Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards, Noncurrent
Tax loss carryforwards
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible noncurrent operating loss carryforwards.
Immaterial Error Correction Charge
Amount on financial statements related to corrections of prior year errors in the current year financial statements when the effect of the prior year error was immaterial to the prior year financial statements and the current year correction is immaterial to the current year financial statements.
Charge to correct for certain immaterial misstatements
Schedule of Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of location in our consolidated balance sheets of the deferred tax assets and liabilities
Tabular disclosure of the components of location in our consolidated balance sheets of the deferred tax assets and liabilities.
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred tax amounts are included in:
Deferred Tax Liabilities Other Noncurrent
Other noncurrent liabilities
Amount of other deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences, net of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards net of valuation allowances expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Operating Loss Carryforwards Available for Off Setting Against Future Taxable Income
Operating loss carryforward available to us for the purpose of offsetting future taxable income through 2032 subject to an annual limitation
Represents the amount of operating loss carryforward available to us for the purpose of offsetting future taxable income subject to an annual limitation.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases (Decreases) Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Additions (reductions) to prior year tax positions
Amount of increase (decrease) in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns.
Other Tax Carryforwards Amount
Other tax carryforwards
Amount of other tax carryforwards, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws.
Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowances Expected not Realized
Amount of valuation allowances expected to not realize
Represents the amount of valuation allowance related to certain of the entity's deferred tax assets in certain jurisdictions for which the they continue to believe that it is more likely than not that they will not realize those assets due to the specific circumstances in those jurisdictions.
Federal Net Operating Loss Carryforward used Against Tax Payable
Amount of federal net operating loss carryforward used to reduce tax payable
Represents the amount of net operating loss carryforward used to reduce the amount of tax that would otherwise have been payable.
Amendment Description
Deferred tenant improvements allowance
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from deferred tenant improvements allowance and carryforwards expected to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.
Deferred Tax Assets Deferred Tenant Improvements Allowance Current
Amendment Flag
Deferred Tax Assets Straight Line Rent Accrual Current
Straight line rent accrual
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from straight line rent accrual and carryforwards expected to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.
Deferred Tax Assets Deferred Tenant Improvements Allowance Non Current
Deferred tenant improvements allowance
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from deferred tenant improvements allowance and carryforwards expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Proceeds from State Department of Transportation
The cash inflow by a related party from a state agency in connection with the taking of a property by eminent domain.
Proceeds from VDOT
Term of Scheduled Rent Increases from the Inception Of The Lease
The term of scheduled rent increase from the initial lease term
Represents the term of scheduled rent increases since the inception of the lease.
Rental Payments excluding Related Party
Rent paid to others
Represents other rental payments during the period excluding related party.
Loss Contingency Maximum Verified Costs Prior To Specific Period
Maximum verified costs, prior to March 2018
Represents the maximum verified costs, prior to March 2018 that are directly related to the development and implementation of a comprehensive California Enhanced Environmental Compliance Program for the underground storage tank systems.
Represents the verified compliance costs incurred during the reporting period.
Loss Contingency Verified Compliance Costs Incurred
Verified compliance costs incurred
Loss Contingency Number of Plaintiffs Pursuing non California Claims
Number of plaintiffs pursuing non-California claims
Represents the number of plaintiffs pursuing non-California claims.
Loss Contingency Number of Remaining Plaintiffs Pursuing non California Claims
Number of remaining plaintiffs pursuing non-California claims
Represents the number of remaining plaintiffs pursuing non-California claims.
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Goodwill
Goodwill
The amount of goodwill recognized as of the acquisition date.
Area of property
Area of Real Estate Property
Other current liabilities
Amount of liabilities incurred for goods and services received that are used in the entity's business and related party payables and other liabilities due within one year or within the normal operating cycle, if longer, assumed at the acquisition date.
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Current Liabilities Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities
Completed Improvement Projects [Member]
Completed improvement projects
Represents information pertaining to completed improvement projects assets of the entity.
Ongoing Improvement Projects [Member]
Ongoing improvement projects
Represents information pertaining to ongoing improvement projects assets of the entity.
Agreements with Franchisees [Member]
Agreements with franchisees
Represents information pertaining to franchise right agreements with franchisees.
Maximum Measurement Period from Acquisition on date which Impact Value of Goodwill
Maximum Measurement Period from Acquisition on date which Impact Value of Goodwill
Represents information pertaining to maximum period from the acquisition date, which may impact the value of goodwill.
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Interest Expense Net
Interest expense, net
The amount of the interest expense, net reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Award Type [Axis]
Schedule of Reconciliation of Gross Profit Less Site Level Operating Expenses to Consolidated Income before Income Taxes [Table Text Block]
Schedule of reconciliation of gross margin less site level operating expenses to consolidated pretax income
Tabular disclosure pertaining to reconciliation of gross margin less site level operating expenses to consolidated pretax income.
Gross Profit Less Site Level Operating Expenses
Total gross margin in excess of site level operating expenses
Aggregate revenue less cost of goods and services sold and site level operating expenses or operating expenses directly attributable to the revenue generation activity.
Total gross margin less site level operating expenses
Payments to Acquire Businesses Net of Cash Acquired and Property Plant and Equipment
Capital investments (including acquisitions of businesses)
The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase and acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets.
Reconciliation of gross margin less site level operating expenses to consolidated pretax income
Reconciliation of Gross Margin Less Site Level Operating Expenses to Consolidated Pretax Income [Abstract]
Nine travel centers and one convenience store
Represents information pertaining to the acquisition of thirty one convenience store.
Nine Travel Centers One Convenience Stores [Member]
Goasis Brand [Member]
Goasis brand
Represents the Goasis brand name, in which the entity operates.
Minit Mart Brand [Member]
Minit Mart brand
Represents the Minit mart brand name, in which the entity operates.
Travel Centers [Member]
Travel Center Segment
Represents information pertaining to travel centers owned or operated by the entity.
Travel centers
Convenience Store [Member]
Convenience stores
Represents information pertaining to the geographically diverse convenience stores operating segment.
Convenience Store Segment
Number of Fueling Positions
Number of fueling stations
Represents the number of fueling positions of convenience stores.
Number of Properties, Operated Under Joint Venture
Number of properties operated under joint venture
Represents the information pertaining to properties owned in minority interest and operated under joint venture.
Document Period End Date
Risks and Uncertainties [Policy Text Block]
Certain Significant Risks and Uncertainties
Disclosure of risks and uncertainties that may impact the reporting entity's financial result.
Future Minimum Payments Period [Axis]
Information pertaining to period for which future minimum payments are due.
Future Minimum Payments Period [Domain]
Period for which future minimum payments are due.
Future Minimum Payments Period 2013 [Member]
2013
Represents the future minimum payments due in 2013.
Future Minimum Payments Period 2014 [Member]
2014
Represents the future minimum payments due in 2014.
Future Minimum Payments Period 2015 [Member]
2015
Represents the future minimum payments due in 2015.
Future Minimum Payments Period 2016 [Member]
2016
Represents the future minimum payments due in 2016.
Future Minimum Payments Period 2017 [Member]
2017
Represents the future minimum payments due in 2017.
Future Minimum Payments Period 2018 [Member]
2018
Represents the future minimum payments due in 2018.
Entity [Domain]
Future Minimum Payments Period 2019 [Member]
2019
Represents the future minimum payments due in 2019.
Future Minimum Payments Period 2020 [Member]
2020
Represents the future minimum payments due in 2020.
Future Minimum Payments Period 2021 [Member]
2021
Represents the future minimum payments due in 2021.
Future Minimum Payments Period 2022 [Member]
2022
Represents the future minimum payments due in 2022.
Future Minimum Payments Period 2023 [Member]
2023
Represents the future minimum payments due in 2023.
Future Minimum Payments Period 2024 [Member]
2024
Represents the future minimum payments due in 2024.
Future Minimum Payments Period 2025 [Member]
2025
Represents the future minimum payments due in 2025.
O'Brien and Rebholz [Member]
Messrs. O'Brien and Rebholz
Represents information pertaining to Messrs. O'Brien and Rebholz.
Additional Travel Centers [Member]
Additional travel centers
Represents information pertaining to the acquisition of additional travel centers.
Young [Member]
Mr. Young
Represents information pertaining to Mr. Young.
Stock Purchased During Period Shares New Issues
Common shares purchased in a public offering
Number of shares purchased by related party in a public offering.
Percentage of Non Fuel Revenue to be Paid by Lessee
Percentage of non-fuel revenue
Represents the percentage of non-fuel revenue increase over a base amount to be paid by the lessee.
Percentage of Fuel Revenue to be Paid by Lessee
Percentage of fuel revenue
Represents the percentage of fuel revenue increase over a base amount to be paid by the lessee.
Amount of Percentage Rent to be Waived
Percentage rent to be waived
Represents the amount of percentage rent to be waived.
Percentage Rent to be Waived During the Reporting Period
Represents the percentage rent waived during the period.
Percentage rent waived
Amount to be Funded Annually by Related Party Entity for Leasehold Improvements
Annual funding agreed to be provided
Represents the amount to be funded annually for leasehold improvements by the related party.
Amount to be Funded Annually by Related Party Entity for Leasehold Improvements Period
Period during which annual funding will be provided
Represents the period for which leasehold improvements will be funded annually by the related party.
Amount Funded by Related Party Entity for Qualifying Tenant Improvements
Funding received for qualifying tenant improvements
Represents the amount of improvements to real estate properties made by lessor and sold by the entity.
Accretion of Leasehold Improvement Receivable
Accretion of leasehold improvement receivable recognized in interest income
Amount of accretion of leasehold improvement receivable.
