Dysart’s

What Dysart’s does

Dysart's is a privately held, family-owned Maine business founded in 1967 by Dave and Irene Dysart, headquartered at the original Hermon truck stop on Coldbrook Road. The company operates a diversified, asset-heavy hospitality and energy-services portfolio built around an I-95 corridor strategy. It runs two full-service restaurants (Hermon 24-hour truck stop; Dysart's on Broadway in Bangor with the Flatbed Pub and event space), ten travel-stop convenience stores spanning central and northern Maine, a 16-bay truck service center, a lubricants distribution business supplying Chevron, Service Pro, and Castrol products, a residential and commercial heating-fuel delivery division, and Dysart's Great Harbor Marina in Southwest Harbor.

Monetization is entirely transactional across nine distinct revenue streams — dine-in and takeout restaurant service, retail fuel and convenience sales at travel stops, B2B fleet fuel card credit sales, wholesale and bulk lubricants, heating fuel delivery, marina dockage and marine fuel, vehicle repair, event-center rental ($35/hour plus 20% service charge), and direct-to-consumer branded merchandise via a WooCommerce store. Pricing varies by stream: published menu items, unit-priced event rentals, credit terms with a 1% early-payment discount for wholesale fuel, and tiered merchandise (hoodies $36-$51; diecast trucks up to $89.99).

Go-to-market blends direct-to-consumer (restaurants, travel stops, marina, e-commerce) with sales-led B2B (Fleet Card applications, lubricants accounts, heating fuel delivery routes). There is no proprietary technology platform; operations rely on standard third-party SaaS (ToastTab, Aloha, Dockwa, WooCommerce). The strategic moat rests on 57+ years of brand heritage, an unmatched physical footprint along Maine's I-95, and an integrated trucker ecosystem (fuel, food, maintenance, showers, DEF, ShorePower) that anchors commercial fleet relationships.

Name

Dysart’s

Legal name

Dysart's

Website

https://dysarts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Dysart's is a family-owned Maine business founded in 1967 operating two restaurants, a network of travel-stop convenience stores, lubricants distribution, a truck service center, heating-fuel delivery, and a marina serving commercial truckers, fleet operators, and Maine residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Travel Center and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers (457), Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores (45711), Fuel Dealers (457210), Fuel Dealers (4572), Automotive Oil Change and Lubrication Shops (811191)

SIC

Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (5500), Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171), Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Stops & Travel Centers (Heavy-Duty Retail) (EUALAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Convenience Retail & Foodservice at Forecourts (C-Store/QSR) (EUALAIAE), Commercial & Fleet Fueling (Cardlock, On-Site Tanks, Bulk Delivery) (EUALAIAD), Branded Fuels Wholesaling & Jobber Distribution (EUALAIAB), Marine Fueling & Engine Fluids Retail (Oil, Additives, Lubricants) (CRAMAIAK)

Keywords

• Truck stop services
• Convenience store fuel
• Lubricants distribution
• Heating fuel delivery
• Full service restaurant

Headquarters

HQ city

Hermon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Dining: Full-service restaurant operations at two locations serving traditional Maine comfort food. Menu includes breakfast all day, lunch, dinner, homemade pies, and bakery items. Revenue from dine-in, takeout, and curbside pickup orders.
2. Travel Stops & Convenience Stores: Eight travel stop locations throughout Maine offering fuel, deli items, pizza, groceries, and convenience items. Services include Dunkin Donuts at Newburgh, agency liquor stores, and DEF at pump.
3. Event Center Rental: Event space rentals for workshops, meetings, showers, parties, reunions, and business events. Revenue from room fees ($35/hour), catering services, bar services, and linen fees. 20% service charge applied to food and beverages.
4. Fleet Fuel Card Program: Commercial fuel accounts for trucking fleets with credit terms and volume-based pricing. Includes KardGard fuel services, DEF, and fleet management accounts.
5. Lubricants Distribution: Bulk and packaged lubricant sales including Chevron, Service Pro, and Castrol products. Services include bulk lube deliveries, DEF, oil analysis (Castrol Labcheck), and lube equipment programs for commercial customers.
6. Heating Fuel Delivery: Residential and commercial heating fuel delivery including oil, pellets, coal, firewood, and Enviro Wood Briquettes. Pre-buy pricing plans and credit account programs for Maine customers.
7. Merchandise & E-commerce: Online store sales of branded merchandise including apparel (hoodies, shirts, hats), diecast trucks, mugs, blankets, and cookbooks. One-time purchase model with direct consumer sales.
8. Marina Services: Full-service marina operations at Southwest Harbor, Maine offering dockage, floating docks, shoreside facilities, marine fuel, and inside/outside storage. VHF Channel 9 communications.
9. Service Center & Truck Repair: 16-bay full-service truck repair facility with state-certified truck inspections, RV services, DPF filter cleaning, metal fabrication, and automatic truck/camper wash. Authorized Carrier Transcold Dealer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dysart's is a diversified family-owned hospitality and fuel services operator founded in 1967, anchored by its original truck stop restaurant in Hermon, Maine. The company sells fuel, lubricants, and home heating products, operates a network of travel stop convenience stores, a service center for truck repair, a marina, an event center, a fleet fuel card program for commercial customers, and branded merchandise through an online store. Its core offerings combine dine-in restaurant service, fuel distribution, vehicle services, and convenience retail across central and northern Maine.

