Gas stations for sale in Florida.

Florida is one of the most competitive gas station and C-store markets in the country, with about 9,730 stores ranking it 3rd nationally behind Texas and California. No state income tax, fast population growth, and heavy tourist fuel demand keep buyer interest high and cap rates the tightest in the nation near 5.11%. That same demand produces one of the deepest active for-sale pools, from single-store operations to high-volume branded sites with real estate. Gas Station Trader is a specialist gas station and C-store brokerage (Eagle Nest Property Group, Dallas TX) with 250 million dollars plus transacted. We handle buy, sell, sale-leaseback, and finance assignments across the state. Call 469.949.6467 to talk through Florida acquisition or exit options.

The Florida gas station and C-store market

Florida runs about 9,730 C-stores, placing it 3rd nationally behind Texas at roughly 16,500 and California at about 12,140. Nationally there are about 152,000 C-stores, and roughly 60% are single-store operators, a pattern that holds across Florida where independents and small chains make up a large share of the for-sale pool.

The brand mix here is deep. Wawa has a major Florida footprint, alongside 7-Eleven, Circle K, RaceTrac, Murphy USA, and a wide base of unbranded and jobber-supplied independents. A busy urban Florida station can move 100,000 to 150,000 gallons per month, well above the US average of about 4,000 gallons per day. For a fuller national picture, see our guide on gas station cap rates by state and branded vs unbranded stations.

Buying a gas station in Florida

Florida gives buyers a deep selection, but pricing is aggressive and underwriting matters. Business-only deals trade at 2.5x to 4.0x EBITDA, combined fuel and store operations run 4.0x to 7.0x EBITDA, and deals that include real estate land near 8x, ranging 7x to 9x in premium markets. Run your numbers before you offer using our gas station valuation calculator.

Financing is central. SBA 7(a) caps at 5M dollars, requires a 15% minimum equity injection on special-purpose gas stations, and offers real estate terms up to 25 years, with June 2026 rates roughly 9% to 11.5% APR variable and closings of 30 to 90 days. Every SBA fuel deal needs a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, ASTM E1527-21, costing 1,800 to 3,500 dollars. Start with how to buy a gas station and the SBA 7(a) loan guide.

Selling a gas station in Florida

Strong buyer demand and tight cap rates make Florida a favorable place to sell, especially for high-volume branded sites with real estate. Clean financials, verifiable fuel volume, jobber contract terms, and current underground storage tank compliance drive both price and speed. Sale timelines typically run 3 to 6 months, sometimes 6 to 12 for larger or more complex assets.

Understand the cost of sale before you list. Business broker commissions run 10% to 20% on business-only deals and about 6% to 10% on real-estate-inclusive deals. Capital gains exposure can be significant, and a 1031 exchange or sale-leaseback may preserve more proceeds. We work owners through how to sell a gas station, broker fees, and our sell process. Call 469.949.6467 to discuss valuation and timing.

Florida cap rates and values

Florida posts the tightest cap rates in the country near 5.11%, ahead of Texas at about 5.63% and the Carolinas at 5.0% to 5.5%. The US average sits around 5.6%, roughly 5.58% with fuel and 6.87% without. Tenant credit moves pricing further, with Wawa at 4.83% to 5.20%, 7-Eleven at 5.00% to 5.40%, Murphy USA near 5.13%, and Circle K at 5.35% to 5.65%. Model scenarios with our cap rate calculator.

On profitability, 2025 fuel gross margins averaged 40 cents plus per gallon, but net fuel profit is only a few cents per gallon. The C-store is about 30% of revenue and roughly 70% of profit, with in-store items at 20% to 40% margins. A small-to-medium Florida owner often nets about 70K to 100K dollars per year, ranging to 100K to 500K by site. See is owning a gas station profitable and how to value a gas station.

Metros and regions across Florida

Florida demand concentrates in a handful of large markets. Miami and South Florida deliver the highest traffic and the tightest pricing, with dense urban sites that can hit 100,000 to 150,000 gallons per month. Orlando pairs resident growth with heavy tourist fuel volume along its interstate and corridor locations. Tampa on the Gulf Coast offers a balanced mix of urban and suburban stores, and Jacksonville anchors North Florida with strong logistics and commuter demand.

Each metro favors different deals. The big-three urban cores reward branded high-volume sites and absolute NNN investments, while outlying counties hold more value-add and owner-operator opportunities. For passive investors, see NNN gas station investing and 1031 replacement property. Reach Gas Station Trader at 469.949.6467 or start at our buy page.