Deferred Tenant Improvements Allowance
Unamortized balance of the deferred tenant improvements allowance
Represents the carrying value of deferred tenant improvements allowance as of the balance sheet date.
Amounts of minimum lease payments required under the HPT Leases
Related Party Transaction Minimum Lease Payments Due [Abstract]
Leases of Lessee and Lessor Disclosure [Text Block]
Leasing Transactions
The entire disclosure for lessee entity's leasing arrangements including, but not limited to, all of the following: (a.) The basis on which contingent rental payments are determined, (b.) The existence and terms of renewal or purchase options and escalation clauses, (c.) Restrictions imposed by lease agreements, such as those concerning dividends, additional debt, and further leasing. Also includes disclosures for lessor entity's leasing arrangements for operating, capital and leveraged leases.
Related Party Transaction Rent for Ground Leases Acquired by Related Party
Rent for Ground Leases Acquired by HPT
Represents the rent for ground leases acquired by the related party.
Related Party Transaction Total Minimum Lease Payments Due
Total Minimum Lease Payments Due to HPT
Represents the total of minimum rent and rent for ground leases acquired by the related party.
Represents the rent for ground leases subleased from the related party.
Related Party Transaction Rent for Ground Leases Subleased from Related Party
Rent for Ground Leases Subleased from HPT
Rent Deferral Agreement Option to Defer Monthly Rent Payment Amount
Amount by which monthly rent payment can be deferred
Represents the amount by which the lessee had an option to defer the monthly rent payments under the rent deferral agreement.
Rent Deferral Agreement Number of Shares Issued
Common shares issued pursuant to deferral agreement
Represents the number of common shares issued pursuant to rent deferral agreement.
Interest Rate on Deferred Rent Amount Outstanding
Interest rate on deferred rent amount outstanding (as a percent)
Represents the monthly interest rate on deferred rent amount outstanding.
Period from Latest Expiration of Lease Term During which Entity Can be Required to Conduct Registered Public Offering of Common Shares Issued to Related Party
Period following the latest of the expiration of the lease terms during which the entity can be required to conduct registered public offering of common shares issued
Represents the period following the latest of the expiration of the lease terms during which the entity can be required to conduct a registered public offering with respect to its common shares issued to the related party pursuant to the rent deferral agreement.
Cash payments to HPT under the HPT Leases
Represents the cash payment for minimum rent and interest on deferred rent under leases.
Minimum Rentals and Interest on Deferred Rent
Rent Deferral Agreement Deferred Rent Accrued
Rent deferred under rent deferral agreement
Represents the amount of deferred rent accrued under the rent deferral agreement during the reporting period.
Related Party Transaction Minimum Percentage of Business Time Devoted
Minimum percentage of business time devoted
Represents the minimum percentage of business time that is devoted by the related party for services to the entity.
Related Party Transaction Percentage of Total Cash Compensation Paid
Represents the percentage of total cash compensation that is paid to the related party by the entity.
Percentage of total cash compensation paid
Related Party Employees Number
Number of employees
Represents the number of persons employed by a related party of the entity.
Related Party Transaction Number of Real Estate Properties Qualifying for Sale Leaseback Accounting
Number of real estate properties at which sales of improvements accounted for as sale/leaseback transactions
Represents the number of real estate properties where leased assets and a liability are recognized in the consolidated balance sheet related to failed sale leaseback accounting and sales of improvements to the lessor are accounted for as sale/leaseback transactions.
Related Party Transaction Business Management Fees as Percentage of Aggregate of Gross Fuel Margin and Nonfuel Revenues
Business management fee as percentage of sum of gross fuel margin and total nonfuel revenues
Represents the business management fees payable to related party, expressed as a percentage of the aggregate of gross fuel margin and total nonfuel revenues.
Related Party Transaction Pro Rata Share of Internal Audit Costs
Pro rata share in cost of providing internal audit function
Represents the entity's pro rata share of the internal audit costs borne by the related party.
Period by which Term of Business Management Agreement is Automatically Renewed
Period by which business management agreement get automatically renewed
Represents the period by which the term of business management agreement gets automatically renewed unless a notice for non-renewal is given.
Period before which Written Notice is Required for Termination of Business Management Agreement
Period before which written notice is required to be given for termination of business management agreement
Represents the period before which written notice is required to be given for termination of business management agreement.
Period before which Notice is Required for Termination of Business Management Agreement upon Change in Control
Period before which notice is required for termination of business management agreement upon change in control
Represents the period before which notice is required to be given for termination of business management agreement upon change in control.
Period after Notice of Default for which Violation of Agreement Remain Uncured for Termination of Business Management Agreement
Period after notice of default for which violation of agreement remain uncured for termination of business management agreement
Represents the period after notice of default for which violation of agreement remain uncured for termination of business management agreement.
Portion of the awards granted that vested on grant date
Description of award terms as to how many shares or portion of an award are no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, thereby giving the employee the legal right to convert the award into shares, expressed as a percentage.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Percentage
Portion of the awards granted which will vest on each of the next four anniversaries of the grant date
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights to be Vested on Each of Next Four Anniversaries
Represents the portion of awards granted which will vest on each of the next four anniversaries of the grant date.
Related Party Transaction Share Ownership Restrictions Maximum Percentage of Equity Shares that Can be Acquired without Approval
Maximum percentage of any class of equity shares that can be acquired
Represents the maximum percentage of equity shares of the entity, which any single person or a group can acquire.
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Premiums paid under property insurance program
This element represents the amount of annual premiums for property insurance pursuant to an insurance program arranged by the equity method investee.
Equity Method Investment Property Insurance Annual Premium Amount
Entity Voluntary Filers
Represents the amount paid to the related party in connection with a shareholder derivative litigation.
Related Party Transaction Shareholder Derivative Litigation Amount Paid
Amount paid in connection with shareholder derivative litigation
Entity Current Reporting Status
Other
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences not separately disclosed, which are expected to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.
Deferred Tax Assets, Other Current
Entity Filer Category
Reserves
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from other reserves not separately disclosed which are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense Reserves and Accruals Reserves Noncurrent
Entity Public Float
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences not separately disclosed, which are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Deferred Tax Assets, Other Noncurrent
Other
Entity Registrant Name
Operating Loss Carryforwards Used to Reduce Tax Liability
Net operating loss carryforward used to reduce the amount of tax that would otherwise have been payable
Represents the operating loss carryforwards used to reduce tax liability.
Entity Central Index Key
The amount of long-term debt reported by an equity method investment of the entity.
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Long Term Debt
Debt balance for which locations owned by equity investee are encumbered
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary of significant accounting policies
Future amortization of deferred financing fees in 2014
The amount of amortization of deferred financing fees expected to be recognized during the first fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.
Future Amortization of Financing Costs Year One
The amount of amortization of deferred financing fees expected to be recognized during the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.
Future Amortization of Financing Costs Year Two
Future amortization of deferred financing fees in 2015
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Future Amortization of Financing Costs Year Three
Future amortization of deferred financing fees in 2016
The amount of amortization of deferred financing fees expected to be recognized during the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.
The amount of amortization of deferred financing fees expected to be recognized during the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.
Future Amortization of Financing Costs Year Four
Future amortization of deferred financing fees in 2017
The amount of amortization of deferred financing fees expected to be recognized during the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.
Future Amortization of Financing Costs Year Five
Future amortization of deferred financing fees in 2018
Future amortization of deferred financing fees in 2017
The amount of amortization of deferred financing fees expected to be recognized during the sixth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.
Future Amortization of Financing Costs Year Six
Self Insurance Reserve [Abstract]
Self Insurance Reserves
Leasing Transaction [Abstract]
Leasing Transactions
Reclassifications [Abstract]
Reclassifications and Revisions
Represents the number of real estate properties where leased assets and a liability are recognized in the consolidated balance sheet related to failed sale leaseback accounting.
Related Party Transaction Number of Real Estate Properties on Lease
Number of real estate properties
Principles of Consolidation [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation
Property and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment
Concentration Risk [Abstract]
Concentration of Credit Risk
Represents the number of industries from which the entity is exposed to concentration risk.
Concentration Risk Number of Industries
Number of industries from which the entity is exposed to concentration risk
Number of travel centers up to which a network of natural gas fueling lanes is agreed to be constructed by Shell
Represents the number of real estate properties up to which a network of natural gas fueling lanes is agreed to be constructed by the counterparty of the agreement.
Number of Real Estate Properties up to which Network of Natural Gas Fueling Lanes is Agreed to be Constructed by Counterparty
Tangible personal property used to produce goods and services, including, but is not limited to, tools, dies and molds, computer and office equipment and equipment commonly used in offices and stores that have no permanent connection to the structure of a building or utilities.
Machinery Equipment and Furniture [Member]
Machinery, equipment and furniture
Schedule of details amounts related to the HPT Leases and other leases that are reflected in real estate rent expense in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss)
Schedule of Rent Expense and Related Party Leases [Table Text Block]
Tabular reconciliation of amounts paid and rent expense incurred under related party leases to rent expense reflected in real estate rent caption of statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
Cash payments for rent under HPT Leases
Cash Payment for Rent under Leases
Represents the cash payment for rent under leases.
Related Party Transaction Number of Real Estate Properties Failed Sale Leaseback Financing
Number of real estate properties leased to be recognized
Number of real estate properties at which leased assets are to be recognized in the consolidated balance sheet
Represents the number of real estate properties where leased assets and a liability are recognized in the consolidated balance sheet related to failed sale leaseback accounting because more than a minor portion is subleased to third parties.
