Deal Alert: Gas Station + C-Store + Real Estate in Northern California

📍 Location: Northern California (corner lot, high-traffic road)
💰 Asking Price: $3.2M
💸 Revenue: $2.79M (2023), on pace for ~$2.5M in 2024

🌟 Why This Business is Great:

✔ You Own the Dirt
Real estate is included — always a win. That’s long-term security, appreciation, and optionality.

✔ Recently Renovated
New pumps, LED signage, floors, and canopy mean lower capex needs out of the gate.

✔ Strong Inside Sales
$130K/month in c-store sales with lottery generating another $13K/month — that’s steady foot traffic and diversified revenue.

✔ Community Fixture
10+ years in the same location. This isn’t a turn-and-burn — it’s rooted in a neighborhood.

✔ Operational Turnaround in Motion
After a rough 2022–2023, 2024 numbers are trending up. Owner’s making changes — and it shows in the NOI.

🚧 Challenges to Watch

❌ Inconsistent Profitability
2022 Net: $12K
2023 Net: - $238K
2024: On track for $270K NOI — promising, but needs confirming. You'll want to understand what's really changed.

❌ High Repairs in 2023
$118K in repairs? That’s unusually high. Is it a one-time capex hit or ongoing maintenance?

❌ Lean Team, Tight Margins
3 full-time and 2 part-time staff for ~$210K in payroll. That’s tight. Labor efficiency and scheduling optimization will be key.

❌ Unverified Fuel Margins
$1/gallon profit claim sounds… generous. Confirm that during DD. Even half that would be decent.

🚀 Growth Levers I See

🔹 Add Food or Coffee Service
The most obvious play. Even a basic hot food counter or branded coffee setup could boost daily spend per customer.

🔹 EV Chargers = Modern Revenue
Plenty of state and federal incentives in California. This could be a future-proof play that draws a new customer segment.

🔹 Automate Labor Scheduling
With a lean team, even small operational tweaks (like better scheduling tools) could reduce burnout and improve margins.

🔹 Add a Car Wash
High-traffic corner lot + loyal customer base = potential real estate ROI beyond fuel and chips.

🔹 Local Partnerships & Events
Neighborhood staple for a decade — this could be leveraged with community events, local sponsorships, or loyalty programs.

🔍 My Analysis:

This deal could be a solid play for someone who wants a mix of steady cash flow and real estate ownership. The numbers were rough in 2022 and 2023, but 2024 is trending in the right direction, which suggests the current owner has made some operational improvements. You’re getting a well-located property, steady inside sales, and a loyal customer base. There’s also clear upside: adding food service, installing EV chargers, or tightening up operations could significantly boost profits. It’s not a totally hands-off investment, but if you’re willing to be involved and make a few smart moves, this gas station could become a strong, stable asset.

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