Product overview

Dysart's is a family-owned business established in 1967 operating a diversified portfolio of hospitality and service businesses in Maine. The core offering consists of two restaurant locations (Dysart's Restaurant & Truck Stop in Hermon and Dysart's on Broadway in Bangor) serving homemade Maine comfort food with bakery items. These are complemented by a network of 10 travel stop convenience stores, a 16-bay service center and truck stop, lubricants distribution, heating fuel and energy delivery, a marina in Southwest Harbor, an event center, a Fleet Card credit program, and an e-commerce merchandise store selling branded apparel, accessories, and collectibles. The business operates an online ordering platform via Toasttab for food pickup and a marina booking system via Dockwa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dysart's Restaurant & Truck Stop (Hermon) 24/7 full-service restaurant and truck stop in Hermon, Maine, serving homemade Maine comfort food (breakfast all day, lunch, dinner, bakery items) alongside truck stop amenities including fuel, showers, and parking.
• Dysart's on Broadway Second Dysart's restaurant location in Bangor, Maine offering the full comfort food menu plus alcohol service at the Flatbed Pub, seasonal outdoor patio, and dedicated event space.
• Dysart's Travel Stops Network of convenience store and fuel stations throughout Maine offering fuel, deli items, pizza, homemade desserts, groceries, Dunkin Donuts (Newburgh location), and agency liquor.
• Dysart's Service Center Full-service truck and vehicle repair facility offering general maintenance, AC service, refrigeration service, tire service, engine repair, DPF filter cleaning, metal fabrication, automatic truck/camper wash, and state-certified truck inspections.
• Lubricants Distribution Wholesale and retail lubricant distribution offering bulk and packaged motor oils, hydraulic oils, gear oils, transmission fluids, DEF, and greases from Chevron, Service Pro, and Castrol, including the Castrol Labcheck oil analysis program.
• Heating Fuel and Energy Delivery Residential and commercial heating fuel delivery throughout Maine, supplying heating oil, wood pellets, coal, firewood, and Enviro Wood Briquettes with pre-buy pricing plans and credit accounts.
• Dysart's Great Harbor Marina Full-service marina in Southwest Harbor, Maine offering dockage, floating docks, sheltered harbor access, shoreside facilities, marine fuel, and inside/outside storage for recreational and commercial vessels.
• Dysart's Event Center Event space rental service for workshops, meetings, bridal and baby showers, birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, reunions, and business events, with catering options, full bar, and multimedia equipment available.
• Dysart's Fleet Card B2B credit account program for commercial trucking and business fleet customers, providing fuel, lubricants, and heating oil on credit with tiered payment terms and volume-based wholesale discounts.
• Dysart's Online Store E-commerce store selling Dysart's branded merchandise including apparel (hoodies, jackets, shirts, hats), ceramic mugs, travel mugs, blankets, diecast truck collectibles, and cookbooks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 10 million combined views for SNL spoof commercial
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Carrier TranscoldminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAuthorized Carrier Transcold Dealer for truck and trailer refrigeration unit sales and service. State-certified truck inspection facility.
• Dunkin DonutsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDunkin Donuts location operated within Dysart's Newburgh travel stop, bringing coffee and fast food breakfast options to travelers.
• Gosselin's BakeryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing partnership for donut supply to Dysart's travel stops. Gosselin's has delivered donuts to Dysart's since the 1967 opening. Currently serves most Dysart's travel stop locations.
• Whitehouse Motel and Best WesternminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdjacent lodging facilities near Dysart's Hermon truck stop. Part of the service ecosystem providing complete travel accommodations for truckers and travelers.
• Chevron, Service Pro, CastrolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor lubricant supplier partnerships. Dysart's carries full line of Chevron, Service Pro, and Castrol supplies including motor oils, hydraulic oils, anti-freeze, gear oils, transmission fluid, DEF, greases, and absorbents. Also offers Castrol Labcheck oil analysis program.
• Bangor Tire (Commercial Division)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommercial tire service located adjacent to Dysart's truck stop property, providing complete truck service ecosystem.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dead River Company: Maine-based heating fuel, propane, and petroleum distributor. Closely comparable to Dysart's Fuel division's heating oil, pellets, and residential/commercial fuel delivery across Maine.
• Global Partners LP: Northeast fuel distribution and convenience/wholesale platform. Comparable to Dysart's heating fuel delivery, fleet fuel card program, and lubricant wholesale operations across Maine/New England.
• Sapp Bros Travel Centers: Family-owned Midwest truck stop chain offering fuel, food, and convenience stores. Strong parallel to Dysart's family-owned model, full-service restaurant, and fleet fuel program.

Regional players

• Wawa: Private, family-led convenience and fuel chain famous for prepared food quality and a cult brand. Directly comparable to Dysart's fusion of fuel retail and signature homemade food brand.
• Cumberland Farms: Northeast convenience store and fuel retailer with private-label food and grab-and-go offerings. Comparable convenience/fuel hybrid model in Dysart's travel stops but without the truck stop focus.
• Sheetz: Family-controlled convenience and fuel chain with made-to-order food. Comparable in combining fuel retail with proprietary restaurant-style food service at scale.

Broad incumbents

• Love's Travel Stops: National truck stop chain with fuel, food, and maintenance services. Closely aligned to Dysart's fleet fueling, lubricants, and 24/7 service center model.
• TA Travel Centers: Major national truck stop and travel plaza chain with full-service fuel, restaurants, and truck repair. Comparable core offering to Dysart's Hermon flagship and 16-bay service center model.
• Pilot Travel Centers (Pilot Flying J): Largest North American truck stop and travel center operator, offering fuel, food, and maintenance services. Directly comparable in core format (full-service truck stops with fuel, food, repairs) but operates at national scale versus Dysart's regional Maine footprint.
• Sunoco LP: Major fuel distribution and midstream operator with a Northeast presence. Comparable to Dysart's wholesale and retail fuel, heating oil, and lubricant distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DysartsComeEat
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCPnm_WGm1KqYWl3A_LlyvXw
• Facebookfacebook.com/Dysarts
• Instagraminstagram.com/dysarts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dysarts-service-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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