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Related Party Transaction Number of Real Estate Properties Now Qualifying for Sale Leaseback Accounting
Number of travel centers that were previously subleased to franchisees
Represents the number of real estate properties leased from a related party that now qualify for sale/leaseback accounting because it is no longer subleased to a third party.
Sites now qualifying for sale-leaseback accounting because they are no longer sub-leased to 3rd party
Number of former franchisee travel centers acquired
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Interest Paid on Deferred Rent Obligation
Interest paid on deferred rent obligation
Represents the interest paid on deferred rent obligation.
Decrease in property and equipment on business acquisition
Represents the decrease in property and equipment on acquisition of business and elimination of sublease.
Related Party Transaction, Decrease in Property and Equipment on Acquisition of Business
Decrease in sale-leaseback financing obligation on business acquisition
Represents the decrease in sale/leaseback financing obligation on acquisition of business and elimination of sublease.
Related Party Transaction, Decrease in Sale and Leaseback Obligations on Acquisition of Business
Reduction in sale/leaseback financing obligation
Related Party Transaction, Decrease in Sale and Leaseback Obligations on Acquisition of Business, Current
Decrease in current portion of sale/leaseback financing obligation on business acquisition
Represents the decrease in current portion of sale/leaseback financing obligation on acquisition of business and elimination of sublease.
Decrease in noncurrent portion of sale/leaseback financing obligation on business acquisition
Related Party Transaction, Decrease in Sale and Leaseback Obligations on Acquisition of Business, Noncurrent
Represents the decrease in noncurrent portion of sale/leaseback financing obligation on acquisition of business and elimination of sublease.
Gain on business acquisition
Represents the gain or loss upon acquisition of business and elimination of sublease, thereby qualifying for normal sale/leaseback accounting.
Related Party Transaction, Gain (Loss) on Acquisition of Business
Related Party Transaction, Revenue from Return on Investment
Return on investment
Represents the distribution from related party representing a return on investment.
Related Party Transaction, Revenue from Return on Capital
Represents the distribution from related party representing a return on capital.
Return on capital
Accrued Percentage Rent Payable
This element represents the accrued rent payable during the period from lessee-operators based on revenues generated in their operations, generally in excess of a base amount.
Accrued estimated percentage rent not yet paid
Acquisitions
AIC
Represents information pertaining to Affiliates Insurance Company.
Affiliates Insurance Company [Member]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Amount Funded by Related Party Entity for Leasehold Improvements
Amount funded for leasehold improvements
Represents the total amount of leasehold improvements funded by the related party without an increase in rent.
Document Type
Related Party Transaction, Number of Real Estate Properties for which Subleases were Terminated
Number of real estate properties for which subleases were terminated
Represents information pertaining to the number of real estate properties for which the subleases were terminated, qualifying the related properties for sale leaseback accounting and reducing the liability.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Business Acquisition, Improvement Costs
Represents the amount spent during the period to improve the sites that were acquired by the entity.
Amount spent to improve sites
Represents the number of businesses acquired, that are expected to be rebranded.
Business Acquisition, Number of Businesses Expected to be Rebranded
Number of sites expected to be rebranded
Represents the number of businesses acquired, that are functioning as ancillary operations.
Business Acquisition, Number of Businesses Functioning as Ancillary Operations
Number of sites functioning as ancillary operations
Represents the number of business acquired that were subsequently rebranded.
Business Acquisition, Number of Businesses Rebranded
Number of sites rebranded
Business Acquisition, Rebranding Costs
Amount spent to rebrand the site
Represents the amount spent during the period to rebrand the businesses acquired under the business acquisition.
Business Acquisition, Purchase Accounting Adjustments, Maximum Tenure
Acquisition measurement period
Represents the maximum period within which the business acquisition purchase accounting adjustments can be made.
Acquisitions
Business Combinations and Asset Purchase Disclosure [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for business combinations and asset purchases (or series of individually immaterial business combinations and asset purchases) completed during the period, including background, timing, and recognized assets and liabilities.
This element represents the costs related to the sale of nonfuel products and services such as truck repair and maintenance services, full service restaurants, quick service restaurants, travel and convenience stores and other driver amenities and excludes depreciation.
Nonfuel
Costs of Goods and Services Sold Nonfuel
Deferred rent
Deferred Rent Noncurrent
This element represents the deferred rent payable pursuant to the rent deferral agreement with the principal landlord.
Deferred Rent Payable [Axis]
Information pertaining to deferred rent payable.
Deferred Rent Payable [Domain]
Information pertaining to deferred rent payable.
Deferred Rent Payable in December 2022 [Member]
Deferred rent obligation payable in December 2022
Represents the deferred rent payable in December 2022.
Represents the deferred rent payable in June 2024.
Deferred Rent Payable in June 2024 [Member]
Deferred rent obligation payable in June 2024
Deferred rent payments to be made in future years.
Deferred rent payable
Deferred rent obligation
Deferred Rent Payments
Deferred Tenant Improvements, Allowance Amortization
Less deferred tenant improvements allowance amortization
Represents the amortization of deferred tenant improvements allowance.
Deferred Tenant Improvements Allowance, Current
Current portion of deferred tenant improvements allowance
Represents the current portion of deferred tenant improvements allowance as of the balance sheet date.
Deferred Tenant Improvements Allowance, Noncurrent
Deferred tenant improvements allowance
Represents the noncurrent portion of deferred tenant improvements allowance as of the balance sheet date.
Document and Entity Information
Equity Method Investment, Property Insurance Coverage Amount
Coverage of property insurance
Represents the amount of coverage provided for property insurance pursuant to an insurance program arranged by the equity method investee.
Franchise Operated Units [Member]
Franchisee operated sites
Units that are owned and operated by the franchisees.
Franchise Units Subleased [Member]
Franchisee subleased sites
Units that are subleased by the franchisees from the entity.
Franchise units subleased
This element represents the amount of share-based compensation expense recognized during the period for an equity incentive plan when the shares granted have no par value.
Grants under equity incentive plan
Grants under Equity Incentive Plan
Hospitality Properties Trust [Member]
HPT
Represents information pertaining to Hospitality Properties Trust, a major shareholder of the entity.
Subsidiaries of HPT
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Noncash Deferred Expense
Tax expense related to a noncash deferred liability arising from foreign currency translation adjustments
Tax expense related to noncash deferred liability that arose from the amortization of indefinite lived intangible assets for tax purposes but not for GAAP purposes and foreign currency translation adjustments that were unavailable to offset deferred tax assets.
Number of years of profitability used to estimate the change in valuation allowance
Represents the number of years over which the entity has been profitable which is used to determine the change in valuation allowance.
Number of Years for which the Entity has been Profitable
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Related Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets
Tax expense related to a noncash deferred liability arising from amortization of indefinite lived intangible assets for tax purposes but not for GAAP purposes
Tax expense related to a noncash deferred liability arising from amortization of indefinite lived intangible assets for tax purposes.
Increase (Decrease) Operating Leases Annual Rent Basis Spread on Reference Rate
Rate of increase in annual amount, basis spread (as a percent)
The percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the amount of increase in the annual rent payable to the entity when the improvements funded exceed the stipulated amount.
The reference rate for the variable rate, such as LIBOR or the US Treasury rate and the maturity of the reference rate used, such as three months or six months LIBOR, for computing the amount of increase in the annual rent payable to the entity when the improvements funded exceed the stipulated amount.
Rate of increase in annual amount, basis
Increase (Decrease) Operating Leases Annual Rent Description of Reference Rate
The fixed interest rate used to compute the amount of increase in the annual rent payable by the entity when the improvements funded exceed the stipulated amount.
Increase (Decrease) Operating Leases Annual Rent, Fixed Interest Rate
Rate of increase in annual amount (as a percent)
Interest Paid on Deferred Amount Outstanding
Less interest paid on deferred rent
Represents the interest paid on deferred rent outstanding.
Lease and Rental Expense [Abstract]
Summary of details amounts related to the HPT Leases and other leases that are reflected in real estate rent expense in condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss)
Summary of various amounts related to our HPT Leases that are reflected in our operating results and a reconciliation of those amounts to our consolidated financial statements
Lease Liabilities [Abstract]
Summarizes the details amounts related to our HPT Leases that are included in our condensed consolidated balance sheets
Lease Liabilities, Current
Current HPT Leases liabilities
Represents the aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current liabilities related to the leases with the principal landlord and a related party, including liabilities (i) to recognize rent and interest on deferred rent payable in less than one year, (ii) to recognize the effect of landlord incentives equally over the lease term, (iii) to recognize that certain sites covered by the lease did not qualify for operating lease treatment in a sale/leaseback because more than a minor portion is subleased, (iv) to recognize the deferred gain on the sale portion of sale/leaseback transactions, and (v) to recognize rent expense evenly over the lease term.
Total Current HPT Leases liabilities
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,507 as of March 31, 2014, and $1,304 as of December 31, 2013)
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Lease Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current HPT Leases liabilities:
Total Noncurrent HPT Lease liabilities
Lease Liabilities, Noncurrent
Noncurrent HPT Leases liabilities
Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent liabilities related to the leases with our principal landlord and a related party, including liabilities (i) to recognize lease expense evenly over the lease term, (ii) to recognize the effect of landlord incentives equally over the lease term, (iii) to recognize that certain sites covered by the lease did not qualify for operating lease treatment in a sale/leaseback because more than a minor portion is subleased, (iv) to recognize the deferred gain on the sale portion of sale/leaseback transactions, and (v) the obligation to pay deferred rent.
Lease Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Noncurrent HPT Leases liabilities:
Represents the current portion of lease obligations.
Lease Obligations Current
Total current HPT Leases obligations
Current portion of straight line rent accrual
Represents the current portion of straight line rent accrual as of the balance sheet date.
