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Branded Gas Stations for sale.
Major-brand fuel sites and franchised C-stores, priced and packaged for buyers who want a known flag, a fuel supply agreement, and a clear path to financing.
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Key takeaways
- Branded sites carry tenant-specific cap rates: Wawa trades 4.83 to 5.20 percent, 7-Eleven 5.00 to 5.40 percent, Murphy USA near 5.13 percent, and Circle K 5.35 to 5.65 percent, all tighter than the roughly 5.6 percent national average.
- The brand flag is what lenders underwrite. Branded fuel supply and franchise backing support SBA 7(a) financing up to 5M dollars with a 15 percent minimum equity injection on special-purpose stations.
- The store is where the money is. C-store items carry 20 to 40 percent margins and account for about 30 percent of revenue but roughly 70 percent of profit, while net fuel profit runs only a few cents per gallon.
- Combined business and real estate branded deals price near 8x EBITDA, with 7x to 9x in premium markets, versus 4.0x to 7.0x for the operating business alone.
- Read the fuel supply agreement before you sign. Branded deals carry image standards, minimum gallon commitments, and supply terms that pass to the buyer at close.
A branded C-store carries a recognized fuel flag and, in many cases, a franchised convenience store. That brand affiliation drives consistent traffic, supplier-backed fuel supply, and lender confidence, which is why branded sites trade tighter than independents. Buyers pay for predictable throughput, marketing support, and a clearer financing story. The tradeoff is brand standards, image upgrade requirements, and fuel supply terms you inherit at close. C-Store Trader brokers branded acquisitions nationwide, from single-store dealer sites to multi-unit portfolios. We help you read the fuel supply agreement, model real margins, and price the deal against current brand-tier cap rates. Below we cover what defines a branded asset, why buyers want it, how it is valued, and how to buy or sell one.
What a branded C-store is
A branded C-store sells fuel under a major flag such as Shell, BP, ExxonMobil, Circle K, 7-Eleven, or Wawa, and operates under a supply or franchise agreement tied to that brand. Branding can apply to the fuel only, the convenience store only, or both. The arrangement usually includes a fuel supply agreement that sets minimum gallon commitments, image standards, and pricing terms.
Ownership structures vary. A dealer owns the site and buys branded fuel, while a lessee-dealer leases the property and operates the brand. Our dealer vs lessee-dealer guide breaks down the differences. With about 152,000 US C-stores and roughly 60 percent run by single-store operators, branded flags are how independents compete on traffic and supply. See our branded C-store listings for current inventory.
Why buyers want a branded site
The flag does work that an independent has to earn. A recognized brand pulls highway and commuter traffic, comes with marketing support, and signals consistency to drivers who will not stop at an unknown pump. A busy urban branded station can move 100,000 to 150,000 gallons per month against a US average near 4,000 gallons per day, and brand loyalty programs help hold that volume.
The store carries the economics. In-store items run 20 to 40 percent margins, and the C-store is about 30 percent of revenue but roughly 70 percent of profit, since net fuel profit is only a few cents per gallon even after 2025 fuel gross margins averaged 40-plus cents. Branding also helps at the bank. Compare the structure in our franchise vs independent guide and branded vs unbranded breakdown.
How branded stations are valued
Branded assets price by tenant and by structure. Tenant credit drives cap rates: Wawa trades at 4.83 to 5.20 percent, 7-Eleven at 5.00 to 5.40 percent, Murphy USA near 5.13 percent, and Circle K at 5.35 to 5.65 percent, all inside the roughly 5.6 percent national average. Geography matters too, with Florida tightest near 5.11 percent and Texas around 5.63 percent.
On a multiple basis, the operating business alone trades at 4.0x to 7.0x EBITDA, while combined business and real estate runs near 8x, reaching 7x to 9x in premium markets. Run your own numbers with our cap rate calculator and valuation calculator, then read what counts as a good cap rate.
