Start with the property you own.
Explore one location, several locations, or your entire portfolio.
Sale-Leaseback, explained simply
Sell your property. Keep running your station.
If you own your station’s real estate, you may be able to sell it to an investor and lease it back. You continue operating your business and receive the proceeds from the property sale. This is called a sale-leaseback.
Could this work for my station?Look at the sale price and rent together.
A sale can free up cash, but the lease must make sense for your business.
What could that capital help you do?
Buy another station, upgrade your store or equipment, or pay down debt. Start with what would make the biggest difference to your business.
A conversation, not a commitment
Let’s start with your question.
You don’t need to know what your property is worth or have a plan ready. Tell us what you’re considering, and we can start there.
Patrick Hammond
Senior Director
Kyle A. Carson
Senior Director
Real people. A straightforward conversation.
Patrick and Kyle · Fortis Net Lease
If you’d like to know more
A few common questions.
Would I still own my business?
In a sale-leaseback, an investor buys the real estate—not automatically the operating business. You may continue to own and run the business while leasing the property back on agreed terms.
The details depend on what you own, existing agreements, and the structure of the transaction.
How much cash could be available?
That depends on the property’s value, the business, investor requirements, and the lease terms. Existing loans, closing costs, and other obligations can reduce the cash available from a sale.
We can discuss the factors that matter before you decide whether to explore a transaction. A price or closing is not guaranteed.
Could refinancing be a better fit?
It could. Refinancing lets you keep ownership, while a sale-leaseback means selling the property and taking on a long-term lease. We can help you compare the cash available, ongoing obligations and your plans for the business. Sometimes continuing to own the property makes the most sense.
What will a buyer want to understand?
A buyer will look at your property and the business that will continue operating there. We’ll help you understand the information likely to matter, from operating history and fuel agreements to property and tank records.
You don’t need everything assembled before we talk. Start with your goals, and we’ll work through the next steps.
What responsibilities would I have under the lease?
Review the rent, rent increases, lease length, renewal options, maintenance, taxes, insurance, and any guaranties. The ongoing cost must work for your business—not just the sale price.
Site condition, tanks, environmental history, and existing agreements also matter. Your own legal, tax, and financial advisors should review the terms.
Can I do this with just one location?
Yes, a conversation can start with one location. You can also explore several sites or an entire portfolio. Whether a property fits depends on the property, business, buyer review, and lease terms—not a minimum number of stations.