this agreement, the Company paid a fixed rate of 3.86% on a portion of its retired senior secured credit facilities instead of a floating rate based on LIBOR on the notional amount as determined in three-month intervals. The interest
rate swap agreement expired by its terms on December 31, 2003. The transaction effectively changed a portion of the Companys interest rate exposure on its retired credit facilities from a floating rate to a fixed rate basis. For the years
ended December 31, 2002 and 2003, the effect of the swap was to increase the rate the Company was required to pay by 2.0% and 2.6%, respectively, which resulted in additional interest expense of approximately $379,000 and $495,000, respectively.



(14) Environmental Matters



The Companys operations and properties are subject to extensive
federal and state legislation, regulations, and requirements relating to environmental matters. In the operation of the Companys business, it uses underground and above ground storage tanks (each a UST) to store petroleum products
and waste oils. Statutory and regulatory requirements for UST systems include requirements for tank construction, integrity testing, leak detection and monitoring, overfill and spill control, and mandate corrective action in case of a release from a
UST into the environment. The Company is also subject to regulation in certain locations relating to vapor recovery and discharges into water. As a result of work done in 1999 to upgrade the Companys USTs as required by state and federal law,
the Company anticipates some site remediation will be required in Corning, California. The Company has incurred approximately $421,000 in remediation costs as of December 31, 2004 related to Corning, California, of which $237,000 is accrued at
year-end. Management does not believe any additional required remediation will have a material adverse effect on the Companys consolidated financial position or results of operations. Management believes that all of the Companys USTs are
currently in compliance in all material respects with applicable environmental legislation, regulations, and requirements.



The Companys ownership of the properties and operation of its business may subject the Company to liability under various federal, state, and local
environmental laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to cleanup and removal of hazardous substances (which may include petroleum and petroleum products) on, under, or in such property. Certain laws impose liability whether or not the owner or
operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of such hazardous or toxic substances. Persons who arrange, or are deemed to have arranged, for the disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances may also be liable for the costs of
removal or remediation of such substances at the disposal or treatment site, regardless of whether such site is owned or operated by such person.



Where required or believed by the Company to be warranted, the Company takes action at its locations to correct the effects on the environment of prior
disposal practices or releases of chemical or petroleum substances by the Company or other parties. In light of the Companys business and the quantity of petroleum products that it handles, there can be no assurance that hazardous substance
contamination does not exist or that material liability will not be imposed in the future. For the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, the Companys expenditures for environmental matters were approximately



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$332,000, $180,000, and $269,000, respectively. See Note (2) for a discussion of the Companys accounting
policies relating to environmental matters.



The Company
carries pollution legal liability insurance and UST insurance to cover likely and reasonably anticipated potential environmental liability associated with its business. While management believes that this coverage is sufficient to protect the
Company against likely environmental risks, the Company cannot make assurances that its insurance coverage will be sufficient or that its liability, if any, will not have a material adverse effect on the Companys business, assets, or results
of operations.



The Company accrues liabilities for certain
environmental remediation activities consistent with the policy set forth in Note (2). At December 31, 2003 and 2004, this accrual amounted to $300,000 and $237,000, respectively. The Companys accrual for environmental remediation expenses is
based upon initial estimates obtained from contractors engaged to perform the remediation work as required by local, state, and federal authorities. It is often difficult to predict the extent and the cost of environmental remediation until work has
commenced and the full scope of the contamination determined. Accruals are periodically evaluated and updated as information regarding the nature of the clean up work is obtained. In the event that future remediation expenditures are in excess of
amounts accrued, management does not anticipate that they will have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position or results of operations of the Company. Actual results, however, could differ from estimated amounts and those
differences could be material. At December 31, 2003 and 2004, the Company has recognized receivables of approximately $460,000 and $453,000, respectively, in the consolidated balance sheets related to recoveries of certain remediation costs from
third parties.



(15) Segments



The Company has two reportable operating segments, company-operated truck
stops and franchise operations.



The Company operates 37
multi-service truck stops in the United States. Full-size Petro Stopping Centers are built on an average of 27 acres of land situated at a convenient location with easy highway access. They can each generally accommodate an average of 263 trucks and
an average of 145 cars in spacious and well-lit parking areas. The Companys locations are designed to provide good traffic flow, reduce accidents, and enhance security for the drivers, their trucks, and freight. Within the Petro Stopping
Center network, the Company offers standardized and consistent products and services to accommodate the varied needs of professional truck drivers and other highway motorists. Generally, these include separate gas and diesel fueling islands, its
home-style Iron Skillet restaurants, truck maintenance and repair services, and travel and convenience stores offering an array of merchandise selected to cater to professional truck drivers needs during long periods away from home. In
addition, a typical Petro Stopping Center provides amenities and services such as telephone, fax, photocopying, Internet access, postal services, certified truck weighing scales, truck washes, laundry facilities, private showers, video games, and
television and/or movie rooms. The Company has aggregated its company-operated truck stops into one reportable operating segment based on the distribution of products and services under one common site facility, classified as a multi-service truck
stop. During the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, the revenues generated from the company-operated truck stops were $918.1 million, $1.1 billion, and $1.3 billion, respectively.



As of December 31, 2002 and 2003, the Company was a franchisor to 23 Petro
Stopping Center locations and as of December 31, 2004 the Company was a franchisor to 24 Petro Stopping Center locations. The Company collects royalties and fees in exchange for the use of its tradenames and trademarks and for certain services
provided to the franchisees. Franchise fees are based generally upon a percentage of the franchisees sales. For the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, the revenues generated from the Companys franchise operations were $4.8
million, $5.3 million, and $5.7 million, respectively. Franchise operations revenues, which include initial franchise fees and other revenue types, are combined in non-fuel revenues reported on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
The Company does not allocate any expenses in measuring this segments profit and loss, nor does it believe there are any significant financial commitments or obligations resulting from these franchise agreements.



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(16) Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements



In December 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003),
Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51, which replaces the original Interpretation No. 46 issued in January 2003. This Interpretation addresses the consolidation by business enterprises of variable
interest entities as defined in the Interpretation. The effective dates vary depending on the type of reporting company and the type of entity that the company is involved with. Non-public companies, such as the Company, must apply the revised
Interpretation immediately to all entities created after December 31, 2003, and to all other entities no later than the beginning of the first reporting period beginning after December 15, 2004. Management does not believe that the adoption of this
revised Interpretation will have a significant impact on the Companys consolidated financial position or results of operations.



In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based
Payment, which replaces the original Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, issued in October 1995. This standard addresses the accounting for transactions where an entity
obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions. The effective dates vary depending on the type of reporting entity. Non-public companies, such as the Company, must apply the revised standard as of the beginning of the first annual
reporting period that begins after December 15, 2005. Management does not believe that the adoption of this revised standard will have a significant impact on the Companys consolidated financial position or results of operations.



(17) Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)



|                                                                    |  |                |         |      |               |   |              |  |               |         |  |   |        
|------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | -------------- | ------- | ---- | ------------- | - | ------------ |  | ------------- | ------- |  | - | -------
|2003                                                                |  | FirstQuarter   |         |      | SecondQuarter |   | ThirdQuarter |  | FourthQuarter
|                                                                    |  | (in thousands)
|Net revenues (a)                                                    |  | $              | 270,741 |      |               | $ | 252,031      |  | $             | 271,701 |  | $ | 268,834
|Operating income                                                    |  |                | 5,617   |      |               |   | 7,392        |  |               | 8,690   |  |   | 7,115  
|Income before cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle |  |                | 622     |      |               |   | 2,711        |  |               | 4,133   |  |   | 1,592  
|Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle (b)           |  |                | (397    | )    |               |   |             |  |               |        |  |   |       
|Net income                                                          |  |                | 225     |      |               |   | 2,711        |  |               | 4,133   |  |   | 1,592  
|                                                                    |  |                |         |     
|2004                                                                |  | FirstQuarter   |         |      | SecondQuarter |   | ThirdQuarter |  | FourthQuarter
|                                                                    |  | (in thousands)
|Net revenues (a)                                                    |  | $              | 286,127 |      |               | $ | 315,813      |  | $             | 338,191 |  | $ | 366,380
|Operating income                                                    |  |                | 4,913   |      |               |   | 9,587        |  |               | 9,168   |  |   | 11,085 
|Income before cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle |  |                | (7,579  | )    |               |   | 3,679        |  |               | 3,504   |  |   | 5,334  
|Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle               |  |                |        |      |               |   |             |  |               |        |  |   |       
|Net (loss) income                                                   |  |                | (7,579  | )(c) |               |   | 3,679        |  |               | 3,504   |  |   | 5,334  

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|(a) | Changes in net revenues can fluctuate substantially in very short periods of time due to fluctuations in fuel prices and cost of fuel.
|--- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

|(b) | Reflects the expensing of the initial estimate of the asset retirement obligations as required by the adoption of SFAS No.143.
|--- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

|(c) | Net loss primarily due to the loss on retirement of debt and related debt restructuring costs as part of the 2004 Refinancing Transactions.
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(18) Subsequent Events



On February 3, 2005, the Operating Partnership provided a distribution of $3.5 million to the Holding Partnership that
allowed it to repurchase the majority of its remaining Holding Partnerships 15% Notes at a redemption price of 107.5%. The Holding Partnership accounted for this transaction as a debt extinguishment resulting in the recognition of a loss of
approximately $244,000.