Accrued Straight Line Rent Current
Lease Obligations, Noncurrent
Total Noncurrent HPT Lease obligations
Represents the noncurrent portion of lease obligations.
Leasehold improvements receivable
Leasehold Improvements Receivable, Current
This element represents the discounted amount of the remaining uncollected tenant improvements allowance.
Litigation Against Numerous Companies in Petroleum Industry [Member]
Numerous companies in the petroleum industry, including predecessor and subsidiaries against which litigations were filed
Represents information pertaining to the litigation against numerous companies in the petroleum industry, including predecessor and subsidiaries of the entity.
OBrien and Rebholz and Young [Member]
Messrs. O'Brien and Rebholz and Young
Represents information pertaining to Messrs. O'Brien, Rebholz and Young.
Litigation by Riverside County [Member]
Litigation by Riverside County
Represents the information pertaining to litigation by Riverside County seeking civil penalties and injunctive relief for alleged past violations of various state laws and regulations relating to management of underground storage tanks.
Loss Contingency Benchmark Temperature of Motor Fuel at Time of Sale at which it was Purchased by Retail Purchasers
Temperature of motor fuel at the time of sale, at which it was allegedly purchased by retail purchasers (in Fahrenheit)
Represents the baseline temperature of motor fuel at the time of sale, over which it was allegedly purchased by retail purchasers.
Represents the period for which damages would be payable to the plaintiff in the legal matter.
Loss Contingency, Damages Period
Period for which damages would be payable
Loss Contingency, Insurance Limit for Identified Liabilities
Insurance for certain environmental liabilities known at the time of issuance of policies
Represents the insurance amount for certain environmental liabilities known at the time of issuance of policies.
Loss Contingency, Insurance Limit for Unidentified Liabilities
Insurance for certain environmental liabilities not known at the time of issuance of policies
Represents the insurance amount for certain environmental liabilities not known at the time of issuance of policies.
Number of cases remanded
Represents the total number of claims remanded during the period, of which the entity is only a party to a single case.
Loss Contingency Claims Remanded Number
Number of lawsuits in which major petroleum refineries and retailers have been named as defendants
Loss Contingency, Number of Lawsuits in which Major Petroleum Refiners and Retailers have been Named as Defendants
Represents the number of lawsuits in which major petroleum refiners and retailers have been named as defendants.
Loss Contingency, Number of Sites at which Annual Inspection was Performed
Number of sites at which annual inspection performed
Represents the number of sites at which annual inspection was performed.
Loss Contingency, Number of States
Number of states
Represents the number of states in which a series of class action lawsuits are filed.
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement Cash Consideration
Cash paid for settlement
Represents the cash portion of the consideration that was paid by all defendants to settle the legal matter during the period.
Represents the amount of consideration as a credit for certain improvements under the settlement of the legal matter.
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement Consideration for Certain Improvements
Settlement amount as a credit for certain improvements
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements Policy Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure of the adoption of new accounting pronouncements that may impact the entity's financial reporting.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Noncash rent expense
Noncash Rent Expense
This element represents the rent expensed but not paid in cash.
Nonfuel Merchandise, Net of Reserves
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet less valuation reserves and adjustments of nonfuel merchandise.
Nonfuel products
Nonfuel
Nonfuel Revenue
This element represents the revenue from nonfuel products and services such as truck repair and maintenance services, full service restaurants, quick service restaurants, travel and convenience stores and other driver amenities.
Nonfuel revenues
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Number of Businesses Expected to be Acquired as Per Agreement
Number of travel centers expected to be acquired
Represents the number of travel centers expected to be acquired as per the agreement.
Number of Installments in which Deferred Rent is Payable
Number of installments in which deferred rent is payable
Represents the number of installments in which deferred rent is payable.
Number of Other Companies that became Shareholder of AIC
Number of other companies of the related party entity that became a shareholder of AIC
Represents the number of other companies that became a shareholder of AIC during the period.
Related Party Transaction Decrease in Annual Rent Payable Lease Amendment
Decrease to annual rent payable related to a lease agreement
Represents the decrease in annual rent payable of the entity as a result of a lease amendment.
Number of Travel Centers Acquired Formerly Operated by Franchisee
Represents the number of travel centers formerly operated by a franchisee.
Number of travel centers formerly operated by franchisees
Number of Locations Acquired Formerly Operated by Franchisee
Number of locations formerly operated by franchisees
Represents the number of locations formerly operated by a franchisee.
Operating Leases of Lessee Contract Name [Axis]
Represents the name of the contract of operating leases in which the entity is the lessee.
The names of the contract of operating leases in which the entity is the lessee.
Operating Leases of Lessee Contract Name [Domain]
Operating Loss Carryforwards Limitation of Use Amount
Net operating loss carryforward limitation amount
The sum of federal net operating loss carryforwards, before tax effects, that are not available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws due to limitation in use.
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
The entire disclosure for other noncurrent liabilities of the reporting entity.
Other Noncurrent Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Other related party transactions
Other Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Percentage Rent Expense
This element represents the rental expense payable during the period from lessee-operators based on revenues generated in their operations, generally in excess of a base amount.
Annual percentage rent recognized as an expense
Period for which property insurance program was extended
Represents the period for which the term of property insurance program is extended.
Period for which Property Insurance Program Extended
Petro Lease
Represents information pertaining to Petro properties which were leased and is expiring in 2024, historically referred to as Petro lease.
Petro Lease [Member]
Petro Stopping Centers Brand [Member]
Petro brand
Represents the Petro Stopping Centers, or Petro brand name, in which the entity operates.
Petro Stopping Center brand
PTP
Represents information pertaining to Petro Travel Plaza Holdings, LLC.
Petro Travel Plaza Holdings LLC [Member]
Equilon Enterprises LLC [Member]
Shell
Represents information pertaining to Equilon Enterprises LLC doing business as Shell Oil Products US.
The cash inflow from the sale of assets to a related party.
Proceeds from Asset Sales to Related Party
Proceeds from sales of improvements to HPT
Premiums paid under property insurance program, including taxes and fees
Property Premiums
Premium paid for property insurance.
Purported Class Action Suit Against Comdata Network Inc [Member]
Purported class action suit against Comdata
Represents information pertaining to the purported class action suit against Comdata Network, Inc.
Real Estate Improvements, Sold
Represents the amount of improvements to real estate properties made by the entity and purchased by the lessor.
Improvements sold
Reit Management and Research LLC [Member]
RMR
Represents the information pertaining to Reit Management and Research LLC.
Expense recognized during the period for business management fees payable to a related party.
Related Party Transaction, Business Management Fees
Business management fee
Related Party Transaction, Business and Property Management Fees
Aggregate fees
Expenses recognized during the period resulting from the business management agreement and the property management agreements with the related party during the period.
Represents the business management fees payable to related parties under business management and shared services agreement, expressed as a percentage of the sum of gross fuel margin and total nonfuel revenues.
Business management fee (as a percent)
Related Party Transaction, Business Management Fees as Percentage of Sum of Gross Fuel Margin Plus Nonfuel Revenues
Related Party Transaction, Increase (Decrease) Operating Leases Annual Rent
Increase (decrease) in annual lease rent payable
Represents the increase or (decrease) in the annual rent the lessee is obligated to pay on a lease by the entity to its related party.
2018
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Undiscounted, Due in Fifth Year
Represents the increase in annual rent payable of the entity as a result of a lease amendment.
Increase to annual rent payable related to a lease amendment
Related Party Transaction Increase in Annual Rent Payable Lease Amendment
Represents the increase in annual rent payable of the entity as a result of sales of improvements to a related party.
Increase to annual rent payable
Related Party Transaction Increase in Annual Rent Payable
Rent expense related to HPT Leases
Related Party Transaction, Lease and Rental Expense
Rental expense incurred for leased assets under the related party transaction during the financial reporting period.
2017
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Undiscounted, Due in Fourth Year
Related Party Transaction, Number of Leases with Related Party
Number of leases
Represents the number of leases with the related party.
Estimated gross amounts of the cash outlays by year
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Gross, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Represents the number of other shareholders, in addition to the entity and RMR, of the related party.
Related Party Transaction, Number of Other Shareholders
Number of other companies which are shareholders of related party
Number of Travel Centers Built
Number of travel centers built
Represents the number of travel centers built for a joint venture.
Number of real estate properties not qualifying for operating lease treatment
Related Party Transaction, Number of Real Estate Properties Not Qualifying for Operating Lease Treatment
Represents the number of real estate properties where leased assets and a liability are recognized in the consolidated balance sheet for reasons other than failed sale leaseback accounting.
Number of real estate properties at which leased assets are to be recognized in the consolidated balance sheet
Related Party Transaction, Number of Renewal Options Available
Number of renewal options available
Represents the number of renewal options available with the entity under the related party transaction.
Related Party Transaction, Number of Shares Owned by Related Party
Number of common shares owned
Represents the number of shares owned by the related party as of the balance sheet date.
Gross liability for environmental matters:
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Abstract]
Represents the balance held at the close of the period, in number of shares as a percentage of the total shares outstanding.
Shares owned as a percentage of total shares outstanding
Related Party Transaction, Ownership Percentage of Total Shares Outstanding Common Shares by Related Party
Percentage of outstanding common shares owned
Related Party Transaction, Property Management Fees
Property management fees
Expenses recognized during the period resulting from property management transactions with related party during the period.
Related Party Transaction, Straight Line Rent Adjustments
Adjustments to recognize expense on a straight line basis
Represents the amount of the adjustment to rental expense to measure escalating leasing expense on a straight line basis under the related party transaction during the financial reporting period.