How to buy a branded C-store
Financing is where branding pays off. SBA 7(a) loans go up to 5M dollars, and special-purpose stations need a 15 percent minimum equity injection, so plan on 10 to 15 percent down with real estate terms up to 25 years. June 2026 SBA rates run roughly 9 to 11.5 percent APR variable, with closings in 30 to 90 days. Conventional financing requires 30 to 40 percent down, and many banks avoid underground storage tanks over CERCLA liability. Compare paths in our SBA vs conventional guide.
Every fuel deal needs a Phase I ESA, costing 1,800 to 3,500 dollars under ASTM E1527-21 and required for SBA fuel deals. Work the due diligence checklist and start on our buyer page or financing page.
How to sell a branded C-store
Selling a branded site means presenting clean financials, a transferable fuel supply agreement, and current image compliance, since deferred brand upgrades become a buyer credit. Package fuel and store separately so buyers can model the 20 to 40 percent store margins against thin fuel profit. Branded deals typically take 3 to 6 months to close.
Fees depend on structure. Business broker commissions run 10 to 20 percent on business-only deals and about 6 to 10 percent when real estate is included. If you plan to redeploy proceeds, a 1031 exchange gives you 45 calendar days to identify and 180 to close, with absolute NNN 15 to 20 year terms as ideal replacements. See our seller page, the sale-leaseback option, and the 1031 deadline calculator.
FAQ
Common questions
Yes. Branded sites trade at tighter cap rates because the flag delivers predictable traffic, fuel supply, and lender confidence. Tenant-credit cap rates run from 4.83 to 5.20 percent for Wawa and 5.00 to 5.40 percent for 7-Eleven, inside the roughly 5.6 percent national average. Combined business and real estate deals price near 8x EBITDA, reaching 7x to 9x in premium markets.
Yes. SBA 7(a) loans go up to 5M dollars and are well suited to branded fuel sites. Because C-stores are special-purpose property, expect a 15 percent minimum equity injection, meaning 10 to 15 percent down, with real estate terms up to 25 years. June 2026 rates run roughly 9 to 11.5 percent APR variable, and a Phase I ESA at 1,800 to 3,500 dollars is required.
It is the contract that sets minimum gallon commitments, brand image standards, and fuel pricing terms with the supplier. It passes to the buyer at close, so its remaining term, volume obligations, and upgrade requirements directly affect value. Review it during due diligence. See our jobber fuel supply agreement guide for detail.
Branded sites follow the largest C-store markets. Texas leads with about 16,500 stores, followed by California near 12,140, Florida around 9,730, New York near 7,560, and Georgia about 7,092. Cap rates vary by state, with Florida tightest near 5.11 percent and Texas around 5.63 percent. Browse current inventory on our branded C-store listings page.
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C-store operator lens
Branded Gas Stations for sale through the C-store operations lens.
This page is evaluated through the convenience-store business first: inside sales, category margins, inventory turns, staffing, customer repeat behavior, lease control, and how the store creates profit beyond the fuel canopy. For listing pages, do not stop at price, EBITDA, and MPDs. The buyer should ask how much of the profit is coming from the store, what categories are growing, and what management systems transfer.
A C-store with real estate, options, rent control, and expansion room underwrites differently from a business-only deal on a short lease.
Store-level labor should be tested by daypart, not averaged. Overnight staffing, manager coverage, weekend peaks, and absentee ownership all change true cash flow.
A strong C-store has repeat local behavior. Loyalty, nearby housing, schools, employers, and commuter routes should be mapped against sales by category.
Buyers should review beverage, tobacco, grocery, ATM, lottery, and distributor terms because vendor economics can create hidden value or hidden dependency.
For C-store deals, the highest-value diligence usually lives in the POS reports, category sales, shrink controls, vendor terms, beer and tobacco mix, prepared-food potential, lottery contribution, and local customer pattern. This listing page is intentionally written for owners, operators, and buyers who care about the in-store profit engine, so it should be evaluated on the specific commercial questions it answers, not only on broad national search terms.
Decision checklist
What makes Branded Gas Stations for sale a real diligence page.
