Arlington sits in the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, one of the busiest retail fuel corridors in a state with roughly 16,500 C-stores. Texas trades at about a 5.63% average cap rate, slightly above the national mark of about 5.6%, which means strong stabilized income with room to negotiate on price. Gas Station Trader is the fuel and C-store practice of Eagle Nest Property Group in Dallas, with brokerage handled through Eagle Nest Brokerage LLC, a licensed Texas broker. We have transacted more than 250 million dollars, and principal Stuart W. Monteith is a D CEO Power Broker for 2025 and 2026. We know this market block by block and represent buyers and sellers across Arlington.
The Arlington gas station market
Arlington anchors the middle of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and Texas leads the country with roughly 16,500 convenience stores. About 60% of US operators are single-store owners, and that pattern holds across Arlington, where independent operators and small groups make up most of the inventory. A busy urban station here can run 100,000 to 150,000 gallons per month, well above the US average of about 4,000 gallons per day. The economics favor the store: in-store items carry 20% to 40% margins, and the C-store is about 30% of revenue but roughly 70% of profit. A small-to-medium owner often nets about 70,000 to 100,000 dollars a year, and stronger sites reach 100,000 to 500,000 dollars. See our Texas gas stations for sale overview for the wider picture.
Buying a gas station in Arlington
Arlington buyers usually finance with SBA 7(a) or conventional debt. SBA 7(a) caps at 5 million dollars, special-purpose fuel sites need a 15% minimum equity injection (10% to 15% down), real estate terms run up to 25 years, and June 2026 rates are about 9% to 11.5% APR variable with closings in 30 to 90 days. Conventional financing requires 30% to 40% down and closes in 30 to 60 days, though many banks avoid underground storage tanks because of CERCLA liability. SBA fuel deals require a Phase I ESA under ASTM E1527-21, costing 1,800 to 3,500 dollars. Start with our buyer representation, the valuation calculator, and the due diligence checklist.
Selling a gas station in Arlington
Selling in Arlington means deciding what you are selling and pricing it correctly. Business-only deals typically trade at 2.5x to 4.0x EBITDA (SDE of 2.0x to 3.5x for smaller stores), combined fuel-and-store deals at 4.0x to 7.0x EBITDA, and real-estate-inclusive sales near 8x EBITDA, reaching 7x to 9x in premium markets. Most sale timelines run 3 to 6 months. Broker commissions are typically 10% to 20% on business-only deals and about 6% to 10% when real estate is included. We position the property, qualify buyers, and manage the process to closing. See our seller services, the sale-leaseback option for owner-operators who want to free up capital, and the guide on how to increase gas station value.
Values and cap rates in Texas
Texas gas stations trade at about a 5.63% average cap rate, just above the national figure of about 5.6% (roughly 5.58% with fuel income, 6.87% without). Cap rates compress with tenant credit: Murphy USA trades near 5.13%, 7-Eleven at 5.00% to 5.40%, and Circle K at 5.35% to 5.65%. For context, Florida is tightest near 5.11%, the Carolinas run 5.0% to 5.5%, and weaker markets reach 6.0% to 6.5% and higher. Lower cap rates mean higher prices, so credit and lease terms drive value as much as location. Run the numbers with our cap rate calculator, review NNN gas station listings, and read what is a good cap rate for a gas station.