Term of renewal option
Represents the term of renewal option available with the entity under the related party transaction.
Related Party Transaction, Term of Renewal Option
Sale Leaseback Financing Obligation Current
Represents the current portion of sale and leaseback obligations.
Current portion of sale-leaseback financing obligation
Represents the sale and lease back obligations payable after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer.
Sale Leaseback Financing Obligation Noncurrent
Sale-leaseback financing obligation
Tabular disclosure of lease liabilities to a related party that are included in the entity's consolidated balance sheets.
Schedule of Lease Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of details amounts related to the HPT Leases
Schedule of Operations [Line Items]
Basis of presentation, business description and organization
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Represents the details pertaining to the operations of the entity.
Schedule of Operations [Table]
This element represents the value of new stock issued during the period under the rent deferral agreement.
Shares issued under deferral agreement
Shares Issued under Deferral Agreement
Gross accrued liability
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies
Total recorded liabilities
Site level operating
Site Level Operating Expense
This element principally represents costs incurred in operating the company's properties, consisting primarily of labor, maintenance, supplies, utilities, property taxes, inventory losses and credit card transaction fees.
Represents the amount of the adjustment to rental expense to measure escalating leasing expense on a straight line basis excluding related party transactions.
Straight Line Rent Adjustments Excluding Related Party
Adjustments to recognize expense on a straight line basis for other leases
Straight Line Rent Payable
Difference between actual rental payments due and rental expense recognized on a straight-line basis.
Straight line rent accrual
TA Entity [Member]
TA entity
Represents details pertaining to TA entity.
TA Lease
Represents information pertaining to travel center properties which were leased and is expiring in 2022, historically referred to as TA lease.
TA Lease [Member]
Tejon Development Corporation [Member]
Tejon
Represents information pertaining to Tejon Development Corporation, a majority owner of PTP.
Travel Centers of America brand
Travel Centers of America Brand [Member]
TA brand
Represents the Travel Centers of America or TA brand name, in which the entity operates.
Represents the amortization of deferred gain on sale portion of sale/leaseback transactions.
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Amortization of Deferred Gain
Amortization of deferred gain on sale-leaseback transactions
Current portion of deferred gain on sale-leaseback transactions
Represents the current portion of deferred gain on sale/leaseback transactions as of the balance sheet date.
Deferred Gain on Sale Leaseback Transactions, Current
Deferred Gain on Sale Leaseback Transactions, Noncurrent
Deferred gain on sale-leaseback transactions
Represents the noncurrent portion of deferred gain on sale/leaseback transactions as of the balance sheet date.
Deferred Gain On Sale Leaseback Transactions Current And Noncurrent
Deferred gain on sale/leaseback transactions, current and noncurrent
Represents the current and noncurrent portion of deferred gain on sale/leaseback transactions as of the balance sheet date.
Cost of Revenue Excluding Depreciation
Total cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation)
The aggregate cost of goods produced and sold and services rendered, excluding depreciation, during the reporting period.
Total cost of sales (excluding depreciation)
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable Charge Offs Net of Recoveries
Amounts Charged Off, Net of Recoveries
Amount of direct write-downs of receivables, net of (recoveries), charged against the allowance for doubtful accounts.
Motor Fuel and Sales Taxes [Policy Text Block]
Motor Fuel and Sales Taxes
Description of the entity's accounting policy related to motor fuel and sales taxes.
Taxes payable, other than income taxes
Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes, Current
Other Current Assets [Policy Text Block]
Other current assets
Description of the entity's accounting policy related to other current assets.
Self Insurance Reserves [Policy Text Block]
Self Insurance Accruals
Description of the entity's accounting policy related to self insurance reserves.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Information related to various accounting policies of the entity.
2015
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Undiscounted, Due in Second Year
Number of Franchise Agreements Terminated
Number of franchise agreements terminated
Represents the number of franchise agreements terminated during the period.
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill that lack physical substance.
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill and intangible assets
2016
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Undiscounted, Due in Third Year
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Additional disclosures
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable for capital expenditures. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).
Accrued Capital Expenditures Current
Accrued capital expenditures
2014
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Undiscounted, Due in Next Twelve Months
Represents the option to increase maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility.
Line of Credit Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity Option to Increase
Increase in maximum borrowing capacity subject to available collateral and lender participation
The total amount of rentals incurred in the period on property subject to subleasing arrangements.
Operating Leases Rent Expense Sublease Rental Expense
Sublease rent
Operating Lease Initial Term
Initial terms
Represents the initial term of the sublease agreement with franchisee.
Represents the number of renewal options available under the sublease agreement with franchisee.
Operating Lease Number of Renewal Options Available
Number of remaining renewal options available
Operating Lease Term of Renewal Options
Term of renewal options
Represents the term of the renewal options under sublease agreement with franchisee.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Grants in Period Aggregate Market Value
Market value of common shares awarded (in dollars)
Aggregate value of awards granted during the period
Represents the aggregate market value at grant date for equity-based awards during the period on other than stock (or unit) options plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense Reserves and Accruals Reserves Current
Reserves
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from other reserves not separately disclosed which are expected to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.
Represents the number of theories describing actions by defendants that were alleged by plaintiffs as the basis for lawsuits.
Number of Theories Alleged as Basis for Lawsuit
Number of theories alleged
Interest on deferred rent obligation
Interest on Deferred Rent Amount Outstanding
Interest on deferred rent amount outstanding
Represents the interest expense on deferred rent amount outstanding.
The entire disclosure for other current liabilities of the reporting entity.
Other Current Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Current Liabilities
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases and Sale Leaseback Financing Obligation [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of future minimum payments required in the aggregate and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years for operating leases and sale/leaseback financing obligations having initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year.
Schedule of future minimum lease payments required under leases that had remaining noncancelable lease terms
Schedule of Related Party Transactions Future Minimum Rental Payments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of amounts of minimum lease payments required under the HPT Leases
Tabular disclosure of future payments due to related parties under leases.
2014
Amount of required minimum rental payments maturing in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases and sale-leaseback transactions having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year.
Operating Leases and Sale Leaseback Financing Obligation Future Minimum Payments Due Current
Amount of required minimum rental payments maturing in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases and sale-leaseback transactions having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year.
2015
Operating Leases and Sale Leaseback Financing Obligation Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
Amount of required minimum rental payments maturing in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases and sale-leaseback transactions having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year.
Operating Leases and Sale Leaseback Financing Obligation Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
2016
2017
Amount of required minimum rental payments maturing in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases and sale-leaseback transactions having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year.
Operating Leases and Sale Leaseback Financing Obligation Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years
Operating Leases and Sale Leaseback Financing Obligation Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years
Amount of required minimum rental payments maturing in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases and sale-leaseback transactions having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year.
2018
Thereafter
Amount of required minimum rental payments maturing after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases and sale-leaseback transactions having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year.
Operating Leases and Sale Leaseback Financing Obligation Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter
Total rent expense
Rent Expense Total
Total rent expense incurred for leased assets.
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from a liability related to a sale/leaseback arrangement.
Sale-leaseback financing obligation
Deferred Tax Assets Sale Leaseback Liability
Minimum rent payment
Minimum Rent Payment for Sale Leaseback Financing Obligation and Operating Leases
Represents the minimum rent payment for the sale/leaseback financing obligation and operating leases during the period.
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Noncurrent
Included in other noncurrent liabilities
Environmental reserve, noncurrent portion
Number of locations owned and operated
The number of real estate properties owned or leased from a third party as of the balance sheet date.
Number of Real Estate Properties Owned or Leased from Third Party
Senior Notes Maturing 15 January 2028 [Member]
Senior Notes
Represents information pertaining to the Senior Notes issued which mature on January 15, 2028.
Redemption price of debt instrument (as a percent)
Represents the redemption price of the debt instrument as a percentage of the principal amount.
Debt Instrument Redemption Price as Percentage of Principal Amount
Schedule of changes in, and balances of valuation allowance for deferred tax assets
Tabular disclosure of allowance and reserve accounts for deferred tax assets (their beginning and ending balances, as well as a reconciliation by type of activity during the period).
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Table Text Block]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Deductions Recoveries Net
Amounts Charged Off, Net of Recoveries
Represents the amount charged off, net of recoveries during the period of amounts due to the entity that had previously been written off as uncollectible using allowances (the valuation accounts that are netted against the cost of an asset to value it at its carrying value).
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Travel Centers Agreed to be Purchased [Member]
Travel centers agreed to be purchased
Represents information pertaining to the travel centers agreed to be purchased.
Represents information pertaining to the acquisition of four travel centers.
Four Travel Centers [Member]
Four businesses acquired from franchisees
Represents information pertaining to the acquisition of eight travel centers.
Eight Travel Centers [Member]
Eight travel centers
Six travel centers
Represents information pertaining to the acquisition of six travel centers.
Six Travel Centers [Member]
Two Travel Centers [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the acquisition of two travel centers.
Two travel centers
Six Locations [Member]
Six locations
Represents information pertaining to the acquisition of six locations.
Additional Locations [Member]
Additional locations
Represents information pertaining to the acquisition of additional locations.
One Travel Center [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the acquisition of one travel centers.
One travel center
Operating Leases Future Minimum Sublease Rental Income Due [Abstract]
Future minimum lease payments due to the entity for subleased sites under operating leases
Operating Leases Future Minimum Sublease Rentals Due Current
2014
Contractually required future rental payments receivable on noncancelable subleasing arrangements in next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases.
Operating Leases Future Minimum Sublease Rentals Due in Year Two
2015
Contractually required future rental payments receivable on noncancelable subleasing arrangements in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases.
