There is a chance you might see new restaurants at the Kansas Turnpike’s area service exits down the road.
The Turnpike Authority has issued a Request for Proposals for four of its service exits, including the Emporia service exit at mile marker 132, five miles northeast of the Emporia gate, and the Matfield Green service exit at mile marker 97, 30 miles southwest of the Emporia gate. The RFP documents online at www.ksturnpike.com say the Turnpike Authority can award bids to “responsible” operators who can guarantee the highest 10-year minimum guaranteed rent to the KTA. Restaurants must be nationally recognized, but than be either company-owner or franchised. They have to be open at least from 6 am to 11 pm daily and offer a breakfast menu.
McDonalds currently occupies the restaurant space at the Emporia service exit. Dunkin Donuts and Hardee’s have space at Matfield Green.
The Turnpike Authority will have a pre-proposal conference Sept. 1. The so-called “Operator Experience Package” must be submitted by Sept. 29, with rent proposal forms read publicly Dec. 15. Contracts may be awarded by Jan. 6, 2023.
Click here for a link to the Turnpike Authority information page.
