Travel Centers of America to buy Quaker Steak & Lube

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The sale of a national restaurant chain isn't expected to affect operations at it's Janesville location.

This week Travel Centers of America announced a $25 million deal to purchase the Quaker Steak and Lube franchise.

The owner of the Janesville Quaker Steak and Lube and two others, Scott Acker says he expects business as usual, as none of his businesses are in financial trouble.

The sale aims to help Quaker Steak and Lube unload debt tied to about 10 of the wing and burger chain's 65 restaurants that company sources say under-performed and closed.