During the first quarter of 2005, the
Company entered into agreements for the acquisition of four sites. The Company has completed the purchase of three sites, two of which were existing Petro Stopping Centers owned by one of its franchisees and became company-operated sites following
the closing of the related transactions. The fourth site is also an existing Petro Stopping Center owned by one of the Companys franchisees and will become a company-operated site following the closing of the purchase transaction. Management
believes that the acquisition of this site will occur during the third quarter of 2005. The aggregate costs to acquire these sites are expected to be approximately $42.5 million.



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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm



The Board of Directors and Partners

Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.:



We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Petro Stopping Centers, L.P. (a Delaware limited partnership) and
subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in partners capital (deficit) and comprehensive loss, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December
31, 2004. In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements, we also have audited financial statement schedule II. These consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the
Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits.



We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that
our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.



In our opinion, the
consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Petro Stopping Centers, L.P. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the results of their operations and their
cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2004, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the
basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.



KPMG LLP



El Paso, Texas

March 14, 2005



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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts



Years
Ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004

(in thousands)



|                                |  |                              |     |                               |     |                |     |                        |   |    
|------------------------------- |  | ---------------------------- | --- | ----------------------------- | --- | -------------- | --- | ---------------------- | - | ---
|Description                     |  | Balance at beginning of year |     | Charged to costs and expenses |     | Write-off, net |     | Balance at end of year
|Year ended December 31, 2002:   |  |                              |     |                               |     |                |     |                        |   |    
|Allowance for doubtful accounts |  | $                            | 726 |                               | 209 |                | 257 |                        | $ | 678
|Inventory Reserve               |  |                              | 233 |                               |    |                |    |                        |   | 233
|                                |  |                              |     |                              
|Year ended December 31, 2003:   |  |                              |     |                               |     |                |     |                        |   |    
|Allowance for doubtful accounts |  | $                            | 678 |                               | 144 |                | 44  |                        | $ | 778
|Inventory Reserve               |  |                              | 233 |                               |    |                |    |                        |   | 233
|                                |  |                              |     |                              
|Year ended December 31, 2004:   |  |                              |     |                               |     |                |     |                        |   |    
|Allowance for doubtful accounts |  | $                            | 778 |                               | 157 |                | 159 |                        | $ | 776
|Inventory Reserve               |  |                              | 233 |                               |    |                |    |                        |   | 233



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Item 9. Change in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure



None.



Item 9A. Controls and Procedures



As of December 31, 2004, we completed an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer and Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer and Chief
Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective at a reasonable assurance level in timely alerting them to material information relating to us which is required to be included in our periodic Securities and
Exchange Commission filings.



There has been no changes in our
internal control over financial reporting in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 during the fourth fiscal quarter, that has materially affected, or is reasonably
likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.



Item 9B. Other Information



None.



PART III



Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant



The following sets forth certain information as of February 1, 2005, with
respect to the persons who are members of the Board of Directors and senior management team of the Company. All directors hold office until death, resignation, or removal.



|                       |  |     |  |                                                                         
|---------------------- |  | --- |  | ------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Name                   |  | Age |  | Position                                                                
|J.A. Cardwell, Sr.     |  | 72  |  | Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and Member of the Executive Committee
|James A. Cardwell, Jr. |  | 44  |  | President, Chief Operating Officer, and Director                        
|Edward Escudero        |  | 34  |  | Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary                       
|David Latimer          |  | 46  |  | Vice President of Petro:Lube                                            
|Keith Kirkpatrick      |  | 44  |  | Executive Director of Fuel/Store Operations                             
|Eddie H. Brailsford    |  | 50  |  | Director and Member of the Audit Committee                              
|Eric R. Carmichael     |  | 36  |  | Director and Member of the Audit Committee(a)                           
|Timothy J. Devens      |  | 45  |  | Director and Member of the Audit Committee(b)                           
|Michel Gigou           |  | 58  |  | Director and Member of the Executive Committee                          
|James M.E. Mixter, Jr. |  | 54  |  | Director and Member of the Executive Committee                          
|Larry J. Zine          |  | 50  |  | Director and Member of the Audit Committee                              



|(a) | Resigned from the Board of Directors effective March 17, 2005.
|--- | --------------------------------------------------------------

|(b) | Appointed to the Board of Directors effective March 17, 2005.
|--- | -------------------------------------------------------------



J.A. Cardwell, Sr. opened the first Petro Stopping Center in 1975 and has been serving as Chief Executive Officer of the Company since May 1992, as
our Chairman since March 1993, and as our President from December 2003 through December 2004. Mr. Cardwell, Sr. has responsibility for our overall performance, defining our image in the marketplace, identifying growth opportunities, and overseeing
employee and customer retention. Mr. Cardwell, Sr. served as the Chairman of the National Association of Truck Stop Operators in 1983 and 1984 and has worked on various committees of the association since that time. Mr. Cardwell, Sr. currently
serves as a director of State National Bancshares, Inc. and Archstone-Smith. J.A. Cardwell, Sr. is the father of James A. Cardwell, Jr.



James A. Cardwell, Jr. was named President of the Company as of January 1, 2004 and has been serving as Chief Operating Officer since January 2001
and is a director of the Company. Mr. Cardwell, Jr. is responsible for our operations, overseeing the diesel fuel islands, Iron Skillet Restaurants, travel and convenience stores, and Petro:Lubes. Mr. Cardwell, Jr. also oversees the franchise,
marketing, and fleet



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sales departments. Mr. Cardwell, Jr. has been involved full time with the Company for over 20 years and has held various
positions including profit center management and National sales Manager. Mr. Cardwell, Jr. served as Chairman of NATSO, Inc. in 1999 and 2000. James A. Cardwell, Jr. is the son of J.A. Cardwell, Sr.



Edward Escudero was named our Chief Financial Officer as of January 1,
2003 and is responsible for all the financial, accounting, treasury, credit, human resource, legal, and information technology operations, in addition to acting as Treasurer since January 2002 and as Secretary since December of 2003. Mr. Escudero
has served in various financial positions for the Company since March 1999 including most recently Vice President of Finance. Before his position with the Company, Mr. Escudero held various financial positions at Yazaki North America from 1993 to
1999, with his last position held as Controller. Mr. Escudero received a B.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Texas at El Paso and is a Certified Public Accountant.



David Latimer joined the Company in 1983 opening the first Petro:Lube in El Paso, Texas, and has been serving as Vice
President of Petro:Lube since April 1995. Previously, Mr. Latimer served in a variety of operational management positions. He also serves as our representative to the National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association and The Maintenance Council.



Keith Kirkpatrick joined the Company in 1986 and was
named Executive Director of Fuel/Store Operations in 2001. Mr. Kirkpatrick is currently responsible for our fuel island, Petro:2, and travel store operations. Mr. Kirkpatrick has served in various administrative support and related operational
positions since joining the Company, including most recently Director of Fuel Island Operations and Director of Fuel/Store Operations.



Eddie H. Brailsford has been a director of the Company since July 2001. Mr. Brailsford is employed by Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. as the Chief
Financial Controller. Mr. Brailsford has been with Volvo for over 20 years and has held various financial positions, including Director of Financial Planning and Director of Accounting. Prior to joining Volvo, Mr. Brailsford was employed by Union
Carbide Corporation and Miller Brewing Company where he also held various financial positions. Mr. Brailsford is a Certified Public Accountant.



Eric R. Carmichaelhas been director of the Company since October 2004 and tendered his resignation from the Board effective March 17, 2005. Mr.
Carmichael joined Exxon Mobil Corporation in 1991 and was named Americas Planner in January 2004. Mr. Carmichael is responsible for strategic planning for the Lubricants and Petroleum Specialties (L&PS) business in North and Latin
America. Prior to this position, Mr. Carmichael served in a variety of capacities responsible for managing Exxon Mobil Corporations L&PS business including roles as Logistics Manager, Customer Service Manager, Distributor Sales Manager,
and various Marketing, Technical, and Sales positions. Mr. Carmichael holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona and a MBA from the University of Houston.



Timothy J. Devens was appointed to the Board of Directors effective March 17, 2005. Mr. Devens joined Exxon Mobil
Corporation in 1987 and was named the U.S. Automotive Sales Manager for Exxon Mobil Lubricants and Specialties in September 2002. Mr. Devens is currently responsible for all lubricant sales and services to national accounts in the U.S. market. Prior
to this position, Mr. Devens has served in numerous assignments within Exxon Mobil in Fuels, Engineering, Distribution, and Lubricants and Specialties. Mr. Devens holds a BS in Civil Engineering from the United States Military Academy and previously
served in the U.S. Armed Forces as an officer in the Corps of Engineers.