This listing page is strongest when it helps a visitor decide what to do with a real convenience-store asset. The checklist below keeps the page tied to C-store economics: POS reports, category margin, inventory control, licenses, staffing, lease control, and local customer behavior.
Ask for evidence. Convenience pricing, promotional discipline, and local basket size can matter as much as fuel price when the store is the real profit center. For Branded Gas Stations for sale, do not treat this as generic background; make it part of the buyer, seller, lender, or investor checklist.
Ask for evidence. The handoff needs clean manager coverage, supplier account transfer, licenses, lottery setup, inventory count, and employee retention planning. For Branded Gas Stations for sale, do not treat this as generic background; make it part of the buyer, seller, lender, or investor checklist.
Ask for evidence. A strong C-store has repeat local behavior. Loyalty, nearby housing, schools, employers, and commuter routes should be mapped against sales by category. For Branded Gas Stations for sale, do not treat this as generic background; make it part of the buyer, seller, lender, or investor checklist.
Ask for evidence. Buyers should review beverage, tobacco, grocery, ATM, lottery, and distributor terms because vendor economics can create hidden value or hidden dependency. For Branded Gas Stations for sale, do not treat this as generic background; make it part of the buyer, seller, lender, or investor checklist.
Ask for evidence. A C-store with real estate, options, rent control, and expansion room underwrites differently from a business-only deal on a short lease. For Branded Gas Stations for sale, do not treat this as generic background; make it part of the buyer, seller, lender, or investor checklist.
For C-Store Trader, the indexed value of the page should come from how well it answers the store-operator question: what would a serious owner, buyer, or broker verify before committing capital?
Transaction memo layer
How to underwrite Branded Gas Stations for sale before raising a hand.
Branded C-store pages should separate the traffic value of the flag from the store value created by inside sales, category margin, loyalty, vendor terms, and license transfer.
The handoff needs clean manager coverage, supplier account transfer, licenses, lottery setup, inventory count, and employee retention planning. For Branded Gas Stations for sale, this should be requested before a buyer treats the opportunity as financeable.
Convenience pricing, promotional discipline, and local basket size can matter as much as fuel price when the store is the real profit center. For Branded Gas Stations for sale, this should be requested before a buyer treats the opportunity as financeable.
Buyers should review beverage, tobacco, grocery, ATM, lottery, and distributor terms because vendor economics can create hidden value or hidden dependency. For Branded Gas Stations for sale, this should be requested before a buyer treats the opportunity as financeable.
A strong C-store has repeat local behavior. Loyalty, nearby housing, schools, employers, and commuter routes should be mapped against sales by category. For Branded Gas Stations for sale, this should be requested before a buyer treats the opportunity as financeable.
Store-level labor should be tested by daypart, not averaged. Overnight staffing, manager coverage, weekend peaks, and absentee ownership all change true cash flow. For Branded Gas Stations for sale, this should be requested before a buyer treats the opportunity as financeable.
A C-store with real estate, options, rent control, and expansion room underwrites differently from a business-only deal on a short lease. For Branded Gas Stations for sale, this should be requested before a buyer treats the opportunity as financeable.
Lead qualification
What a serious Branded Gas Stations for sale inquiry should include.
C-Store Trader should turn Branded Gas Stations for sale traffic into C-store leads with enough detail to underwrite the store, not just a name and phone number. A useful inquiry explains the asset, the operating proof, and the decision timeline.
Share whether this is a single store, portfolio, brand page, market search, guide question, or tool output. Include real estate versus leasehold, store size, inside sales, fuel relationship, licenses, and whether inventory is included.
The strongest C-store lead can provide POS category reports, gross margin, payroll, rent, bank deposits, vendor terms, inventory practices, and notes on manager coverage or owner involvement.
Clarify whether the goal is to buy, sell, value, refinance, or prepare for a 1031 or sale-leaseback. Include price range, financing capacity, timing, geography, and whether confidentiality is required.
For this listing page, a high-quality lead is one where the store economics, transferability, and next action are clear enough for a broker or principal to respond intelligently.
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