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The Pennsylvania Turnpike's service plazas predominantly feature old-school fast food brands like Roy Rogers, managed by Applegreen, which has maintained a traditional menu that appeals more to older generations, while consumer tastes shift towards newer, upscale, and ethnic options. The reliance on long-term contracts and limited brand choices highlight challenges in adapting to changing preferences and industry trends.
Applegreen, the winning bidder to redevelop 18 highway service plazas in Massachusetts, has dropped out of the project due to unresolved negotiations, legal costs, and litigation threats from a competing bidder, leading MassDOT to seek a new partner to complete the redevelopment.
Applegreen has withdrawn from lease negotiations with Massachusetts Department of Transportation to redevelop 18 highway service plazas, including those on the Mass. Turnpike, after losing bidder Global Partners challenged the deal through media, government relations, and a pending lawsuit.