Michel Gigouhas been director of the Company since October 2004. Mr. Gigou is Senior Vice President of AB Volvo since January 1, 2004. Prior to that, Mr. Gigou was President and CEO of Volvo Trucks North
America and Chairman of Mack Trucks. Mr. Gigou is Chairman of Arrow Trucks and holds positions of member of the Boards of Volvo Financial Services, Volvo Construction Equipment, and Volvo Powertrain. Prior to joining the Volvo Group, Mr. Gigou held
various positions within Renault SA Car division and Trucks division, becoming the President and CEO of Mack Trucks in 1995. Mr. Gigou holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Ecole National des Arts and Metiers, France.



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James M.E. Mixter, Jr. has been a director of the Company since June 2003. Mr. Mixter is employed
by Exxon Mobil Corporation as U.S. National Accounts Manager in its Fuels Marketing Company. Mr. Mixter joined ExxonMobil in 1975 and has held a variety of assignments in sales, staff, and management. From 1998 to 2000, Mr. Mixter was manager of
U.S. Convenience Products. In 2000, Mr. Mixter moved to his current position and subsequently became Vice President and Director of Mobil Long Haul, Inc. and President and Director of Mobil Diesel Supply Corporation, both ExxonMobil affiliates. Mr.
Mixter holds a BA degree in Economics from Amherst College and an MBA from the Colgate Darden Graduate School of Business at the University of Virginia.



Larry J. Zine has been a director of the Company since January 1999. Mr. Zine served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of
the Company from December 1996 to January 1999 and as President of the Company from January 1999 through July 1999. Mr. Zine joined Blockbuster, Inc. in 1999 and currently serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief
Administrative Officer. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Zine was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for The Circle K Corporation, the second largest chain of convenience stores in the United States, from 1988 to 1996. He was
educated at the University of North Dakota and holds a M.S. degree in Accounting and a B.B.S. in Marketing. Mr. Zine continues to be employed with the Company on a very limited basis.



Audit Committee Financial Expert



Our Board of Directors has a separately-designated standing Audit Committee established in accordance with the Exchange Act, as amended. The Audit
Committee is comprised of the following directors: Eddie H. Brailsford, Eric Carmichael, and Larry J. Zine. Our Board has determined that both Mr. Brailsford and Mr. Zine are the audit committee financial experts as defined by Item 401(h) of
Regulation S-K of the Exchange Act. Mr. Brailsford is not independent from management under applicable Securities and Exchange Commission requirements due to his employment by one of our affiliates, Volvo Trucks North America, Inc., per the
definition of independence in Item 7(d)(3)(iv) of Schedule 14A under the Exchange Act. Additionally, Mr. Zine does not qualify as independent from management due to his continued employment with the Company on a very limited basis. Mr. Zine receives
an annual salary of $30,000.



Code of Ethics



We have adopted a code of ethics that applies to all of our employees,
including our executive officers. A copy of the code of ethics was included as Exhibit 14.01 of Form 10-K, filed on March 26, 2004.



Item 11. Executive Compensation



Executive Compensation



The following tables present information concerning the compensation paid for services rendered to the Company for the years ended December 31, 2004,
2003, and 2002, to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the four other most highly paid executive officers employed by the Company at the end of 2004, collectively, the Named Executive Officers. As of May 12, 2003, Nancy
Santana was no longer an employee of the Company. Her information is included below because she was a Named Executive Officer at the end of fiscal year 2002.



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Summary Compensation Table



|                                                              |  |              |  |                     |                       |                          |   |                       |                                                    |   |                       |           |  |   |     |  |   |                       |          
|------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ------------ |  | ------------------- | --------------------- | ------------------------ | - | --------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | - | --------------------- | --------- |  | - | --- |  | - | --------------------- | ---------
|Name and Principal
Position                                   |  | Year         |  | Annual Compensation |                       | Other AnnualCompensation |   |                       | Long-Term Compensation Awards Options (% Interest) |   | All OtherCompensation |          
|                                                              |  | Salary       |  | Bonus               |                       |                          |  
|J.A. Cardwell, Sr. Chief Executive Officer                    |  | 200420032002 |  | $                   | 436,154420,000420,000 |                          | $ | 410,000150,000150,000 |                                                    | $ | 52,19553,96175,486    | (1)(1)(1) |  | $ |  |  | $ | 268,580259,360257,394 | (2)(2)(2)
|                                                              |  |              |  |                     |                       |                         
|James A. Cardwell, Jr. President and Chief Operating Officer  |  | 200420032002 |  |                     | 219,231197,115190,000 |                          |   | 240,000100,00080,000  |                                                    |   |                    |           |  |   |  |  |   | 4,1924,7426,800       | (3)(3)(3)
|                                                              |  |              |  |                     |                       |                         
|Edward Escudero Chief Financial Officer                       |  | 200420032002 |  |                     | 181,867145,083132,867 |                          |   | 240,000150,00065,000  |                                                    |   |                    |           |  |   |  |  |   | 4,9063,55221,475      | (4)(4)(4)
|                                                              |  |              |  |                     |                       |                         
|Nancy Santana Vice President- General Counsel                 |  | 200420032002 |  |                     | 62,000160,000        |                          |   | 65,000              |                                                    |   |                    |           |  |   |  |  |   | 1,9052,354           | (5)(5)   
|                                                              |  |              |  |                     |                      
|                                                              |  |              |  |                     |                      
|                                                              |  |              |  |                     |                       |                         
|David Latimer Vice President- Petro:Lube                      |  | 200420032002 |  |                     | 160,233148,366144,260 |                          |   | 120,00085,00075,000   |                                                    |   |                    |           |  |   |  |  |   | 4,9043,4372,217       | (6)(6)(6)
|                                                              |  |              |  |                     |                       |                         
|Keith Kirkpatrick Executive Director of Fuel/Store Operations |  | 200420032002 |  |                     | 150,715142,288139,489 |                          |   | 140,00010,00045,000   |                                                    |   |                    |           |  |   |  |  |   | 1,4641,32550          | (7)(7)(7)

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|(1) | Included in these amounts are tax preparation advice in the amount of $27,192, $30,714, and $47,624 for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002, respectively.
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|(2) | Represents employer contributions to a 401(k) Plan and a Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan of $5,862 and $4,361, respectively for 2004, $5,700 and $4,200, respectively for
2003, and $4,200 for each plan in 2002. Additionally, life insurance premiums for the benefit of J.A. Cardwell, Sr. were paid in the amount of $243,540 for each of the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002. Also included in All Other
Compensation is the actuarial value of this life insurance in the amount of $14,817, $5,920, and $5,454 for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002, respectively.
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|(3) | Represents employer contributions to a 401(k) Plan and a Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan of $3,192 and $1,000, respectively for 2004, $2,771 and $1,971, respectively for
2003, and $2,500 and $4,300, respectively for 2002.
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|(4) | Represents employer contributions to a 401(k) Plan and a Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan of $3,318 and $1,588, respectively for 2004, $2,101 and $1,451, respectively for
2003, and $1,760 and $1,511, respectively for 2002. Additionally, a retention bonus was earned in the amount of $18,204 for the year ended December 31, 2002.
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|(5) | Represents employer contributions to a 401(k) Plan of $1,905 for 2003 and $2,354 for 2002.
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|(6) | Represents employer contributions to a 401(k) Plan and a Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan of $3,679 and $1,225, respectively for 2004, $3,350 and $87, respectively for 2003,
and $1,966 and $251, respectively for 2002.
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|(7) | Represents employer contributions to a 401(k) Plan and a Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan of $675 and $789, respectively for 2004, $675 and $650, respectively for 2003, and
$25 and $25, respectively for 2002.
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Aggregated Option/SAR Exercises in Last Fiscal Year

and Fiscal Year-end Option/SAR Values



|                       |  |                                   |  |                      |  |                                                                                                          |  |                                                                                                  
|---------------------- |  | --------------------------------- |  | -------------------- |  | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Name                   |  | Amount Acquired on Exercise(%)(1) |  | Value Realized($)(1) |  | Company Interests Underlying Unexercised Options/SARs at Fiscal Year-end(%)(2) Exercisable/Unexercisable |  | Value of Unexercised In-The-Money-Options/SARs at Fiscal Year-end($)(3) Exercisable/Unexercisable
|J.A. Cardwell, Sr.     |  |                                  |  |                     |  |                                                                                                         |  |                                                                                                 
|James A. Cardwell, Jr. |  |                                  |  |                     |  | 1.28/0                                                                                                   |  | 181,462/0                                                                                        
|Edward Escudero        |  |                                  |  |                     |  | .14/0                                                                                                    |  | 162/0                                                                                            
|David Latimer          |  |                                  |  |                     |  | .36/0                                                                                                    |  | 50,406/0                                                                                         
|Keith Kirkpatrick      |  |                                  |  |                     |  | .36/0                                                                                                    |  | 50,406/0                                                                                         

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|(1) | No options were exercised in 2004.
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|(2) | Options granted to the Named Executive Officers in the Company, expressed as a percent of the Holding Partnerships equity.
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|(3) | No market exists for the partnership interests option. Fair value for purposes of this table has been determined based on a method similar with that described in Note 11 of the
notes to consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2004.
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Partnership Interests Option Plan



The Holding Partnership has established an equity incentive plan (Option Plan) to attract and retain key personnel, including senior management, and to enhance their interest in our continued success,
which is more fully described in Note 11 of the notes to consolidated financial statements included herein. We apply Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 in accounting for our Option Plan. Accordingly, compensation costs for partnership
interest options are measured as the excess, if any, of the market price of the partnership interests at the date of grant over the amount an employee must pay to exercise the option. No such compensation cost was recognized during the years ended
December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004. We provide the disclosures required by the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS No. 123), as amended by the Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 123.