Contractually required future rental payments receivable on noncancelable subleasing arrangements in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases.
Operating Leases Future Minimum Sublease Rentals Due in Year Three
2016
Contractually required future rental payments receivable on noncancelable subleasing arrangements in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases.
Operating Leases Future Minimum Sublease Rentals Due in Year Four
2017
2018
Contractually required future rental payments receivable on noncancelable subleasing arrangements in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for operating leases.
Operating Leases Future Minimum Sublease Rentals Due in Year Five
Represents the number of transactions in which businesses are acquired by the entity during the period which are accounted as a business combination.
Acquisitions Accounted as Business Combinations Number of Transactions
Number of transactions in which travel centers acquired were accounted as business combinations
Represents the number of acquisitions by the entity during the period which are accounted for as asset purchases.
Acquisitions Accounted as Asset Purchases Number of Transactions
Number of transactions in which travel centers are acquired accounted as asset purchases
Impairment of Long Lived Assets [Policy Text Bock]
Impairment
Disclosure of accounting policy for recognizing and measuring the impairment of long-lived assets. An entity also may disclose its accounting policy for long-lived assets to be sold.
Environmental reserve, current portion
Included in other current liabilities
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Current
Represents the number of subleases for which a renewal option is available.
Operating Leases Number of Subleases for which Renewal Option is Available
Number of subleases that have one remaining renewal option
Represents the minimum rent payment for operating leases during the period including improvements to the property sold during the period.
Minimum rent including improvements sold
Operating Leases Rent Expense Minimum Rentals Including Improvements Sold
Minimum Rent Payment for Sale Leaseback Financing Obligation and Operating Leases Including Improvements Sold
Represents the minimum rent payment for the sale/leaseback financing obligation and operating leases during the period including improvements to the property sold during the period.
Minimum rent payment including improvements sold
Represents information pertaining to property and equipments.
Property and Equipment [Member]
Property and equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities Deferred Tenant Improvements Allowance
Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from deferred tenant improvements allowance.
Deferred tenant improvements allowance
Loss Contingency, Number of Defendants Severed from Case
Represents the number of defendants severed from the case by the Court.
Number of defendants severed from the case
Accrued rent
Accrued Rent, Current
Related Party Transaction Sale Leaseback Financing Obligation Decrease due to Termination of Sublease
Reduction of liability due to termination of sublease real estate property
Represents the decrease in liability on account of termination of sublease of real estate properties for sale/leaseback accounting.
Related Party Transaction Number of Leased Properties with Related Party Taken Up Eminent Domain Proceedings of the Government
Number of leased properties taken by eminent domain proceedings by Virginia Department of Transportation
Represents the number of leased properties with related party, which were taken up eminent domain proceedings of the government.
Reduction of annual rent payable as a percentage of amount received by lessor by eminent domain proceedings or fair market value rent of property
Related Party Transaction Decrease in Operating Leases Annual Rent as Percentage of Proceeds Received by Lessor or Fair Market Value Rent of Property
Represents the reduction in annual rent payable as a percentage of amount received by lessor by eminent domain proceedings or the fair market value rent of property.
Represents the amount of proposed compensation receivable to the related party on account of eminent domain proceedings of property.
Related Party Transaction Proposed Compensation on Account of Eminent Domain Proceedings of Property
Estimated fair market value for the taking
Change in accrued estimated percentage rent
Represents the increase (decrease) in accrued rent payable during the period from lessee-operators based on revenues generated in their operations, generally in excess of a base amount.
Related Party Transaction Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Percentage Rent Payable
Privately Held Company [Member]
Privately held company
Represents information pertaining to the privately held entity, an acquiree of the entity.
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
Business Combination Number of Convenience Stores which the Acquiree Operates
Number of convenience stores which the acquiree operates
Represents the number of convenience stores which the acquiree operates.
Line of Credit Facility Disclosure [Text Block]
Revolving Credit Facility
The entire disclosure pertaining to short-term or long-term contractual arrangements with lenders related to the revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to maximum amount as of any point in time conditional on satisfaction of specified terms before, as of and after the date of drawdowns on the line.
Represents the number of convenience stores operated for a joint venture.
Number of Convenience Stores Operated
Number of convenience stores operated
Schedule of Computation of Consolidated EBITDAR [Text Block]
Schedule of computation of consolidated EBITDAR
Tabular disclosure pertaining to computation of consolidated EBITDAR.
Earnings before Interest Taxes Depreciation Amortization And Rent
EBITDAR
An indicator of the entity's financial performance calculated as revenue minus expenses (excluding tax, interest, depreciation, amortization and rent costs).
EBITDAR
Schedule of Property Plant and Equipment Estimated Useful Life [Table Text Block]
Schedule of estimated useful lives of property and equipment
Tabular disclosure of the useful life of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale.
Effective Tax Rate Continuing Operation Exclusive of Valuation Allowance Release
Represents the effective tax rate on continuing operations exclusive of the release of the valuation allowance.
Effective tax rate exclusive of valuation allowance
Equity interest in investee's unrealized gain (loss) on investments
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]
Number of travel centers operated
Number of Travel Centers Operated
Represents the number of travel centers operated for a joint venture.
Thirty One Convenience Stores [Member]
Thirty one convenience stores
Represents information pertaining to the acquisition of thirty one convenience stores centers.
Number of Independent Trustees who are Directors or Trustees of Other Company
Number of independent trustees, who are directors or trustees of the other company
Represents the number of independent trustees, who are directors or trustees of the other company.
Number of Convenience Stores Built
Number of convenience stores built
Represents the number of convenience stores built for a joint venture.
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Balance at the beginning of the period
Balance at the end of the period
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Nine Travel Centers [Member]
Nine travel centers
Represents information pertaining to the acquisition of nine travel centers.
Ten Travel Centers [Member]
Ten travel centers
Represents information pertaining to the acquisition of ten travel centers.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Agreements with Franchisors [Member]
Agreements with franchisors
Represents information pertaining to franchise right agreements with franchisors.
Number of Travel Centers Acquired which were Closed at Time of Acquired Accounted as Asset Acquisition
Number of travel centers acquired which were closed at time of acquired accounted as asset acquisition
Represents the number of travel centers acquired which were closed at time of acquired accounted as asset acquisition.
Related Party Transactions Estimated Cost of Removing Underground Storage Tanks
Estimated cost of removing underground storage tanks due on December 31, 2022
Represents the present value as of the balance sheet date of the payment to be made to a related party in future years for removal of underground storage tanks, per the terms of the lease agreement.
Related Party Transactions Estimated Cost of Removing Underground Storage Tanks in 2024
Estimated cost of removing underground storage tanks due on June 30, 2024
Represents the present value as of the balance sheet date of the payment to be made on June 30, 2024 to a related party for removal of underground storage tanks, per the terms of the lease agreement.
Loss Contingency Settlement Agreement not Yet Paid
Cash agreed upon for settlement
Represents the cash portion of the consideration that was agreed upon to settle the legal matter during the period.
Litigation by California State Water Resources Control Board [Member]
Litigation by California State Water Resources Control Board
Represents the information pertaining to litigation by California State Water Resources Control Board seeking unspecified civil penalties and injunctive relief for alleged violations of underground storage tank laws and regulations at various facilities in Kern and Merced Counties.
Loss Contingency Insurance Limit for Unidentified Liabilities per Incident
Insurance per incident for certain environmental liabilities not known at the time of issuance of policies
Represents the insurance amount per incident for certain environmental liabilities not known at the time of issuance of policies.
Loss Contingency Suspended Penalties Accrual At Carrying Value
Suspended penalties amount
Represents the amount of suspended penalties that may become payable if conditions of the settlement agreement are not met.
Operating Lease Rent Previously Paid
Operating lease rent previously paid to a third party
Represents operating lease rent previously paid to a third party.
Schedule of Reconciliation of Gross Profit in Excess of Site Level Operating Expenses to Income before Taxes [Table Text Block]
Schedule of reconciliation of gross margin in excess of site level operating expenses to income before income taxes
Tabular disclosure pertaining to reconciliation of gross margin in excess of site level operating expenses to income before income taxes.
Adjustments to Reconcile Income before Income Taxes [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile to income before income taxes:
Line of Credit Facility Period from End of Fiscal Year during which Audited Financial Statement Is Required to be Furnished as Requirement under Credit Facility with Banks
Waiver to furnish audited consolidated financial statements to bank within specified time
Represents the number of days available to the company to furnish audited consolidated financial statements to bank under the credit facility from the end of each year.
Intangible Assets Gross including Goodwill
Total goodwill and intangible assets, Cost
Represents the gross carrying amount of finite-lived intangible assets, indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Represent the amount of charge for a claim against the company related to invalid biodiesel renewable identification numbers.
Loss Contingency Charge for Claim Related to Invalid Biodiesel Renewable Identification Numbers
Charges to the company for claim related to invalid biodiesel renewable identification numbers
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Net tax provision (benefit)
Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations after adjustment for change in valuation allowance.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net of Adjustment for Change in Valuation Allowance
Other Tax Carryforwards Limitation of Use Amount
Other tax credit carryforwards limitation amount
The amount of the other tax credit carryforward, before tax effects, not available to reduce future taxable income due to limitation on use under enacted tax laws.
Additional Operating Loss Carryforwards Limitation of Use Amount
Additional net operating loss carryforward limitation amount
The amount of the additional operating loss carryforwards, before tax effects, that are not available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws due to limitation in use as a result of net unrecognized built in loss.
Accumulated amortization
Accumulated Amortization, Deferred Finance Costs
Number of Years for which Loss Carryforwads Certain Deduction Subject to Annual Limitation after Ownership Change
Number of years over which loss carryforwards are subject to the annual limitation
Number of years after an ownership change whereby the utilization of net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards are also subject to an annual limitation under federal tax law.
