Fort Lauderdale sits in one of the tightest gas station markets in the country. Florida cap rates run near 5.11%, the lowest of any major state, which means sellers here command premium pricing and buyers compete hard for quality fuel and convenience store assets. Florida has roughly 9,730 C-stores statewide, and Broward County corridors like Federal Highway, Sunrise Boulevard, and the I-95 frontage draw strong fuel volumes and steady in-store traffic. Gas Station Trader is the fuel and C-store practice of Eagle Nest Property Group in Dallas, Texas, with brokerage handled through Eagle Nest Brokerage LLC, a licensed Texas broker. We have transacted more than 250 million dollars and bring institutional underwriting to every Fort Lauderdale assignment.
The Fort Lauderdale gas station market
Fort Lauderdale is a dense, high-traffic coastal market inside Broward County, part of Florida's roughly 9,730 convenience store count. Busy urban stations run 100,000 to 150,000 gallons per month, well above the US average of about 4,000 gallons per day, and high tourist and commuter flow supports strong in-store sales. That matters because the C-store side is only about 30% of revenue but roughly 70% of profit, with in-store items carrying 20% to 40% margins. Fuel itself averaged 40-plus cents per gallon in gross margin in 2025, but net fuel profit lands at only a few cents per gallon. We help owners and investors read these dynamics correctly. Start with our profit margins guide and our Florida market overview.
Buying a gas station in Fort Lauderdale
Buyers in Fort Lauderdale face Florida's premium pricing, so financing and diligence discipline decide the deal. SBA 7(a) loans cap at 5 million dollars, require a 15% minimum equity injection on special-purpose fuel properties, and offer real estate terms up to 25 years, with June 2026 rates around 9% to 11.5% APR variable and closings in 30 to 90 days. Conventional financing runs 30% to 40% down and many banks avoid underground storage tanks due to CERCLA liability. Every SBA fuel deal needs a Phase I ESA to ASTM E1527-21, costing 1,800 to 3,500 dollars. Use our valuation calculator, review the due diligence checklist, and see active NNN gas stations and our buyer services.
Selling a gas station in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale sellers benefit from Florida's tight cap rates, but pricing has to match how the buyer pool values the asset. Business-only deals trade at 2.5x to 4.0x EBITDA, combined operations at 4.0x to 7.0x, and deals with real estate around 8x EBITDA, reaching 7x to 9x in premium markets. Some fuel-heavy stores price on throughput at 0.05 to 0.30 dollars per gallon of monthly volume. Expect a 3 to 6 month timeline and broker commissions of 10% to 20% on business-only deals or roughly 6% to 10% when real estate is included. We position each listing for the right buyer and run a disciplined process. Begin with our cap rate calculator, the selling guide, and our seller services.
Values and cap rates in Florida
Florida posts the tightest gas station cap rates in the country at roughly 5.11%, against a national average near 5.6% (about 5.58% with fuel and 6.87% without fuel). For Fort Lauderdale, that compression means premium valuations versus weaker markets that trade at 6.0% to 6.5% or higher. Branded tenants set the floor: Wawa runs 4.83% to 5.20%, 7-Eleven 5.00% to 5.40%, Murphy USA around 5.13%, and Circle K 5.35% to 5.65%. Lower cap rates translate to higher prices on the same income, which is why tenant quality and lease structure drive Florida pricing. Run scenarios with our cap rate calculator, study cap rates by state, and read what is a good cap rate.