Mr. Zine was granted options separately from the Option Plan to acquire a 3.91% ownership interest in the Holding Partnership at an exercise price of
$2,814. These options became fully vested and exercisable to purchase partnership interests in the Holding Partnership as a result of the 1999 recapitalization transaction.



All options are for equity interests in the Holding Partnership. No options were granted in 2004.



Compensation of Members of the Board of Directors



Members of the Board of Directors of the Company who are not full-time
employees of the Company receive a payment of $3,500 per meeting from the Company for their services. Members who are our full-time employees or employees of our partners do not receive a salary or any other payment for their services on the Board
of Directors.



Compensation Committee



The Company does not maintain a formal Compensation Committee. All
non-executive levels of compensation are established pursuant to established policies and procedures. The Company administers any bonus program adopted by the Board of Directors.



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Executive level compensation is established by the Board of Directors, as a whole, with the approval of
the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. During the year ended December 31, 2004, the members of the Executive Committee were J.A. Cardwell, Sr., Michel Gigou, and James M.E. Mixter, Jr. The Companys executive level compensation
program consists of two components: base salary and bonus incentives. The Board of Directors establishes base salary compensation designed to offer the Companys executive level competitive opportunities based upon the overall Company
performance, their individual contribution to the financial success of the Company, and their personal performance. Bonus incentives are to reward the executive level for meeting certain performance criteria and achieving certain financial and
operational goals. Bonus incentives are contingent upon the Company attaining certain levels of operating profitability.



The Board of Directors compensates its Chief Executive Officer and President and Chief Operating Officer pursuant to employment agreements described
below. Such employment agreements provide for basic compensation as well as the possibility of bonus compensation based upon formulas specifically tied to performance criteria for the Company.



Employment Agreements



The Company has entered into two employment agreements with Company executives: J.A. Cardwell, Sr. and James A. Cardwell,
Jr. J.A. Cardwell, Sr.s employment agreement commenced on February 10, 1999 and its initial term expired on February 10, 2002. J.A. Cardwell, Sr.s employment agreement is automatically renewed each year for one additional year, unless
either party gives at least three months prior written notice of termination. No notice of termination was given prior to the employment agreements expiration date. Under his employment agreement, J.A. Cardwell, Sr.s annual base salary
is $420,000 and may be increased by the Companys Board of Directors (or compensation committee, if one is established). J.A. Cardwell, Sr. is entitled to receive an annual bonus of up to 120% of his annual base salary based on our financial
performance measured by EBITDA targets. The EBITDA targets are mutually agreed upon between J.A. Cardwell, Sr., and the Companys Board of Directors. Under the terms of his employment agreement, J.A. Cardwell, Sr. also receives a car, life
insurance, tax preparation advice, and a country club membership, which, in the aggregate, cost the Company approximately $52,000 for the year ended December 31, 2004.



The employment of J.A. Cardwell, Sr. may be terminated either with cause, which includes termination for felony conviction,
misconduct or continued failure to use reasonable best efforts, or without cause. He may elect to terminate his employment agreement at any time by providing 60 days notice; and in any of these cases, he will be entitled to receive his base salary
and accrued vacation pay through the date of termination. If the Company terminates J.A. Cardwell, Sr. because of a disability, he will be entitled to his base salary and accrued vacation pay through the date of termination, offset dollar for dollar
by any disability insurance benefits he receives from insurance the Company provides. J.A. Cardwell, Sr.s employment agreement contains customary non-solicitation provisions upon termination of the agreement.



James A. Cardwell, Jr.s employment agreement commenced on February 10,
1999 and had an original expiration date of February 10, 2002. Effective February 1, 2002, the Companys Board of Directors approved an amendment to James A. Cardwell, Jr.s employment agreement that effectively renews such agreement
annually, unless either party gives at least three months prior written notice not to renew the agreement. Additionally, the amendment increased his annual base salary to $190,000, which may continue to be increased by the Companys Board of
Directors (or compensation committee, if one is established). James A. Cardwell, Jr. is entitled to receive an annual bonus of up to 120% of his annual base salary based on our financial performance measured by EBITDA targets. The EBITDA targets are
mutually agreed upon between James A. Cardwell, Jr. and the Companys Board of Directors. Under the terms of his amended employment agreement, James A. Cardwell, Jr. also receives life and disability insurance and a country club membership,
which, in the aggregate, cost the Company approximately $4,800 for the year ended December 31, 2004.



Under his amended employment agreement, the Company may terminate James A. Cardwell, Jr.s employment with cause, which includes termination for
felony conviction, misconduct or continued failure to use reasonable best efforts, without cause, or due to his disability. James A. Cardwell, Jr. may terminate



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his employment either for good reason, which includes a reduction in base salary or the Companys failure to provide
the material benefits due to him, or without good reason. Generally, termination of the amended employment agreement by the Company without cause or by James A. Cardwell, Jr. for good reason entitles him to receive his base salary and accrued
vacation pay through the date of termination, a lump-sum payment equal to one times his then-current base salary, specified benefits for twelve months following the date of termination, and his annual bonus for the year his employment terminates
which he would have otherwise received, pro-rated to the date of termination. Termination of the amended employment agreement by the Company with cause or by James A. Cardwell, Jr. without good reason entitles him to receive only his base salary and
accrued vacation pay through the date of termination. If the Company terminates James A. Cardwell, Jr. because of a disability, he will be entitled to his base salary and accrued vacation pay through the date of termination, offset dollar for dollar
by any disability insurance benefits he receives from insurance the Company provides. James A. Cardwell, Jr.s amended employment agreement contains non-solicitation provisions upon termination.



Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related
Stockholder Matters



The Holding Partnership directly and
indirectly is the owner of approximately 99.5% of the partnership interests of the Company, with the remaining 0.5% owned by Petro, Inc. (controlled by J.A. Cardwell, Sr.) and James A. Cardwell, Jr. The Company has only one class of partnership
interests, designated common partnership interests. The following table sets forth certain information regarding beneficial ownership of the Companys partnership interests by each general partner, each limited partner who owns more than 5.0%
of the Companys partnership interests, each director who beneficially owns partnership interests, each executive officer who beneficially owns partnership interests, and all directors and executive officers of the Company as a group. Except as
discussed in the footnotes to the table, each partner listed below has informed the Company that it has (1) sole voting and investment power with respect to its partnership interests, except to the extent that authority is shared by spouses under
applicable law and (2) record and beneficial ownership with respect to such partners partnership interests.



|                                                                             |  |                  |  |                    
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ---------------- |  | -------------------
|Names and Address                                                            |  | Type of Interest |  | Percentage of Class
|Petro, Inc. 6080 Surety Drive El Paso, Texas 79905                           |  | General Partner  |  | 0.25%(1)           
|                                                                             |  |                 
|Petro Stopping Centers Holdings, L.P. 6080 Surety Drive El Paso, Texas 79905 |  | Limited Partner  |  | 99.50%(2)          
|                                                                             |  |                 
|James A. Cardwell, Jr. 6080 Surety Drive El Paso, Texas 79905                |  | Limited Partner  |  | 0.25%              
|                                                                             |  |                 
|All directors and officers as a group                                        |  |                  |  | 0.5%               

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|(1) | Petro, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nevada Trio, Inc., a Nevada corporation, which is wholly owned by Card Partners, L.P., a Texas limited partnership of which Texas MEC,
Inc., a Texas corporation, is the general partner. J.A. Cardwell, Sr. is the sole shareholder of Texas MEC, Inc. Accordingly, J.A. Cardwell, Sr. may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the partnership interests owned by Petro, Inc.
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|(2) | Petro Stopping Centers Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, was formed on July 23, 1999 as a holding partnership and conducts substantially all of its operations through
the Company, which holds the operating assets of the Holding Partnership. The common limited partnership interests of the Holding Partnership are owned by J.A. Cardwell, Sr., James A. Cardwell, Jr., JAJCO II, Inc. (an affiliate of James A. Cardwell,
Jr.), and Petro, Inc. (collectively, the Cardwell Group) (approximately 51.6%), Volvo Petro Holdings LLC (approximately 28.7%), Mobil Long Haul, Inc. (Mobil Long Haul), an affiliate of ExxonMobil (approximately
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9.7%), and Petro Warrant Holdings Corporations (approximately 10.0%). In addition to the common limited
partnership interests, convertible preferred limited partnership interests are owned by Mobil Long Haul ($5.0 million) and preferred limited partnership interests are owned by Mobil Long Haul ($12.0 million) and the Cardwell Group ($7.6 million),
which are entitled to cumulative preferred returns at the rate of 12.0% per annum, 9.5% per annum, and 8.0% per annum, respectively.



