Do restaurants pay the Interstate for their sign on the blue interstate exit signs?

Question

Do restaurants pay the Interstate for their sign on the blue interstate exit signs?

Answer 1

They pay the state highway department a listing fee to appear on the signs.

Answer 2

They don't pay the "Interstate"  for the signs, If you are talking about the Billboards, they rent them for advertising, as far as the exit signs , they pay a fee to the state to have their restaurant posted on exit signs

Answer 3

Yes.  The hwy dept of whatever state they are in charges an annual fee to be included on the sign.

Answer 4

Not sure but do you realize i live in florida we have to pay for take out...a take out tax?wth?but its not there if you eat IN!

Answer 5

Yes, they pay the state.  It's not much, though.  I have a friend who owned a Subway and I believe she paid $200 to  have it put on one of those blue signs.  They have to meet certain requirements.  They have to be open for a certain number of hours and serve something for all three meals: breakfast - lunch - dinner (or breakfast - dinner - supper if you grew up on a ranch in South Dakota).

Answer 6

Yes you have to pay to be on those signs.  also, you must be open at least 12 hours a day to be on those