Shreveport sits at the crossroads of Interstate 20 and Interstate 49 in northwest Louisiana, a position that drives steady fuel volume across truck traffic, daily commuters, and casino visitors. Louisiana is a weaker-pricing market than the tight Sun Belt states, which means cap rates here typically run higher and entry pricing is more reasonable than in Florida or Texas. That spread creates real opportunity for buyers who want yield and for sellers ready to reach motivated investors. Gas Station Trader is the fuel and C-store practice of Eagle Nest Property Group in Dallas, with brokerage through Eagle Nest Brokerage LLC, a licensed Texas broker. We have transacted more than 250 million dollars and bring institutional underwriting to every Shreveport assignment. See more Louisiana gas stations for sale.
The Shreveport gas station market
Shreveport anchors the I-20 corridor where it meets I-49, giving local stations exposure to interstate trucking, regional commuters, and steady casino-driven traffic. A busy urban station does 100,000 to 150,000 gallons per month, well above the US average of roughly 4,000 gallons per day, and the highest-traffic Shreveport pads can reach that upper band.
Profit in this market follows the same pattern as the rest of the country. Fuel carries thin net margins of only a few cents per gallon even though 2025 gross margins averaged 40 plus cents per gallon. The convenience store is where owners make money, generating roughly 30 percent of revenue but close to 70 percent of profit on in-store margins of 20 to 40 percent. See our branded gas stations and margin guide.
Buying a gas station in Shreveport
Most Shreveport buyers finance through SBA 7(a), which caps at 5 million dollars and requires a 15 percent minimum equity injection for special-purpose gas stations, meaning 10 to 15 percent down. Real estate terms run up to 25 years, June 2026 rates sit around 9 to 11.5 percent APR variable, and closings take 30 to 90 days. Conventional financing requires 30 to 40 percent down and many banks avoid sites with underground storage tanks because of CERCLA exposure.
Every SBA fuel deal requires a Phase I ESA to ASTM E1527-21, costing 1,800 to 3,500 dollars. Start your numbers with our valuation calculator, review the due diligence checklist, and see how we represent buyers.
Selling a gas station in Shreveport
Selling well in a higher-cap market like Louisiana means presenting clean financials and a defensible income story so buyers underwrite to the strongest possible multiple. Stations with real estate trade around 8x EBITDA, reaching 7x to 9x in premium markets, while business-only deals run 2.5x to 4.0x EBITDA and smaller stores trade on SDE of 2.0x to 3.5x.
Plan for a typical 3 to 6 month timeline. Business broker commissions run 10 to 20 percent on business-only deals and roughly 6 to 10 percent when real estate is included. We package each Shreveport listing for serious capital. Start with our seller services, review how to increase value, and consider a sale-leaseback if you want to retain operations.
Values and cap rates in Louisiana
Cap rates track tenant credit and market strength. The national average is about 5.6 percent, roughly 5.58 percent with fuel income and 6.87 percent without it. Tight states like Florida price near 5.11 percent and Texas near 5.63 percent, while weaker markets land at 6.0 to 6.5 percent or higher. Louisiana falls in that weaker-pricing group, which means higher going-in yields for Shreveport buyers.
Tenant credit compresses cap rates further. Murphy USA prices around 5.13 percent, 7-Eleven runs 5.00 to 5.40 percent, and Circle K runs 5.35 to 5.65 percent. Model your own pricing with the cap rate calculator, study cap rates by state, and explore NNN gas stations.