As of December 31, 2004, information regarding the Holding Partnerships option plan is as follows:



Equity Compensation Plan Information



|                                                                 |  |                                                                                    |  |                                                      |       |                                                                          |     
|---------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ---------------------------------------------------- | ----- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ----
|Plan Category                                                    |  | Percentage ofPartnership Interests tobe Issued Upon Exerciseof Outstanding Options |  | Weighted AverageExercise Price ofOutstanding Options |       | Percentage ofPartnership InterestsRemaining Availablefor Future Issuance
|Equity compensation plans approved by the Board of Directors     |  | 8.17                                                                               |  | $                                                    | 2,932 |                                                                          | 6.04
|Equity compensation plans not approved by the Board of Directors |  |                                                                                   |  |                                                      |      |                                                                          |    
|                                                                 |  |                                                                                    |  |                                                      |       |                                                                          |     
|Total                                                            |  | 8.17                                                                               |  | $                                                    | 2,932 |                                                                          | 6.04



Item 13. Certain Relationships and
Related Transactions



Many of the relationships described
below between us and entities affiliated with the Cardwell Group were entered into prior to 1992, when the Cardwell Group or their affiliates owned 100% of us. Prior to 1997, other than Board of Director approval, there was no formal procedure to
ensure that related-party contracts contained arms-length terms and competitive pricing. In 1997, we implemented a process designed to ensure all new related-party transactions or the renewal of existing related-party activities would be subject to
a competitive bid or competitive analysis process. We believe that all of our existing related-party transactions are on terms comparable to those that could have been received in an arms-length transaction.



Each of the related parties and/or affiliates of us included in the
transactions described in this section (other than ExxonMobil, Mobil Diesel, Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. (Volvo Trucks), Volvo Petro Holdings, LLC, and Petro Travel Plaza, LLC) is owned or controlled to some degree by a member or
members of the Cardwell Group. Related-party transactions, other than those specifically discussed below, may arise in the ordinary course of business.



ExxonMobil Agreements



In July 1999, we entered into two ten-year fuel supply agreements with ExxonMobil. Upon the expiration of the ten-year initial term, the agreements are
renewable for another five-year term at the option of ExxonMobil; however, we have the ability to terminate the agreements at the end of the ten-year term by paying a termination fee based on a formula provided for in such agreements. Under the
terms of one of these agreements, as amended (which we refer to as the fuel supply agreement), the ExxonMobil Suppliers will supply our company-operated Petro Stopping Centers diesel fuel and gasoline requirements in certain markets, and under
the other of these agreements (which we refer to as the lubrication supply agreement), we purchase lubricants, based on minimum purchase commitments, at the prices set forth in that agreement.



As of December 31, 2004, the diesel fuel sold at 19 of our 37
company-operated Petro Stopping Centers and some of our franchise operated Petro Stopping Centers is branded Mobil Diesel, and all of our company-operated Petro:Lubes feature Mobil Delvac lubricants. The ExxonMobil Supply Agreements require that we
purchase from ExxonMobil specified distribution terminals, a minimum number of gallons of diesel fuel on an annual basis, as adjusted based upon product availability, the number of Petro Stopping Centers we operate, and other circumstances therein
described. For 2004, our annual volume commitment



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was 230.6 million gallons of Mobil diesel under the fuel supply agreement and 1.6 million gallons of Mobil lubricants
under the lubricant supply agreement. This constitutes approximately 40.8% of our diesel fuel requirements and approximately 76.1% of our lubricant requirements. In addition, we are required to exclusively advertise both the Mobil Delvac lubricants
and the Mobil fuel at our branded ExxonMobil locations.



If we
do not purchase any diesel fuel from ExxonMobil under the ExxonMobil Supply Agreements, the maximum penalties in any year would be $0.0035 per gallon, multiplied by the annual volume commitment as provided for in the ExxonMobil Supply Agreements (as
adjusted for the opening or closing of sites). In connection with the 2004 Refinancing Transactions, we amended the ExxonMobil Supply Agreements. The amendment contemplates that we may purchase fuel from other suppliers, and provides that the
penalty will be multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is our average trade credit with the ExxonMobil Suppliers during December of each year and the denominator of which is $30.0 million. As a result, we will have an incentive to reduce
our accounts payable to the ExxonMobil Suppliers during each year. In 2002, 2003, and 2004, we incurred penalties of approximately $184,000, $397,000, and $422,000, respectively. As provided in the ExxonMobil Supply Agreements, if the ExxonMobil
Suppliers do not supply 100% of our diesel fuel demand at Mobil branded locations, Mobil Diesel purchases such additional diesel fuel from third-party suppliers and then sells it to us. In such cases we can designate a third-party supplier from whom
Mobil Diesel will obtain diesel fuel, so long as the fuel meets or exceeds the minimum industry or governmental specifications and the alternative source supplier agrees to specified procedures. Effective June 2001, both Mobil Diesel and we entered
into an outsourcing agreement to document the responsibilities associated with the day to day operations of Mobil Diesel, including the ability of our personnel to negotiate price and other terms of third party supply arrangements, subject to
approval by Mobil Diesel.



If we are able to obtain a lower
diesel fuel price from a third-party supplier approved by Mobil Diesel in a particular market area, we may request that ExxonMobil meet the lower price or allow a portion of its diesel fuel requirements to be supplied from the Mobil Diesel approved
third-party supplier, in which case Mobil Diesel would purchase the diesel fuel from the supplier and resell the product to us. Any change in supply source, other than a change resulting from inability to supply, does not affect our requirement to
purchase the annual minimum number of gallons from ExxonMobil specified distribution terminals as provided in the ExxonMobil Supply Agreements. The ExxonMobil Supply Agreements also place a limit on the maximum number of gallons of diesel fuel that
we may receive monthly from the ExxonMobil Suppliers specified distribution terminals. Prices to be charged for fuel sold to us under the ExxonMobil Supply Agreements are based on referenced prices plus delivery costs minus discounts.



We purchase diesel fuel and gasoline for each of our
company-operated Petro Stopping Centers on a daily basis. Each location typically maintains a two to three day inventory of fuel. During 2004, we purchased 72.9% of our diesel fuel and gasoline through the ExxonMobil Suppliers, approximately 67.8%
of which was third-party fuel purchased through the arrangement described above, which includes fuel purchases received at a third-party terminal but sold by the ExxonMobil Suppliers under an exchange or purchase arrangement. The approximate
aggregate amount of fuel purchased under the ExxonMobil Supply Agreements for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004 totaled $696.3 million, $766.0 million, and $738.6 million, respectively.



Product Services Agreement and Fuel Sales Agreement



Under the terms of an agreement with C&R Distributing, Inc.
(C&R), we currently purchase Chevron branded gasoline and motor oils at cost for three of our Petro Stopping Centers from C&R. The sole shareholder of C&R is Nevada Trio, Inc., a Nevada Corporation, which is controlled by the
Cardwell Group. The C&R fuel agreement requires us to keep Chevron unleaded gasoline, regular gasoline, and motor oils continuously stocked and offered for sale in quantities sufficient to meet demand. In 1997, the Company entered into a product
services agreement with C&R under which C&R provides the Company with fuel hauling and fuel pump maintenance and services within the El Paso, Texas, metropolitan area. The term of the product service agreement expired in December 2004 and is
currently on a month to month basis. C&R provides us with fuel hauling within various specified markets designated by us under a fuel carrier agreement entered into on March 1, 2000, which expired on March 1, 2003 and is automatically



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renewed for successive one year terms until cancellation by either party with 90 days written notice. The C&R
agreements provide that C&R will charge us for these services at the lowest rates charged by C&R for similar services and, in any event, at rates that will not exceed rates available from unrelated parties providing similar services. The
C&R fuel agreement is exclusive but allows us to cancel the agreement with 30 days prior notice. The C&R services agreement is non-exclusive and allows us to enter into similar agreements with other parties. The C&R fuel carrier
agreement is exclusive with respect to our Petro Stopping Centers as defined per the agreement. Sales of fuel and lubricants and truck hauling fees C&R charged us aggregated $7.3 million, $9.3 million, and $11.2 million for the years ended
December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, respectively. Additionally, we sold diesel fuel to C&R through June 2003, at our cost, which aggregated to $9.0 million and $1.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2003, respectively.



