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Applegreen Cancels $750M Deal Amid Legal Dispute

9/25/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Applegreen terminated its agreement with Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to redevelop 18 highway service plazas.
The contract, awarded in June, valued at $750 million over 35 years to rebuild nine plazas; Global Partners filed lawsuits challenging the selection.
Global Partners claims its proposal would generate $1.5 billion in rent for the state; MassDOT has not announced next steps.

History

Historical Context

In 2016, Massachusetts enacted the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) law to encourage private investment in public infrastructure, leading to significant contracts like the $750 million deal with Applegreen for highway service plazas. The recent termination of this agreement highlights ongoing disputes, as Global Partners claims its proposal could generate $1.5 billion in state rent, potentially impacting future infrastructure projects.

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Story summary

Applegreen terminated its agreement with Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to redevelop 18 highway service plazas.
The contract, awarded in June, valued at $750 million over 35 years to rebuild nine plazas; Global Partners filed lawsuits challenging the selection.
Global Partners claims its proposal would generate $1.5 billion in rent for the state; MassDOT has not announced next steps.

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