USA · Truck Travel Centers & Hospitality · Actively Raising
MARS Ventures
Portfolio of three shovel-ready real-estate developments — two TA-franchise Petro travel centers on the I-75 corridor (Tunnel Hill GA and Charleston TN) plus a Hilton-franchised 189-room hotel-and-studio in Nashville. $118M combined raise led by Amit Doshi with 7+ years in hospitality and TA operations.
Raising $118M Total
3 Active Projects
TA + Hilton Franchised
I-75 travel centers. Nashville hospitality.
MARS Ventures is the real-estate development vehicle of Amit Doshi, with two TA-franchise Petro travel centers on high-traffic I-75 sites and a Hilton-franchised 10-story hotel/studio property in Nashville's high-tourism market.
Principal: Amit Doshi
Contact: (484) 431-9769 · luckydoshi@gmail.com
Capital Stack Summary
Total Raise$118,000,000
Tunnel Hill TA (GA)$30M
Charleston TA (TN)$28M
Tru-Liv Studio (Nashville)$60M
Operator Track Record2 TA centers operating · 4 in dev
Franchise ApprovalsTA · Hilton
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Executive Summary
The Opportunity
MARS Ventures is raising $118M across three independently-structured commercial real-estate developments, each with franchise approvals secured and land under control. The sponsor — Amit Doshi — currently owns and operates 2 TA travel centers with 4 more in various development stages, and brings 7+ years of operating experience in hospitality and TA-franchise operations.
The three pipeline assets span two asset classes: interstate-corridor truck travel centers (TA-Petro franchises anchored by fuel, food, truck services, and driver amenities) and destination-market hospitality (a Hilton-franchised hotel/studio in Nashville, one of the most visited U.S. cities). Each project is de-risked through franchise approval, land control, and a nearby operational precedent.
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Pipeline
Three Projects · $118M Combined
I-75 Corridor · Tunnel Hill, GA
Tunnel Hill TA-Petro Center
Truck stop + fuel station
$30M · TA franchise approved · Land purchased
I-75 · Charleston, TN (Exit 33)
Charleston TA-Petro Center
Truck stop + fuel station
$28M · TA franchise approved · Chattanooga–Knoxville corridor
Nashville, TN
Tru-Liv Studio
10-story · 189 rooms
$60M · Hilton franchise approved · Tru hotel + liv Studio concept
Tunnel Hill TA-Petro (Georgia)
Located along the bustling I-75 corridor, strategically positioned to capture high-volume traffic providing essential services for travelers and truck drivers. All franchise licenses obtained; land is purchased. Full Petro Center / Travel Center format: 4 food franchise concepts, truck mechanic shop, market center, and amenities for long-haul truckers.
Charleston TA-Petro (Tennessee)
Located along I-75 between Chattanooga and Knoxville, conveniently just off Exit 33. The bustling interstate stays busy 365 days/year. Same franchise format and operating model as Tunnel Hill.
Tru-Liv Studio (Nashville)
Nashville attracts over 20 million visitors annually. MARS is building a 10-story, 189-room hotel-and-studio under the dual Hilton brands (Tru hotel + Home2/liv Studio extended-stay). The combined concept captures both transient-leisure travelers and extended-stay guests in one of the highest ADR-growth markets in the U.S. Hilton franchise approval is in place.
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Capital Ask
$118M Across Three Projects
Tunnel Hill TA$30M
Charleston TA$28M
Tru-Liv Studio (Nashville)$60M
Total Raise$118M
Sponsor Track Record2 TA centers operating · 4 in development
Experience7+ years hospitality & TA operations
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Projects
Three Active Developments
Active · Land Acquired
Tunnel Hill TA-Petro Center
I-75 Corridor · Georgia
Capital Raise$30M · TA Franchise Approved
Strategic I-75 truck stop + fuel station with 4 food concepts, truck mechanic shop, and market center. All franchise licenses obtained; land purchased. Positioned to capture high-volume I-75 corridor traffic.
This document summarises the MARS Ventures project funding brief (2025). It does not constitute an offer or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell securities. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties; actual results may differ materially.
MARS Ventures · Amit Doshi · (484) 431-9769 · luckydoshi@gmail.com