Macon sits at the crossroads of I-75 and I-16 in central Georgia, which makes it one of the state's higher-traffic fuel corridors and a market where convenience volume holds up year-round. Georgia has about 7,092 C-stores statewide, and Macon's mix of interstate commuter flow, regional logistics, and dense in-town retail supports both single-store operators and branded sites with strong inside sales. Gas Station 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 help buyers and sellers price, market, and close gas station deals in Macon and across Georgia.
The Macon Gas Station Market
Macon's fuel demand is driven by the I-75 and I-16 interchange, a major freight and commuter corridor through central Georgia. That traffic supports a range of stations, from high-volume interstate sites to neighborhood stores anchored by inside sales. Across Georgia there are about 7,092 C-stores, and roughly 60% of US operators run a single store, so most Macon opportunities are independent owners or small portfolios rather than corporate chains.
The economics here track national patterns. C-store inside sales run about 30% of revenue but roughly 70% of profit, with in-store items carrying 20% to 40% margins. A busy urban station does 100,000 to 150,000 gallons per month against a US average near 4,000 gallons per day. See our profit margins guide and owner earnings breakdown.
Buying a Gas Station in Macon
Most Macon buyers finance with SBA 7(a), which caps at 5 million dollars and requires a 15% minimum equity injection on special-purpose gas stations, meaning 10% to 15% down. Real estate terms run up to 25 years, June 2026 rates are roughly 9% to 11.5% APR variable, and closings take 30 to 90 days. Conventional financing exists but often demands 30% to 40% down, and many banks avoid underground storage tanks due to CERCLA liability.
Every SBA fuel deal requires a Phase I ESA under ASTM E1527-21, costing 1,800 to 3,500 dollars. Build your offer on verified throughput and inside sales, not a seller's pro forma. Start with our buyer services, the valuation calculator, and the due diligence checklist.
Selling a Gas Station in Macon
Selling well in Macon starts with clean financials and an honest read on what your site supports. Business-only stations trade at roughly 2.5x to 4.0x EBITDA, smaller stores at 2.0x to 3.5x SDE, and combined real estate and business deals at 4.0x to 7.0x EBITDA. Throughput-based pricing runs 0.05 to 0.30 dollars per gallon of monthly volume, so documented gallons and inside-sales margins directly drive your number.
Broker commissions typically run 10% to 20% on business-only deals and about 6% to 10% when real estate is included, with sale timelines of 3 to 6 months. We package fuel supply terms, environmental records, and tank compliance up front so buyers and lenders move faster. See our seller services and sale-leaseback options.
Values and Cap Rates in Georgia
National gas station cap rates average about 5.6%, near 5.58% with fuel and 6.87% without it. Tenant credit drives the spread: 7-Eleven trades around 5.00% to 5.40%, Circle K around 5.35% to 5.65%, and Murphy USA near 5.13%. The Carolinas sit at 5.0% to 5.5% and Tennessee at 5.4% to 5.75%, so Georgia non-credit and secondary-market sites like much of Macon often price in the 6.0% to 6.5% band or higher.
For NNN-leased assets with strong tenants, valuation runs closer to 8x EBITDA. Run scenarios with our cap rate calculator, then review NNN gas station listings and our cap rates by state guide.
