Augusta sits on the Georgia side of the Savannah River, anchored by the Fort Eisenhower military presence, the Medical District, and Interstate 20 traffic moving between Atlanta and the Carolinas. That mix of commuter corridors, military payroll, and steady daytime population gives convenience and fuel retail in the Augusta market a durable demand base. Georgia is home to about 7,092 C-stores, and the Augusta metro carries a healthy share of branded and independent sites. C-Store Trader is the fuel and C-store practice of Eagle Nest Property Group in Dallas, Texas, with brokerage through Eagle Nest Brokerage LLC, a licensed Texas broker, and more than 250 million dollars transacted. We bring underwriting discipline and real fuel-deal experience to every Augusta assignment.
The Augusta C-store and C-store market
Augusta-area fuel retail is shaped by three traffic generators: Fort Eisenhower, the downtown Medical District, and the Interstate 20 freight corridor. Stations along Washington Road, Wrightsboro Road, and the Bobby Jones Expressway capture both commuter and pass-through volume. A busy urban station nationally runs 100,000 to 150,000 gallons a month, while the US average sits near 4,000 gallons a day, and Augusta's better corners can push toward the upper end of that range.
In-store sales matter more than the pumps. Convenience items carry 20 to 40 percent margins, and the C-store typically accounts for about 30 percent of revenue but roughly 70 percent of profit. Georgia's roughly 7,092 C-stores reflect a market where about 60 percent of US operators run a single store. See our Georgia C-stores for sale overview for the wider state picture.
Buying a C-store in Augusta
Most Augusta buyers finance with SBA 7(a) credit. The program caps at 5 million dollars, and special-purpose C-stores need a 15 percent minimum equity injection, so plan on 10 to 15 percent down. Real estate terms run up to 25 years, June 2026 rates sit around 9 to 11.5 percent APR variable, and closings take 30 to 90 days. Conventional financing typically demands 30 to 40 percent down, and many banks avoid underground storage tanks due to CERCLA liability.
Every SBA fuel deal in Augusta requires a Phase I ESA under ASTM E1527-21, costing 1,800 to 3,500 dollars. Start your underwriting with our valuation calculator, then review the due diligence checklist and our buyer representation approach. We also work branded stations across the metro.
Selling a C-store in Augusta
Selling well in Augusta starts with clean financials and a defensible value. Business-only stations trade at 2.5x to 4.0x EBITDA, with smaller stores valued on 2.0x to 3.5x SDE. Combined business-plus-property deals run 4.0x to 7.0x EBITDA, and the strongest fee-simple sites reach about 8x. Broker commissions run 10 to 20 percent on business-only deals and roughly 6 to 10 percent when real estate is included, with typical timelines of 3 to 6 months.
We position Augusta sellers to the right buyer pool, whether owner-operators or 1031 investors. Begin with our seller services and the guide to selling a C-store. Owners planning an exit should also read exit planning to time the sale and tank-compliance work.
Values and cap rates in Georgia
Cap rates set the price. National fuel C-store deals average about 5.6 percent, roughly 5.58 percent with fuel and 6.87 percent without. The Carolinas sit at 5.0 to 5.5 percent and Tennessee at 5.4 to 5.75 percent, while weaker markets price at 6.0 to 6.5 percent or higher, where many Georgia non-prime sites land. Credit tenants compress further: Murphy USA near 5.13 percent, 7-Eleven 5.00 to 5.40 percent, and Circle K 5.35 to 5.65 percent.
Income drives those multiples. A small-to-medium Augusta station owner often nets about 70,000 to 100,000 dollars a year, reaching 100,000 to 500,000 by site. Run scenarios with our cap rate calculator, and read what counts as a good cap rate and NNN C-store listings.
