The Maine Turnpike Authority is addressing heavy interest in its restaurant offerings at Turnpike service plazas.

MTA says it’s in the early stages of negotiating with its vendor, Applegreen, at all five plazas, and no decision has been made on which restaurant brands will be located at the sites.

The vendor has licensing agreements with a wide range of national franchises, including Chick-fil-A, Shake Shack, Subway, Panda Express, Popeyes, Panera, Sbarro, Roy Rogers, and others.

MTA says updates will be provided as the selection process for restaurants at its service plazas moves forward.

“There are many possibilities for new restaurants that could go into the service plazas on the Maine Turnpike,” said Executive Director Andre Briere. “We are very early in the process, and many vendors and factors are being considered.”

“We are committed to ensuring that any vendors operating on the Turnpike reflect Maine’s values, with a strong commitment to respect for all,” Briere added. “We also recognize the importance of offering healthy meal options and providing accommodations for travelers with food allergies and dietary restrictions. These considerations will be an essential part of the evaluation process.”

MTA thanked the public for its interest in the process.