Equity interest in investee's unrealized gain (loss) on investments
Amount of equity interest in investee's unrealized gains (losses), which is attributable to the parent entity.
Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments Equity Interest Portion Attributable to Parent
Equity interest in investee's unrealized loss on investments
Amount of required minimum rental payments for operating leases and sale-leaseback transactions having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year.
Total
Operating Leases and Sale Leaseback Financing Obligation Future Minimum Payments Due
Period of Property Insurance Program
Period of property insurance program
Represents the period of property insurance program.
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit and Change in Valuation Allowance
Deferred income tax provision
Amount of deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations and the change in valuation allowance during the period.
Equity Method Investment Number of Shares Purchased
Common shares purchased
Represents the number of common shares of beneficial interest of equity method investee purchased by an investor.
Represents the number of shareholders.
Equity Method Investment Number of Shareholders
Number of shareholders
Increase in Inventory Reserves for Excess and Obsolete Parts
Increase inventory reserves for excess and obsolete parts
Represents the amount increase in inventory reserves for excess and obsolete parts.
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the current amount of future tax deductions arising from all unused tax credit carryforwards, which have been reduced by a valuation allowance.
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Credit Carryforwards, Current
Tax credits
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Amortization period of assets acquired
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards, Current
Tax loss carryforwards
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible current operating loss carryforwards.
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Credit Carryforwards, Noncurrent
Tax credits
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the non current amount of future tax deductions arising from all unused tax credit carryforwards, which have been reduced by a valuation allowance.
Unrecongnized tax benefits classified as a reduction to our deferred tax assets
Represents the unrecongnized tax benefits classified as a reduction to our deferred tax assets.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Classified as Reduction to Deferred Tax Assets
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Classified as Non Current Liability
Unrecognized tax benefits classified as noncurrent liability
Represents the unrecognized tax benefits classified as noncurrent liability
Tax Credits with no Expiration date
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Credit Carryforwards Current with No Expiration Date
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the current amount of future tax deductions arising from all unused tax credit carryforwards, which have been reduced by a valuation allowance and which have no expiration date.
Revisions to Prior Period Financial Statements and Disclosures [Policy Text Block]
Revisions to prior year financial statements and disclosures
Disclosure of accounting policy for revisions to prior period financial statements and disclosures.
Cumulative percentage rent waived
Represents the cumulative percentage rent waived.
Cumulative Percentage Rent Waived
Represents the percentage of estimated annual current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations, for current fiscal year.
Estimated Annual Effective Income Tax Rate Continuing Operations for Current Fiscal Year
Estimated annual effective tax rate for current fiscal year (as a percent)
Summarized Financial Information [Abstract]
Summarized financial information
Equity Method Investment Change in Number of Shareholders
Number of shareholders
Represents the number of shareholders that sold their share of the equity investee
Two Additional Travel Centers [Member]
Two additional travel centers
Represents information pertaining to the acquisition of two additional travel centers.
Loss Contingency Settlement Agreement Cash Consideration For The Entity
Represents the cash portion of the consideration to be paid by the entity to settle a legal matter during the period as one of the defendants.
Cash to be paid by the entity for settlement
Change in Accounting Method Accounted for as Change in Estimate and Correction of Misstatements [Member]
Change in methodologies for calculating estimates and correction of misstatement
A change from one acceptable accounting method to another based upon a revision in estimated future benefits or obligations and correction of misstatements considered not material.
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Advertising expenses
Advertising Expense
Other
Other Segments [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Total share based compensation expense recognized (in dollars)
Balance at End of Period
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars)
Balance at Beginning of Period
Changes in, and balances of the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Amortization of Financing Costs
Interest expense from the amortization of deferred financing fees
Amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts
Accretion expense
Asset Retirement Obligation, Accretion Expense
Balance at beginning of period
Balance at end of period
Asset retirement obligations
Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent
Asset Retirement Obligations
Asset Retirement Obligations, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Asset retirement obligation
Asset Retirement Obligation
Changes in assets retirement obligation
Asset Retirement Obligation, Roll Forward Analysis [Roll Forward]
Liabilities settled
Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Settled
Liabilities acquired
Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Incurred
Assets intended to be sold
Assets Held-for-sale [Member]
Total assets
Assets
Total assets
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Improvements included in property and equipment
Assets Held-for-sale, Long Lived
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Increase to current assets
Property and equipment, net
Assets Held-for-sale, Current
Base rate
Base Rate [Member]
Buildings and site improvements
Buildings and improvements
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Other current liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities
Accounts Receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Net income per share
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Deferred tax liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Unaudited pro forma information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Other noncurrent liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other
Cash
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Summary of pro forma information presents our results of operations as if the 2013 acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of the periods
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Other
Other current assets
Intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Other noncurrent assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets
Total revenues
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Net income
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Cost of acquisition
Inventories
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory
Goodwill deductible for tax purposes
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Property and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Total purchase price
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Acquisition costs
Acquisition costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Summary of the amounts assigned, based on their fair values, to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the business combinations
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies.
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Common Shares
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Common shares, no par value, 39,158,666 shares authorized at March 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013, and 37,625,366 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013
Balance (in shares)
Balance (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common shares, shares issued
Common shares, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, No Par Value
Common shares, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration of Credit Risk
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Construction in progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation):
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Repairs and maintenance expenses
Cost of Property Repairs and Maintenance
Fuel
Cost of Purchased Oil and Gas
Classification of Costs and Expenses
Cost of Sales, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit granted to some of the trucking company customers
Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Credit Facility [Domain]
State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current tax provision:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current tax provision
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Loyalty programs accruals
Customer Loyalty Program Liability, Current
Variable rate basis
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Aggregate principal amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Margin (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Interest rate (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Principal payments
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal
Deferred tax liabilities, noncurrent portion
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Noncurrent
Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Classification [Abstract]
Deferred financing costs, noncurrent
Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Capitalized costs related to entering the credit facility
Deferred Finance Costs, Gross
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization
Deferred Finance Costs, Net
Deferred tax provision (benefit):
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred Finance Costs, Net [Abstract]
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)
Total deferred tax provision (benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred income tax provision
State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Net deferred tax (asset) liability
Total current deferred tax asset before valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Current
Other current assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Total noncurrent deferred tax asset before valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Noncurrent
Total current deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Decrease in net deferred tax assets
Noncurrent deferred tax assets:
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent Classification [Abstract]
Straight line rent accrual
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Deferred Rent
Asset retirement obligation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Asset Retirement Obligations
Total noncurrent deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Tax loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Current deferred tax assets:
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Classification [Abstract]
Tax credits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Current
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Decrease in valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Total
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Net deferred tax liability
Depreciable assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Intangible assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Net deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Supplier deposits
Deposits Assets
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Add: depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization expenses
Net payable
Due to Affiliate
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Basic and diluted (in dollars per share)
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net income per common share:
Net income (loss) per share:
Earnings Per Share
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations
Effective tax rate (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
U.S. Federal statutory income tax rate (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Effective tax rate exclusive of valuation allowance
Accrued wages and benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Total share based compensation related to unvested shares (in dollars)
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Weighted average remaining service period over which share based compensation related to unvested shares will be expensed
Share Based Employee Compensation
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract]
Fuel products
Energy Related Inventory, Petroleum
Company operated sites
Entity Operated Units [Member]
Environmental Remediation
Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Equity Method Investment, Difference Between Carrying Amount and Underlying Equity
Excess of carrying value of investment over the amount of underlying equity in net assets
Total revenues
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue
Equity Investments
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity method investments, carrying value
Carrying value of investment
Equity Method Investments
Summary of financial information
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Ownership interest (as a percent)
Total noncurrent liabilities
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Noncurrent Liabilities
Total noncurrent assets
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Noncurrent Assets
Total current liabilities
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Liabilities
Summarized financial information
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information [Abstract]
Net income
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss)
Investment, Name [Domain]
Total cost of sales (excluding depreciation)
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Cost of Sales
Amount invested in equity investee
Equity Method Investment, Aggregate Cost
Equity Component [Domain]
Operating income
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Gross Profit (Loss)
Total current assets
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Assets
Distribution from equity investee
Distributions from equity investee
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions
Equity Investments
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Revisions to prior year financial statements and disclosures
Franchisor Disclosure [Domain]
Franchisor Disclosure [Axis]
Franchised sites
Franchised Units [Member]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Weighted average amortization period
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Total amortizable intangible assets, Cost
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Estimated aggregate amortization expense
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Total amortizable intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Total amortizable intangible assets, Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Rent and royalties
Franchise Revenue
Agreements with franchisees
Franchise Rights [Member]
Furniture and fixtures
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill
Balance at beginning of period
Balance at end of period
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Changes in goodwill
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Add: Goodwill from business combinations
Gross profit (excluding depreciation)
Gross Profit
Impairment
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Amortization expense to write off intangible assets
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived
Impairment charges
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use
Income from equity investees
Income from equity investees
Income (loss) recognized related to equity investments
Equity income recorded from investment
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Income (loss) before income taxes and income from equity investees
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Income Taxes
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Provision for income taxes
Total tax provision (benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Change in valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount
Reversal of valuation allowance for deferred tax assets
Change in valuation allowance
Benefit from reversal of valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Difference between income tax provision and income tax provision (benefit) at the U.S. Federal statutory income tax rate
Revisions of previous estimates
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Amount
Income taxes paid (net of refunds)
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Benefit of tax credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Amount
Nondeductible expenses
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Amount
U.S. federal statutory rate applied to income before taxes
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
State income taxes
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount
Other-net
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Taxes on foreign income at different than U.S. Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Accounts payable and other current liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Number of unvested participating shares
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Participating Nonvested Shares with Non-forfeitable Dividend Rights
