ESTABLISHED GAS STATION AND CONVENIENCE STORE WITH REAL ESTATE - Cashflow Stated is for an owner operator. This well-established fuel and convenience retail operation represents a significant acquisition opportunity in Minnesota's growing gas station and convenience store sector. With 46 years of continuous operation, the enterprise has demonstrated exceptional longevity and market resilience in Blue Earth County, strategically positioned 90 minutes south of the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
BUSINESS OPERATIONS The facility operates as an integrated gas station and large convenience store with grocery offerings, serving both local residents and seasonal lake visitors. The unbranded fuel operation provides operational flexibility while the expanded grocery selection differentiates the business from typical convenience stores. Current operating hours conclude at 6:00 PM, presenting immediate expansion opportunities for extended evening operations along with an additional 1,000 sq ft of extra space with a separate entrance ready for leasing revenue or adding a liquor store/tobacco store, etc.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE The operation generates annual gross sales of $1.9 million, demonstrating strong market penetration and established customer loyalty. This revenue performance reflects the business's solid position within the convenience retail sector and its ability to capture essential consumer spending.
REAL ESTATE INCLUSION The transaction includes ownership of the underlying commercial real estate, providing complete operational control and eliminating ongoing lease obligations. Property ownership offers long-term operational stability and potential real estate appreciation benefits including an extra 1,000 sq ft adjacent space for growth. GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES Significant expansion potential exists through several identified initiatives: - Extended operating hours beyond current 6:00 PM closure - Adjacent vacant space suitable for liquor or tobacco retail operations - Enhanced product mix targeting seasonal lake community - Operational improvements and service expansion LOCATION ADVANTAGES The strategic location benefits from proximity to popular lake recreation areas, generating consistent seasonal traffic patterns.
The 90-minute accessibility to major metropolitan markets ensures steady customer flow while maintaining lower operational costs associated with rural markets. OPERATIONAL STRENGTHS - 46-year operational track record demonstrating market stability - Established customer base with strong community presence - Dual revenue streams from fuel and retail grocery operations - Unbranded fuel flexibility allowing supplier optimization - Property ownership providing operational security This acquisition opportunity combines the reliability of a well-established essential services business with clear pathways for operational enhancement and revenue growth. The combination of fuel sales, grocery retail, and strategic real estate ownership creates a diversified revenue platform serving fundamental consumer needs in a proven market location.