Volvo Trucks Agreement



On July 23, 1999, we and Volvo Trucks entered into an Operating Agreement
related to the warranty, maintenance, and service work we provide to Volvo Trucks managed vehicles, the sale by us of Volvo truck parts, joint advertising and marketing initiatives, and the co-development of Petro Stopping Centers by Volvo Trucks
and us to utilize our truck stop space for Volvo truck sales and marketing.



Alcohol Sales and Servicing Agreement



J.A.
Cardwell, Sr., James A. Cardwell, Jr., and Mrs. J.A. Cardwell, Sr. own 60.0%, 30.0%, and 10.0%, respectively, of the stock of C&PPR, Inc. (C&PPR). James A. Cardwell, Jr. is the sole shareholder of Petro Truckstops, Inc.
(Petro Truckstops) and Petro Beverage, Inc. We entered into agreements with C&PPR, Petro Truckstops, and Petro Beverage, Inc. relating to the retail sales of beer, wine, and wine coolers at a limited number of our Petro Stopping
Centers. The agreements continue in effect until terminated by either party. Under the agreements with C&PPR, Petro Truckstops, and Petro Beverage, Inc., we agreed to operate the alcohol sales business at these locations for these entities in
exchange for a percentage of the gross receipts generated from alcoholic beverage sales. The percentage of gross alcoholic beverage sales received by us is 10.0% in the case of C&PPR and 15.0% in the case of Petro Truckstops and Petro Beverage,
Inc., of which 5.0% in all cases serves as our reimbursement of all related operating expenses as defined under the agreements. In each of the agreements, the net payments to us are intended to be approximately equal to the gross profit received by
the above entities. Our revenues in connection with the C&PPR agreement were $55,000, $61,000, and $59,000 for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, respectively. Our revenues in connection with the Petro Truckstops agreement were
$43,000, $44,000, and $45,000 for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, respectively. Our revenues in connection with the Petro Beverage, Inc. agreement were $7,000, $8,000, and $7,000 for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and
2004, respectively.



Motor Media Arrangements



Concurrent with the formation of the Company in April 1992, Motor Media,
Inc. (Motor Media), which is owned 100% by James A. Cardwell, Jr., entered into a five-year agreement with us (the Motor Media Agreement), under which Motor Media leases floor and wall space at all Petro Stopping Centers
operated by us and sells space for in-store advertising to third parties. The term of the Motor Media Agreement expired in 1997 and was renewed for an additional five-year term that expired in 2002. The agreement is automatically renewed until
cancellation by either party with 60 days written notice. Under the Motor Media Agreement, we and Motor Media are entitled to 25.0% and 75.0%, respectively, of the gross revenues generated. We received $25,000, $15,000, and $28,000 for the years
ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, respectively, representing our share of the gross receipts generated. Motor Media has entered into similar floor and wall space leases with other truck stops nationwide.



Amusement and Video Poker Games Agreements



Under an agreement (the Amusement Agreement) between El Paso
Vending and Amusement Company (EPAC), of which J.A. Cardwell, Sr. and James A. Cardwell, Jr. own 99.0% and 1.0%, respectively, and us, EPAC furnishes and services video and other games for our company-operated Petro



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Stopping Centers. The term of the Amusement Agreement expired in May 2002 and operated on a month to month basis prior to
the renewal and extension of the Amusement Agreement, which was made as of April 1, 2003 for a three-year term ending March 31, 2006. The Amended Amusement Agreement shall automatically renew for successive one-year terms unless either party
provides a written notice of termination at least ninety days prior to the termination of the extended initial term or any renewal term. The Amended Amusement Agreement currently covers 31 of our company-operated Petro Stopping Centers, of which we
and EPAC are entitled to 50% each of the revenues generated by the games for 24 sites and with the remaining 7 sites, we and EPAC are entitled to 60% and 40%, respectively, of the revenues generated by the games. We received $2.5 million for the
year ended December 2002 and $2.1 million for each of the years ended December 2003 and 2004, representing our share of the revenues under the Amusement Agreement and the Amended Amusement Agreement.



Since June 1993 the Petro Stopping Center located in Shreveport, Louisiana
has featured video poker games housed in a separate on-site facility and operated by a third-party, Petro Truckstops, Inc., which is owned 100% by James A. Cardwell, Jr., who, under terms of a contract, pays 95.0% of the revenue collected to us and
retains 5.0% for operating expenses in accordance with a lease agreement. In order to satisfy state law requirements, in February 2000 we leased the Shreveport fuel island operation to Petro Truckstops, Inc., which operates the video poker offering.
Pursuant to the terms of the Property Lease Agreement, dated November 12, 1998, between us and Petro Truckstops, Inc., we receive rental income of $1.2 million per annum, which was received for each of the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and
2004. We also receive a management fee of $250,000 per annum, which was also received for each of the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004. Additionally, we sell diesel fuel to the Shreveport location that aggregated to $11.8 million, $13.8
million, and $20.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, respectively.



Principal Executive Offices



The office building in which our principal executive offices are located is owned by J.A. Cardwell, Sr. We rent the entire building under a lease agreement, as amended on July 10, 2003, which extended the term of the lease from December 31,
2005 to December 31, 2013. Under the lease, we pay rent totaling $336,000 per year. In addition to rent, we are required to pay all taxes, maintenance, and other operating expenses related to the leased building.



Effingham, Illinois Petro Stopping Center



The Petro Stopping Center located in Effingham, Illinois, is owned by Truck
Stop Property Owners, Inc. (Truck Stop), a corporation owned by Travis Roberts, and five former employees of the Company. Mr. Roberts is an employee of the Company since his rehire in June 2004, and owns 22.0% of the stock of Truck Stop.
We lease the Effingham site under a lease expiring in May 2006, which provides for adjustable base rent payments tied to interest rates, plus taxes, and operating expenses. We have three consecutive options to renew the lease for terms of five years
each at rental rates equal to the base rent, plus certain adjustments at the time of renewal. We also have the right of first refusal to purchase the Petro Stopping Center at any purchase price agreed upon between Truck Stop and a third-party. We
made rental payments to Truck Stop of $1.2 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004.



North Baltimore, Ohio Petro Stopping Center



The Petro Stopping Center located in North Baltimore, Ohio, was purchased from the previous lessor by TSP Holdings, LLC, a company that is wholly owned by
James A. Cardwell, Jr. Effective January 8, 2002, we leased the North Baltimore site under a lease with an initial ten year term and two consecutive renewal options of five years each. Pursuant to the terms of the lease agreement, we have the option
to purchase the Petro Stopping Center at a purchase price of $5.6 million any time during the lease. Under the lease terms, we pay rent totaling $682,080 per annum, which was paid on a pro-rata basis for the year ended December 31, 2002 in the
amount of $667,000. The entire $682,080 was paid for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2004.



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Agreement with Tejon Development Corporation



Pursuant to the terms of the Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement dated as of December 5, 1997 and amended as of
December 19, 2002 (the LLC Agreement), we formed a limited liability company, Petro Travel Plaza, LLC (Petro Travel Plaza), with Tejon Development Corporation (Tejon) to build and operate a Petro Stopping Center
branded location in Southern California. Under the terms of the LLC Agreement among us, Tejon, and Tejon Ranch Company, as guarantor, we made a capital contribution of $2.0 million for working capital and inventory, which was our initial investment
in this venture. Pursuant to the LLC Agreement, the Petro Travel Plaza financed construction of the location with a non-recourse credit facility. We received a management fee of $253,000, $382,000, and $374,000 for the years ended December 31, 2002,
2003, and 2004, respectively. Additionally, we are responsible for the administrative, accounting, and tax functions of the Petro Travel Plaza and received $25,000 for the year ended December 31, 2002 and $30,000 for each of the years ended December
31, 2003 and 2004 for these services. As a 40.0% member of the Petro Travel Plaza, we receive 40.0% of the locations operating earnings, which is accounted for using the equity method. Our 40% share amounted to income of $406,000, $476,000,
and $664,000 for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, respectively. This Petro Stopping Center location began operations in June 1999.



In addition to the LLC Agreement, we guaranteed a portion of Petro Travel Plazas debt under an Amended and Restated Guaranty Agreement dated
September 10, 2003. Under a Second Amendment to the Consolidated Master Credit Agreement dated as of September 23, 2004, our guarantee requirements were deleted in their entirety, without substitution.



Highway Service Ventures, Inc.



Highway Service Ventures, Inc. (HSV), a corporation in which
J.A. Cardwell, Sr. owns a 31.7% interest, operates four franchised Petro Stopping Centers located in Elkton, Maryland; Ruther Glen, Virginia; Florence, South Carolina; and Carnesville, Georgia. We believe none of these franchise agreements contain
terms that are more favorable to the franchisee than the comparable terms in any of our other franchise agreements. For the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004, we purchased receivables from HSV in the amounts of $10.2 million, $9.1
million, and $9.3 million, respectively. Additionally, we received franchise fees from HSV of approximately $1.1 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2003, and approximately $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2004.



