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Gas station for sale with fuel volume data

A gas station is really two businesses on one lot: fuel, which moves a lot of revenue at thin margins, and the convenience store, which earns most of the profit. Add the real estate, the underground tanks and the fuel supply contract, and a gas station becomes one of the more document heavy acquisitions on Main Street. CompanyBrokers listings show revenue, SDE, asking price, multiple and reason for sale in one structured view, and the environmental and supply documents sit in a data room you open after NDA and proof of funds.

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Industry
Gas station and convenience store
State
Florida
Asking price
$250K to $1.5M
SDE
$120,000+
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What buyers look for in a gas station business

  • Monthly fuel gallons and cents per gallon margin, split by grade and diesel
  • Inside sales and gross margin for the store, with tobacco, lottery and food reported separately
  • Branded or unbranded status, and how much time is left on the supply agreement
  • Underground storage tank age, material, leak detection and compliance testing history
  • Corner location, traffic counts, number of fueling positions and canopy condition
  • Extra income such as a car wash, quick service food counter, ATM, rent from a tenant or EV chargers

How much is a gas station worth

Gas stations are commonly valued in pieces: the business on a multiple of SDE or EBITDA, plus the real estate and the fuel volume, which buyers sometimes price on cents per gallon. As general market guidance, the business portion often lands in a range of about 3 to 5 times SDE, while stations sold with land are priced much higher because the property carries much of the value. Strong inside sales and food service push value up, and old single wall tanks, an expiring supply contract or open environmental cases push it down. Our business valuation calculator gives a starting range in about a minute.

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Gas station due diligence checklist

  • Phase I environmental site assessment, and a Phase II when the Phase I finds recognized conditions
  • Underground storage tank registration, tightness tests, release history and state cleanup fund eligibility
  • Fuel supply agreement: term, volume commitments, rebates, debranding costs and transfer consent
  • Monthly fuel delivery invoices and pump totalizer readings matched to reported gallons
  • Store sales from the point of sale system, tied to sales tax returns and bank deposits
  • Tobacco, lottery, beer and wine license transfer rules for the state and county
  • Equipment list for dispensers, canopy, coolers and payment terminals, with EMV compliance status

Financing a gas station purchase

Gas stations with real estate are often financed through the SBA 7(a) program, with terms up to 25 years when property is included; an SBA loan to buy a business explains how lenders size the loan. Lenders typically require the environmental report before committing, and some ask for a reserve or tank insurance. Seller financing can cover part of the gap, and fuel suppliers sometimes provide incentive funds for rebranding or new dispensers, which buyers should read carefully because they often come with repayment terms.

Selling your gas station

Owners ready to sell my business can speed up the deal by ordering a current environmental report and organizing tank compliance records before listing. Our selling a business checklist covers the rest. List the station yourself or get matched with business brokers who know fuel deals in your state, or search business brokers near me. Plans are listed on the pricing page.

Do I need a Phase I environmental report to buy a gas station

In practice, yes. Lenders almost always require one, and it protects the buyer from inheriting contamination costs. A Phase II with soil and groundwater testing follows when the Phase I flags a concern.

What is a fuel supply agreement and why does it matter

It is the contract between the station and its fuel supplier or jobber. It sets brand, pricing, volume minimums and term, and breaking it early can cost a lot, so buyers need to know whether it transfers and on what terms.

Is a gas station without real estate worth buying

It can be, but the lease becomes critical. Buyers check remaining term, rent escalations and who is responsible for tanks and environmental issues under the lease.

Where does most gas station profit come from

Usually from inside sales. Fuel brings traffic, while the store, food service and car wash generate most of the gross profit.