Branded Gas Stations for sale.

A branded gas station carries a recognized fuel flag and, in many cases, a franchised convenience store. That brand affiliation drives consistent traffic, supplier-backed fuel supply, and lender confidence, which is why branded sites trade tighter than independents. Buyers pay for predictable throughput, marketing support, and a clearer financing story. The tradeoff is brand standards, image upgrade requirements, and fuel supply terms you inherit at close. Gas Station Trader brokers branded acquisitions nationwide, from single-store dealer sites to multi-unit portfolios. We help you read the fuel supply agreement, model real margins, and price the deal against current brand-tier cap rates. Below we cover what defines a branded asset, why buyers want it, how it is valued, and how to buy or sell one.

What a branded gas station is

A branded gas station sells fuel under a major flag such as Shell, BP, ExxonMobil, Circle K, 7-Eleven, or Wawa, and operates under a supply or franchise agreement tied to that brand. Branding can apply to the fuel only, the convenience store only, or both. The arrangement usually includes a fuel supply agreement that sets minimum gallon commitments, image standards, and pricing terms.

Ownership structures vary. A dealer owns the site and buys branded fuel, while a lessee-dealer leases the property and operates the brand. Our dealer vs lessee-dealer guide breaks down the differences. With about 152,000 US C-stores and roughly 60 percent run by single-store operators, branded flags are how independents compete on traffic and supply. See our branded gas station listings for current inventory.

Why buyers want a branded site

The flag does work that an independent has to earn. A recognized brand pulls highway and commuter traffic, comes with marketing support, and signals consistency to drivers who will not stop at an unknown pump. A busy urban branded station can move 100,000 to 150,000 gallons per month against a US average near 4,000 gallons per day, and brand loyalty programs help hold that volume.

The store carries the economics. In-store items run 20 to 40 percent margins, and the C-store is about 30 percent of revenue but roughly 70 percent of profit, since net fuel profit is only a few cents per gallon even after 2025 fuel gross margins averaged 40-plus cents. Branding also helps at the bank. Compare the structure in our franchise vs independent guide and branded vs unbranded breakdown.

How branded stations are valued

Branded assets price by tenant and by structure. Tenant credit drives cap rates: Wawa trades at 4.83 to 5.20 percent, 7-Eleven at 5.00 to 5.40 percent, Murphy USA near 5.13 percent, and Circle K at 5.35 to 5.65 percent, all inside the roughly 5.6 percent national average. Geography matters too, with Florida tightest near 5.11 percent and Texas around 5.63 percent.

On a multiple basis, the operating business alone trades at 4.0x to 7.0x EBITDA, while combined business and real estate runs near 8x, reaching 7x to 9x in premium markets. Run your own numbers with our cap rate calculator and valuation calculator, then read what counts as a good cap rate.

How to buy a branded gas station

Financing is where branding pays off. SBA 7(a) loans go up to 5M dollars, and special-purpose stations need a 15 percent minimum equity injection, so plan on 10 to 15 percent down with real estate terms up to 25 years. June 2026 SBA rates run roughly 9 to 11.5 percent APR variable, with closings in 30 to 90 days. Conventional financing requires 30 to 40 percent down, and many banks avoid underground storage tanks over CERCLA liability. Compare paths in our SBA vs conventional guide.

Every fuel deal needs a Phase I ESA, costing 1,800 to 3,500 dollars under ASTM E1527-21 and required for SBA fuel deals. Work the due diligence checklist and start on our buyer page or financing page.

How to sell a branded gas station

Selling a branded site means presenting clean financials, a transferable fuel supply agreement, and current image compliance, since deferred brand upgrades become a buyer credit. Package fuel and store separately so buyers can model the 20 to 40 percent store margins against thin fuel profit. Branded deals typically take 3 to 6 months to close.

Fees depend on structure. Business broker commissions run 10 to 20 percent on business-only deals and about 6 to 10 percent when real estate is included. If you plan to redeploy proceeds, a 1031 exchange gives you 45 calendar days to identify and 180 to close, with absolute NNN 15 to 20 year terms as ideal replacements. See our seller page, the sale-leaseback option, and the 1031 deadline calculator.