Option and Right of First Refusal



Concurrent with the formation of the Company in April 1992, J.A. Cardwell,
Sr., James A. Cardwell, Jr., and officers and directors of the Company, executed an Option and Right of First Refusal Agreement that granted to us and other parties options, which expire in December 2006, to purchase certain properties owned by the
Cardwell Group or their affiliates that are located near or adjacent to certain of our Petro Stopping Centers, and a right of first refusal on these properties. The price at which an option property may be purchased will be equal to the fair market
value of the property when the option is exercised as determined by an appraisal.



Indemnity Agreements



Concurrent with our 2004
Refinancing Transactions, J.A. Cardwell, Sr., James A. Cardwell, Jr., Petro, Inc., and JAJCO II Inc. each entered into an indemnity agreement under which he or it agreed to indemnify us and the Holding Partnership, and the general and limited
partners thereof, for a definitive amount of debt arising out of the 2004 Refinancing Transactions. The indemnity agreements were entered into by the parties to address specific income tax issues arising out of the 2004 Refinancing Transactions
under the at-risk limitation rules, the partnership basis rules, and the liability allocation rules found in the Internal Revenue Code and the Treasury Regulations. Consequently, each partys obligation under its respective
indemnity agreement is determined by taking into account that partys basis in its partnership interest and the applicable at-risk rules and liability allocation rules. The indemnity agreements do not relieve us and the Holding
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out of the 2004 Refinancing Transactions until (i) an event of default or default has occurred in connection with one or
more of the debt obligations, which remains uncured and/or is not otherwise waived, (ii) all amounts owing on the debt obligations that are in default become immediately due and payable, and (iii) all real and personal property, if any, liable for
securing the debt obligations that are in default has been exhausted or otherwise disposed of to satisfy the debt obligations.



Tax Reimbursements



Under the terms of the Holding Partnerships Partnership Agreement, the Holding Partnership is required to make distributions to each of its partners
in an amount sufficient to allow each partner to pay federal, state, and local taxes with respect to the allocation of taxable income to such partner by us. Tax distributions are based on separate allocations of taxable income of the Holding
Partnership. Distributions for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, and 2004 were $15,000, $23,000, and $12,000, respectively.



Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services



Audit Fees. The aggregate audit fees billed by KPMG LLP for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2004 were approximately $144,000 and $164,000,
respectively. These fees were for professional services rendered in connection with the audit of our annual consolidated financial statements and with the review of the consolidated financial statements included in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q
as well as services that are normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements.



Audit-Related Fees. There were no audit-related fees billed by KPMG LLP for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2004.



Tax Fees. The aggregate tax fees billed by KPMG LLP for the years
ended December 31, 2003 and 2004 were approximately $39,000 and $143,000, respectively. These fees were for professional services rendered for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning.



All Other Fees. The aggregate other fees billed by KPMG LLP for the
years ended December 31, 2003 and 2004 were approximately $340,000 and $263,000, respectively. These fees were for professional services rendered in connection with our IRS Audits, 401K Audit, and an analysis of our life insurance policies.
Additionally, for the year ended December 31, 2004, professional services rendered in connection with our 2004 Refinancing Transactions are included.



Pre-approval Policies and Procedures.Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the Act), the Audit Committee is responsible for the
appointment, compensation, and oversight of the work of the independent accountants. As part of this responsibility, the Audit Committee is required to pre-approve the audit and permissible non-audit services performed by the independent accountants
in order to assure that such services do not impair the accountants independence from the Company. To implement these provisions of the Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission has issued rules specifying the types of services that the
independent accountants may not provide to their audit client, as well as the audit committees administration of the engagement of the independent accountants. Accordingly, the Audit Committee has adopted pre-approval policies and procedures
which sets forth the procedures under which services proposed to be performed by the independent accountants must be pre-approved.



Pursuant to the pre-approval polices and procedures, any proposed services require specific approval by the Audit Committee. With respect to each proposed
service, back-up documentation will be provided to the Audit Committee regarding the specific services to be approved. All services rendered by KPMG LLP were pre-approved by the Audit Committee for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2004.



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PART IV



Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules



| | (a) | The following documents are filed as a part of this report:
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|1. |  | Financial statements                                                                                                                                                                                
|   | 
|   |  | The following consolidated financial statements of the Company are included in Part II, Item 8 of this report:                                                                                      
|   |  |                                                                                                                                                                                                     
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|   |  | Consolidated Balance Sheets                                                                                                                                                                          |  | 24   
|   |  | Consolidated Statements of Operations                                                                                                                                                                |  | 25   
|   |  | Consolidated Statements of Changes in Partners Capital (Deficit) and Comprehensive Loss                                                                                                             |  | 26   
|   |  | Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows                                                                                                                                                                |  | 27   
|   |  | Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                                                                                                                                                           |  | 28-50
|   |  | Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm                                                                                                                                              |  | 51   
|   | 
|2. |  | Financial statements schedule and supplementary information required to be submitted.                                                                                                               
|   |  |                                                                                                                                                                                                     
|   |  | Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts                                                                                                                                                        |  | 52   
|   | 
|   |  | All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable, or not required, or because the required information is included in the audited consolidated financial statements
or notes thereto.
|   | 
|3. |  | and (b) Exhibits                                                                                                                                                                                    
|   | 
|   |  | Incorporated herein by reference is a list of Exhibits contained in the Exhibit Index on pages 68 through 71 of this Annual Report.                                                                 



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SIGNATURES



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.



PETRO STOPPING CENTERS, L.P.(Registrant)By:

/s/ J.A. Cardwell, Sr.J.A. Cardwell, Sr.Chairman and Chief Executive Officer(On behalf of the Registrant and as RegistrantsPrincipal Executive Officer)




Date: March 29, 2005



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of Petro Stopping Centers, L.P. and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.



|                           |  |                                                                                          |  |               
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|Signature                  |  | Title                                                                                    |  | Date          
|/s/ J.A. Cardwell, Sr.     |  | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)                       |  | March 29, 2005
|(J.A. Cardwell, Sr.)       |  |                                                                                          | 
|                           |  |                                                                                         
|/s/ Edward Escudero        |  | Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Chief Accounting Officer) |  | March 29, 2005
|(Edward Escudero)          |  |                                                                                          | 
|                           |  |                                                                                         
|/s/ James A. Cardwell, Jr. |  | President, Chief Operating Officer, and Director                                         |  | March 29, 2005
|(James A. Cardwell, Jr.)   |  |                                                                                          | 
|                           |  |                                                                                         
|/s/ Eddie H. Brailsford    |  | Director                                                                                 |  | March 29, 2005
|(Eddie H. Brailsford)      |  |                                                                                          |  |               
|                           |  |                                                                                         
|                           |  | Director                                                                                 |  |               
|(Timothy J. Devens)        |  |                                                                                          |  |               
|                           |  |                                                                                         
|/s/ Michel Gigou           |  | Director                                                                                 |  | March 29, 2005
|(Michel Gigou)             |  |                                                                                          |  |               
|                           |  |                                                                                         
|/s/ James M.E. Mixter, Jr. |  | Director                                                                                 |  | March 29, 2005
|(James M.E. Mixter, Jr.)   |  |                                                                                          |  |               
|                           |  |                                                                                         
|/s/ Larry J. Zine          |  | Director                                                                                 |  | March 29, 2005
|(Larry J. Zine)            |  |                                                                                          |  |               



Supplemental Information to be
Furnished with Reports Filed Pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act by Registrants which have not Registered Securities Pursuant to Section 12 of the Act.



The Company has not sent and will not send an annual report or proxy materials to its limited or general partners.



