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Quaker Steak & Lube company history timeline

1974

It was 1974 when our country had its first gas crisis.

2006

Quaker Steak & Lube® racked up accolades from Zest Fest 2006, American Culinary Standards Board, The Sharon Herald, Tampa Bay Magazine, Warren Tribune, Lowe’s Motorpeedway, National Buffalo Wing Festival and State College Magazine.

2007

Quaker Steak & Lube® racked up accolades from Zest Fest 2007, Atlanta Magazine, The Sharon Herald, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Lowe’s MotorSpeedway, Tribune Chronicle, Tampa Bay Magazine, Town Crier, Erie Times-News and the Southwest Gardens Rib Burn Off.

2015

On November 16, 2015, immediately after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company was acquired by TravelCenters of America, which planned to expand the chain both in its chain of truck stops as well as in standalone locations.

2021

JDK Management purchased Quaker Steak & Lube from TravelCenters for $5 million in early 2021.

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Founded
1974
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Headquarters
Bloomsburg, PA
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Founders
Gary Meszaros,George Warren III
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