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Thanks for the Feedback
We'd like to take a quick second to say "thank you" to all the people who contacted us in response to our first newsletter. All of the great (and sometimes not-so-great) feedback was truly appreciated.
Remember, our audience consists of a wide array of groups and individuals. We have users registered as owners, operators, vendors, manufacturers, buyers, sellers, wholesalers, and consumers. All of these people make up the gas station community, and our goal is to give each of you a voice.
For those of you who have yet to contact us, please, join the conversation. We've set up a new email address: feedback@gasstations.com to make it easier for you to contact us.
If you have any thoughts our suggestions on how we can improve our site or this newsletter, please send us an email. In addition, if you have a story you want to tell or a product or service you want to promote, let us know.
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Gas Stations Delivered to your Desktop
Now you can have the gas stations listed on our site delivered to you immediately! Stay up to the minute by taking advantage of our new RSS feed.
What is RSS? Well, I don't have enough space to explain it in detail here, but basically RSS is a technology that allows us to send all our new listings directly to you. You'll see the listing title, price, location and summary. If you see something you like, just click on the listing title and you'll be taken directly to the full listing details area on our website.
All you need to get started is an RSS reader. There are lots of free, easy-to-use readers on the Internet like Google Reader for example.
Once you have selected a reader, all you need to do is follow the "RSS feed" link above and click one button to subscribe. It's totally free, so why not?
One last thing. Our RSS feed is intended to be used by potential buyers and sellers for personal use only. If you own a website and would like to re-publish our feed on your site, please contact us for permission.
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| Auction Announcement |
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Wisconsin BP Station to be Sold at Auction December 9th, 2008
Gas Station and C-Store with Car Wash in Burlington, Wisconsin to be sold at auction by Sheldon Good & Company on December 9th, 2008. This is the closest station at the Highway P exit on the Burlington Bypass in the desirable Lake Geneva region. This business for sale offers an excellent re-branding opportunity as the current franchise agreement is expiring soon.
Sheldon Good & Company is the nation's leading real estate brokerage firm for the structured sale of gas stations and c-stores. It has previously been ranked #1 by the New York Times, Forbes, Fortune, and the Wall Street Journal as the premier real estate auction company in America. With more than forty years in the business, Sheldon Good & Company has assisted its clients in the successful sale of over 40,000 properties, totaling more than $10 Billion in sales.
For more information about this opportunity, including photos and auction details, please visit the aution site. Or you can contact Sheldon Good & Company at (800) 315-2199 to speak to a representative.
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Village Pantry Continues Acquisition Strategy
Over the past twelve months Village Pantry has increased their store base by 27 percent. With most of their stores located in Indiana, they have recently expanded into Ohio and Michigan and are currently seeking acquisition opportunities within Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio.
"Look for our expansion to continue for the next 36 months," said Steven Larkin, Vice President of Real Estate at Village Pantry. "There is currently no set limit on the number of stores we are looking to acquire," says Larkin. "We will take singles, twosies, chains...any number of stores. If the right opportunity presents itself, we will consider acquisition."
In addition to the geographical limitations, Village Pantry has expressed some additional criteria for the stores they will consider. Larkin says, "The stores we will consider must pump a minimum of 1 million gallons and do more than $1 million inside sales annually. It must be a true c-store (2,000 sq. ft.) and have ample parking."
If you are a Seller, or are considering selling, and your business meets this criteria, you can contact Steven Larkin at Village Pantry about your store. Steven can be reached via email at: steven.larkin@VPstores.com.
Be sure to check out Steven Larkin's exclusive article on Gaining Buyer Confidence. It's a must-read piece for all gas station owners, sellers, and business brokers. And it can only be found on GasStations.com.
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CONFERENCES
NACS Introduction to Category Management Seminar - Charleston South Carolina
December 3 - 4, 2008
Food Service at Retail Expo - Schaumburg, Illinois
August 17 - 19, 2009
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| Featured Listing |
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1 Year Old C-Store with Real Estate
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Asking Price: $950,000
Inside Sales: $60,000 / month
Gas Gallons: 30,000 / month
Opened in October of 2007, this branded gas station and convenience store sits at a great location with lots of house tops on busy intersection. Just recently began accepting EBT cards. 10 door cooler, all new equipment inside and out. Four Pay at the Pump Dispensers with credit card readers and three fiberglass tanks. Modern Fast Food counter tops, security glass, 16 camera DVR system, 2 New Ruby POS...too much to list. The store is clean and business continues to grow. An experienced owner/operator can really take it to the next level. Loan is SBA assumable. Store has full basement and 3 bathrooms. Plenty of storage.
Get the Full Listing Here
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