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EXHIBIT INDEX



|            |  |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
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|Exhibit No. |  | Exhibit Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
|3.01 (a)    |  | Amended and Restated Certificate of Limited Partnership of Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
|            | 
|3.02 (b)    |  | Certificate of Incorporation of Petro Financial Corporation.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
|            | 
|3.03 (b)    |  | Bylaws of Petro Financial Corporation.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
|            | 
|3.04 (f)    |  | Fourth Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Petro Stopping Centers, L.P., dated July 23, 1999, by and among Petro Inc., as a General Partner and Petro Stopping Centers Holdings,
L.P., Petro Holdings GP, L.L.C. and James A. Cardwell, Jr., as Limited Partners.                                                                                                                                                      
|            | 
|4.01 (q)    |  | Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement, dated February 9, 2004, among Petro Stopping Centers, L.P., Petro Stopping Centers Holdings, L.P., Petro Holdings Financial Corporation, Petro
Distributing, Inc., and Petro Financial Corporation, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent, and L/C Issuer, Bank of America, N.A., as Syndication Agent and the other lenders party thereto.                        
|            | 
|4.02 (q)    |  | Indenture, dated as of February 9, 2004, by and among Petro Stopping Centers, L.P. and Petro Financial Corporation, as Issuers, Petro Stopping Centers Holdings, L.P., Petro Holdings Financial
Corporation, and Petro Distributing, Inc., as Guarantors, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee, relating to Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.s $225 million aggregate principal amount 9.0% Senior Secured Notes due 2012.                   
|            | 
|4.03 (q)    |  | First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of February 9, 2004, by and among Petro Stopping Centers, L.P. and Petro Financial Corporation, as Issuers, Petro Stopping Centers Holdings, L.P., Petro
Holdings Financial Corporation, and Petro Distributing, Inc., as Guarantors, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee, relating to Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.s $225 million aggregate principal amount 9.0% Senior Secured Notes due
2012.
|            | 
|4.04 (q)    |  | Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of February 9, 2004, by and among Petro Stopping Centers, L.P. and Petro Financial Corporation, as Issuers, and U.S. Bank National Association, as
successor to State Street Bank and Trust Company, as Trustee, relating to Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.s $135 million aggregate principal amount 101⁄2% Senior Notes due 2007.                                                                  
|            | 
|4.05 (r)    |  | First Amendment to Credit Agreement, entered into as of January 21, 2005, among Petro Stopping Centers, L.P., Petro Stopping Centers Holdings, L.P., Petro Holdings Financial Corporation, Petro
Distributing, Inc., and Petro Financial Corporation, the Lenders, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent and L/C Issuer.                                                                                 
|            | 
|10.01 (a)   |  | Amended Split Dollar Life Insurance Agreement, dated as of May 1, 1995, among the Company, James A. Cardwell, Jr., Trustee of the James A., and Evonne Cardwell Trust Number Two and James A.
Cardwell, Jr., Trustee of the James A. Cardwell Trust No. Three.                                                                                                                                                                           
|            | 
|10.02 (a)   |  | Product Services Agreement, dated January 30, 1997, by and between C&R Distributing, Inc., a Texas corporation, and Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
|            | 
|10.03 (a)   |  | Petro/El Paso Amusement Services Agreement, dated January 30, 1997, by and between El Paso Vending and Amusement Company and Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
|            | 
|10.04 (a)   |  | Display Space Agreement, dated January 30, 1997, by and between Motor Media, Inc. and Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       



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|          | 
|10.05 (b) |  | Surety Drive lease agreement, dated April 30, 1992, between J.A. Cardwell, Sr. and Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.                                                                                                
|          | 
|10.06 (b) |  | Lease relating to the Effingham, Illinois, Stopping Center, dated May 23, 1990, between Truck Stop Property Owners, Inc. and Petro Inc.                                                                        
|          | 
|10.07 (b) |  | Profit Participation Agreement, dated March 1, 1993, between Pelican Gaming, Inc. and Petro Truckstops, Inc.                                                                                                   
|          | 
|10.08 (b) |  | Amended and Restated Sublease and Services Agreement dated to be effective as of February 26, 1993, between the Company and Petro Truckstops, Inc.                                                             
|          | 
|10.09 (c) |  | Form of the Companys Franchise Agreement.                                                                                                                                                                     
|          | 
|10.10 (d) |  | Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement of Petro Travel Plaza, LLC, dated as of December 5, 1997, among the Company, Tejon Ranch Company, as Guarantor.                                                  
|          | 
|10.11 (e) |  | Employment Agreement, dated February 10, 1999, by and between J.A. Cardwell, Sr. and Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.                                                                                              
|          | 
|10.12 (e) |  | Employment Agreement, dated February 10, 1999, by and between James A. Cardwell, Jr. and Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.                                                                                          
|          | 
|10.13 (f) |  | Amended and Restated PMPA Motor Fuels Franchise Agreement, dated July 23, 1999, by and between Exxon Mobil Corporation and Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.                                                        
|          | 
|10.14 (f) |  | Master Supply Contract for Resale of Oils and Greases, dated July 23, 1999, by and between Exxon Mobil Corporation and Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.                                                            
|          | 
|10.15 (g) |  | Property Lease Agreement, dated November 12, 1998, between Petro Stopping Centers, L.P. and Petro Truckstops, Inc.                                                                                             
|          | 
|10.16 (h) |  | Fuel Carrier Agreement, dated March 1, 2000, between Petro Stopping Centers, L.P. and C&R Distributing, Inc.                                                                                                   
|          | 
|10.17 (h) |  | Petro Parts and Service Agreements, dated May 3, 2000, between Petro Stopping Centers, L.P. and Volvo Trucks North America, Inc.                                                                               
|          | 
|10.18 (i) |  | Lease Agreement, dated October 25, 2000, between San Luis Partnership and Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.                                                                                                         
|          | 
|10.19 (j) |  | Lease Agreement, dated January 8, 2002, between TSP Holdings, LLC and Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.                                                                                                             
|          | 
|10.20 (k) |  | Amended Employee Agreement, dated February 1, 2002, by and between James A. Cardwell, Jr. and Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.                                                                                     
|          | 
|10.21 (l) |  | Lease Agreement, dated August 12, 2002, between Quadland Corporation and Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.                                                                                                          
|          | 
|10.22 (l) |  | Equipment Lease, dated August 12, 2002, between Tewel Corporation and Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.                                                                                                             
|          | 
|10.23 (m) |  | Services Outsourcing Agreement, dated July 1, 2001, between Mobil Diesel Supply Corporation and Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.                                                                                   
|          | 
|10.24 (m) |  | Second Amendment to the Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement of Petro Travel Plaza, LLC, dated as of December 19, 2002, by and between Petro Stopping Centers, L.P. and Tejon Development
Corporation.



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|10.25 (m) |  | Nonqualified Deferral Plan Administration Services Agreement, dated January 23, 2003, between Benefit Plan Services, Inc. and Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.                                                                                                                                                                           
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|10.26 (n) |  | Renewal and Extension of Petro/El Paso Amusement Services Agreement, dated April 1, 2003, by and between Petro Stopping Centers, L.P. and El Paso Vending and Amusement
Company.                                                                                                                                                     
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|10.27 (o) |  | Amendment No. 1 to Lease Agreement, dated July 10, 2003, by and between J.A. Cardwell, Sr., Trustee and Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.                                                                                                                                                                                                 
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|10.28 (p) |  | Letter Agreement, dated February 2, 2004, by and between ExxonMobil Oil Corporation and Mobil Diesel Supply Corporation, and Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.                                                                                                                                                                            
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|10.29 (p) |  | Fourth Amended and Restated Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement, dated February 9, 2004, by J.A. Cardwell, Sr. (Indemnitor) for the benefit of Petro Stopping Centers Holdings,
L.P., Petro Stopping Centers, L.P., Petro, Inc., Petro Holdings Financial Corporation, Petro Distributing, Inc., and Petro Financial Corporation.
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|10.30 (p) |  | Fourth Amended and Restated Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement, dated February 9, 2004, by J.A. Cardwell, Jr. (Indemnitor) for the benefit of Petro Stopping Centers Holdings,
L.P., Petro Stopping Centers, L.P., Petro, Inc., Petro Holdings Financial Corporation, Petro Distributing, Inc., and Petro Financial Corporation.
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|10.31 (p) |  | Fourth Amended and Restated Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement, dated February 9, 2004, by JAJCO II, Inc. (Indemnitor) for the benefit of Petro Stopping Centers Holdings, L.P.,
Petro Stopping Centers, L.P., Petro, Inc., Petro Holdings Financial Corporation, Petro Distributing, Inc., and Petro Financial Corporation.    
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|10.32 (p) |  | Second Amended and Restated Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement, dated February 9, 2004, by Petro, Inc. (Indemnitor) for the benefit of Petro Stopping Centers Holdings, L.P.,
Petro Stopping Centers, L.P., Petro, Inc., Petro Holdings Financial Corporation, Petro Distributing, Inc., and Petro Financial Corporation.       
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|10.33*    |  | Purchase Agreement, entered into as of March 4, 2005, by and among Petro Stopping Centers, L.P. and Bordentown Junction Truck Stop Joint Venture.                                                                                                                                                                                    
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|14.01 (p) |  | Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.s Professional Ethics Policy.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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|21.01 (a) |  | Subsidiaries of the Company.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
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|31.01*    |  | Chairman and Chief Executive Officers Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
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|31.02*    |  | Treasurer and Chief Financial Officers Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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|32*       |  | Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.                                                                                                                                                          

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|(a) | Incorporated by reference to Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996.
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|(b) | Incorporated by reference to Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 33-76154).
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|(c) | Incorporated by reference to Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997.
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|(d) | Incorporated by reference to Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1998.
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|(e) | Incorporated by reference to Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1999.
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|(f) | Incorporated by reference to Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on August 6, 1999.
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|(g) | Incorporated by reference to Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2000.
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|(h) | Incorporated by reference to Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2000.
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|(i) | Incorporated by reference to Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000.
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|(j) | Incorporated by reference to Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001.
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|(k) | Incorporated by reference to Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2002.
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|(l) | Incorporated by reference to Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2002.
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|(m) | Incorporated by reference to Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.
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|(n) | Incorporated by reference to Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2003.
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|(o) | Incorporated by reference to Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2003.
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|(p) | Incorporated by reference to Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.
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|(q) | Incorporated by reference to Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on February 23, 2004.
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|(r) | Incorporated by reference to Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on January 27, 2005.
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|* | Filed herewith
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