Carrying value of trademarks (indefinite lived)
Indefinite-Lived Trademarks
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Total intangible assets, Cost
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Total intangible assets, Net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Goodwill and intangible assets, net
Total goodwill and intangible assets, Net
Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill)
Schedule of interest expense
Interest Income and Interest Expense Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Interest expense
Interest Expense [Abstract]
Interest expense
Interest expense
Add: interest expense
Interest Expense
Capitalized interest
Interest Costs Capitalized
Capitalized Interest
Interest Capitalization, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Interest related to our Senior Notes and Credit Facility
Interest Expense, Debt
Other
Interest Expense, Other
Interest Expense, Lessee, Assets under Capital Lease
Less portion of rent payments recognized as interest expense
HPT rent classified as interest
Interest expense, net
Interest Income (Expense), Net
Interest paid (including rent classified as interest and net of capitalized interest)
Interest Paid
Internal Use Software Costs
Internal Use Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Federal
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Inventories
Total inventories
Inventory, Net
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Deduct: interest income
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Outstanding amount of letters of credit
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Land and improvements
Land and Land Improvements [Member]
Leasehold interests
Lease Agreements [Member]
Real estate rent
Total real estate rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Add: real estate rent expense
Real estate rent expense
Leasing Transactions
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Leasing Transactions
Additional disclosures
Leases, Operating [Abstract]
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Increase in recognized liability for uncertain tax positions
Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions, Noncurrent
Principal payments due until maturity
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment, Principal
Fee on unused commitments (as a percent)
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Revolving Credit Facility
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Annual interest rate (as a percent)
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End
Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Amount available for loans and letters of credit
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation and claims reserve
Estimated Litigation Liability, Current
Net expense recorded
Charge related to a litigation settlement
Litigation Settlement, Expense
Settlement amount
Litigation Settlement, Amount
Accounts Receivable
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair value of debt instrument
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Outstanding amount of loans
Long-term Line of Credit, Noncurrent
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Net estimated environmental costs to be funded by future operating cash flows
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Less-expected recoveries of future expenditures, included in other noncurrent assets
Loss Contingency, Receivable
Number of independent truck stop owners, who are plaintiffs
Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs
Damages that would be payable
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Commitments and contingencies
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, liability
Loss Contingency Accrual
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Net expense recorded
Loss Contingency, Loss in Period
Number of cases filed
Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Movement in valuation allowance for deferred tax assets
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Nature of Error [Domain]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Net increase (decrease) in cash
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss), as reported
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Net income
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Number of locations owned
Number of Real Estate Properties
Number of states in which the entity operates
Number of States in which Entity Operates
Number of operating segments
Number of Operating Segments
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Number of travel center properties acquired as per the agreement
Number of Businesses Acquired
Number of travel center properties to be acquired as per the agreement
Number of travel centers
Number of Stores
Number of locations
Fuel
Oil and Gas Sales Revenue
Fuel revenues
Future minimum lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Operating expenses:
Operating expenses included the following:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Rent revenue from operating leases
Operating Leases, Income Statement, Sublease Revenue
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Rent expense under operating leases
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net [Abstract]
Rent expense recognized per year
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Income (loss) from operations
Income (loss) from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Operating income (loss)
Contingent rent
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Contingent Rentals
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Future Minimum Sublease Rentals
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Income Taxes
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Minimum rent
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Minimum Rentals
Leasing Transactions - As a lessee
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Net operating loss
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Unrestricted available net operating loss carry forward
Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Organization
Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Organization
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of components of other current liabilities
Other Current Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of other noncurrent liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Other noncurrent assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Other Information
Other noncurrent liabilities
Other Sundry Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Other
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Foreign currency translation adjustment, taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Information
Other Current Liabilities
Other noncurrent liabilities
Total other noncurrent liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Increase to other noncurrent liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Other current liabilities
Total other current liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Other
Other Sundry Liabilities, Current
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of $(90) and $(53), respectively
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $(90)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Cash received for tenant improvements
Payments for (Proceeds from) Tenant Allowance
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Assets, Investing Activities
Payments for Legal Settlements
Cash paid by the entity for settlement
Purchase price of shares
Investment in equity investee
Amount invested
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Purchase price paid
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Purchase price paid
Fees paid related to the issuance of common shares
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs
Payment of deferred financing fees
Payments of Financing Costs
Other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract]
Reclassifications
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Proceeds from borrowings under credit facility
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Lines of Credit
Net proceeds from issuance of notes after underwriters' discount and commission and other costs of the offering
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt and Capital Securities, Net
Proceeds from Senior Notes issuance
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt
Proceeds from issuance of common shares, net of offering costs
Proceeds from issuance of common shares, net of underwriters' discounts and commissions and other costs of the offering
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Proceeds from asset sales
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
Estimated useful lives
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, by Major Property Class [Table]
Property and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and equipment, net
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Number of sites under leases
Number of properties under lease
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Number of Units
Property and Equipment
Schedule of components of property and equipment, at cost
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Leasing Transactions - As a lessor
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Charge for doubtful accounts
Amounts Charged/(Credited) To Expense
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Benefit recognized, net of tax
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements, Amount
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements [Line Items]
Basis of presentation, business description and organization
Nature of Error [Axis]
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Accounts Receivable
Activity related to unrecognized tax benefits
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Related Party
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party Transactions
Repayment of borrowings under credit facility
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Revision adjustments
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Restricted shares
Restricted Stock [Member]
Accumulated Deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Management and accounting fee income recognized
Revenue from Related Parties
Total revenues
Total revenues
Revenues
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Credit facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Schedule of estimate the aggregate amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets to be as follows for each of the next five years
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions with HPT
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Gross Proceeds
Sale-leaseback financing obligation payments
Less sale-leaseback financing obligation amortization
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Annual Rental Payments
As previously reported
Previously reported
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Pending Acquisition
Forecast
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Summary of the amounts assigned, based on their fair values, to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the business combinations
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Schedule of changes in, and balances of the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable
Schedule of Credit Losses for Financing Receivables, Current [Table Text Block]
Schedule of reconciliation of the entity's asset retirement obligation liability
Schedule of Change in Asset Retirement Obligation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of number and weighted average grant date fair value of unvested common shares and common shares issued under the Plan
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of rent expense under the entity's operating leases
Schedule of Rent Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of provision (benefit) for income taxes
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of components of goodwill and intangible assets, net
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Schedule of principal reasons for the difference between income tax provision and the income tax provision (benefit) at the U.S. Federal statutory income tax rate
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of future minimum lease payments due to us for subleased sites
Summary of unaudited quarterly results of operations
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of reconciliation from net income (loss) to the net income (loss) available to common shareholders and the related earnings per share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Equity Investments
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of amounts regarding environmental matters
Schedule of Loss Contingencies by Contingency [Table Text Block]
Schedule of changes in goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of items included in operating expenses
Schedule of Other Operating Cost and Expense, by Component [Table Text Block]
Schedule of segment information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Quantifying Prior Year Misstatement Corrected in Current Year Financial Statements [Table]
Segment information
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segments [Domain]
Segment Reporting
Segment Information
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Information
Self insurance program accruals, current portion
Self Insurance Reserve, Current
Self insurance program accruals, noncurrent portion
Self Insurance Reserve, Noncurrent
Selling, general & administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Selling, general & administrative expenses
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
8.25% Senior Notes
Senior Notes due 2028
Senior Notes.
Travel centers acquired in a bankruptcy auction
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Number Of Shares
Granted (in shares)
Awards granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Number of common shares awarded under the plan
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average grant date fair value of common shares (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Unvested shares balance at the end of the period
Unvested shares balance at the beginning of the period
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Share based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Vesting period of shares issued to other than directors
Vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unvested shares balance at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)
Unvested shares balance at the end of the period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited/canceled (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited/canceled (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Fair value (in dollars)
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Shares that remained available for issuance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Number of common shares authorized under the plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share Based Employee Compensation
Equity Award [Domain]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
State taxes based on operating income
Scenario [Axis]
Statement [Table]
Statement
Statement [Line Items]
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Equity Components [Axis]
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Segments [Axis]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Period Increase (Decrease)
Grants under share award plan and share based compensation, net of forfeitures
Stock Granted, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Grants under share award plan and share based compensation, net of forfeitures (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Shares issued in public offering, net of offering costs (in shares)
Common shares issued in a public offering
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Shares issued in public offering, net of offering costs
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Shareholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease)
Total shareholders' equity
Balance
Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percent)
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Cumulative Percentage Ownership after All Transactions
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Summary of activity related to unrecognized tax benefits
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Tax credit carry forward amount
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Taxes other than payroll and income taxes
Taxes, Miscellaneous
Title of Individual [Axis]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Trademarks
Trademarks [Member]
Less: net income (loss) attributable to participating securities
Undistributed Earnings Allocated to Participating Securities
Environmental Matters
Unfavorable Regulatory Action [Member]
Reductions to current year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Reductions to prior year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Uncertain tax benefits if settled, would favorably impact on the effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Balance at beginning of period
Balance at end of period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits
Additions (reductions) to prior year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Additions/ (Reversals) Recorded in the Provision for Income Taxes
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Balance at Beginning of Year
Balance at End of Year
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Other Changes
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts
Income Taxes
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Weighted average common shares
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted
Dilutive securities outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Expense recognized to write off deferred financing fees
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost