USA: Speedway and Pilot Flying J enter a joint venture

Pilot Flying J and Speedway have entered into a joint venture consisting of 120 travel plazas, primarily in the Southeast United States.

The new entity, PFJ Southeast LLC, will initially consist of 41 locations contributed by Speedway and 79 locations contributed by Pilot Flying J, all of which will carry either the Pilot or Flying J brand and will be operated by Pilot Flying J.

"This is another exciting chapter in a long-standing relationship between Pilot Flying J and Speedway," said Ken Parent, president of Pilot Flying J. "We look forward to providing an exceptional offering of products and services to our guests in the Southeast region."

The joint venture will provide investment for the upgrades and renovations of the 41 locations contributed by Speedway.

¨Speedway's core dedication to customer service, combined with Pilot Flying J's expertise as an exceptional travel center operator, will make PFJ Southeast LLC a premier choice for professional drivers throughout the Southeast," said Tony Kenney, president of Speedway.