Thinking about buying another station?

Sometimes the purchase and real estate sale-leaseback can be arranged to close together. If all conditions are met, investor proceeds can be applied within the transaction and you begin operating under the agreed lease.

The purchase terms, investor’s review, rent, financing, and closing dates all need to work together. This is often called an acquisition sale-leaseback.

The station review covers sales, expenses, fuel and other agreements, and property condition. If an investor will own the real estate, they’ll also review the proposed operator’s finances, experience, and ability to meet the lease obligations.

We’ll help you organize the information and work through questions with the parties involved and your advisors. You don’t need every record before we talk.

You can acquire the business and property first, then pursue a sale-leaseback. You would need to fund the initial purchase independently and plan for the costs of owning the property until a sale closes.

A later sale-leaseback, its proceeds, and its timing are not guaranteed. It could take longer than expected or not close.

You may. In a particular transaction, sale-leaseback proceeds may cover a substantial portion—or potentially all—of the acquisition cost, but that should never be assumed. The result depends on the property’s value, purchase price, the investor’s review of the business, and acceptable lease terms.

Deposits, closing costs, inventory, other working capital, timing gaps, and existing debt may still require cash or financing. You would also take on rent and other lease obligations.

We help you evaluate and coordinate a transaction; we are not making a financing commitment.

We can discuss your markets and the type of business you want, and connect the conversation with station owners considering a sale. Availability and the right fit will depend on the opportunities and parties involved.