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Written by: Aaron Cutler A recent tax bill has restored 100% bonus depreciation, which is a major win for business owners—especially those buying gas stations, car washes, and other asset-heavy operations. But what does this mean for you as an investor or operator? What is Bonus Depreciation? Bonus depreciation allows you to deduct the entire […]

Written by: Bobby Slater One of the most frequent questions we get is, “Why choose C-Store Investments over selling my store on my own?” After decades in the gas station and convenience store industry, we’ve seen too many owners invest years of hard work in their business, only to leave a substantial portion of its

April 2, 2024 What is my store worth? This is a common question we get from store owners. Convenience store values remain strong. Currently there is lack of inventory, with an abundance of buyers seeking to acquire stores. Recent interest rate increases and lenders being more cautious has dampened the activity of less qualified buyers.

A Quick Guide to the Most Important Financial Considerations Selling your business is obviously a hugely important life decision. It can result in a sizable financial windfall, but once it is sold, the annual cash flow from the business dries up. Also, for many business owners, they were able to (legitimately) run many expenses through

Governmental Regulations & Compliance for C-Stores with gas stations It is not fun, it is not sexy, but it is absolutely necessary for the smooth operation of your gas station and for a smooth transition (if and when you decide to sell). There are a lot of licenses and permits on the town and state

Here are some things to consider when you are selling your c-store. Many operators had a fantastic year last year, led by high fuel margins. In fact, the past three years have been very profitable. As one operator said, now is a great time to show buyers my P&L statements, my profits have never been higher!

Fuel Margins For CStores 2005 – 2020 We hope you have enjoyed the hot summer weather and the scorching hot summer fuel margins. Heading into the fall, the weather will cool down, but we hope that our customers can keep their margins up. Let’s take this opportunity to review fuel margins over a 15-year period

New All-Time High Price Of Gasoline School is out and summer is rolling in. These are typically two major factors that lead to an increase in traffic and petroleum demand throughout New England as families head out on the road for their summer travel. Will record-breaking gas prices curtail demand for fuel in these summer

What is your store worth? In the past, we have discussed items that sellers need to address when preparing to sell their stores. Many sellers spend the majority of their time preparing their financial information. This is important and it should be presented in a concise format that a buyer can easily understand. However, updating

What is your store worth? The most common question we are asked by potential sellers is what is the EBITDA multiplier for my store? The EBITDA (pronounced e-BIT-da) is an acronym for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. The multiplier is calculated by dividing the sale price by the annual EBITDA. For example, a store sold