Truck Stop for Sale — Travel Center Opportunities (Curated & Confidential)

truck stop for sale searches are usually high-intent: buyers want a short list of qualified opportunities, clear deal structure, and a fast path to diligence. If you’re serious about buying (or selling) a fuel asset, the win is not “more listings”—it’s better screening, cleaner disclosures, and tighter execution.

We work nationwide with operators and investors to source on‑market and off‑market opportunities, qualify fit, and move efficiently from underwriting to contract to close. Start with your buy box on the Buy page, or if you’re selling, review our confidentiality-first approach on Sell.

What buyers usually mean by “truck stop for sale”

• Deal type: truck stops are fuel + retail + amenities; they’re closer to a small operating company than a standard c-store.
• Preferred economics: diesel volume, foodservice, showers/parking revenue, and the site’s ability to capture highway traffic.
• Speed: short lists and fast screening—so you’re only diligencing what can actually close.
• Risk limits: capex intensity, operational complexity, and compliance (parking, access, signage) that affects throughput.

Typical deal structures you’ll see

Most fuel assets trade under a few common structures. Knowing which one you’re evaluating is the fastest way to price correctly and avoid surprises. We break these down in plain English on Transaction Types.

• Real estate + business: Common when buyers want long-term control and equity in the dirt.
• Business-only / leasehold: Common when the real estate is leased; focus on term, options, and rent coverage.
• NNN / net lease: Passive structure where tenant performance and lease terms drive valuation.
• Ground lease / sale-leaseback: Used when land is leased separately; impacts control, rent escalations, and exit value.

Due diligence that matters most

Gas station transactions are not like standard retail. The diligence stack is deeper and timing matters. Use our checklist page as your baseline: Gas Station Due Diligence.

1. Environmental & compliance: Phase I history, UST records, past releases, compliance documentation.
2. Fuel economics: branded vs unbranded terms, rack-to-retail spread, fees, supply agreement constraints.
3. Merchandise performance: category mix, shrink controls, beer/wine eligibility, lottery, foodservice if applicable.
4. Site fundamentals: access, turning radius, visibility, parking/stacking, canopy/pumps age and condition.
5. Financial reality: normalized expenses, payroll model, card fees, rent/taxes/insurance, and capex.

How we help you move from “search” to closing

• Qualified sourcing: on‑market + quiet outreach for off‑market opportunities via our network.
• Fit screening: we align on your buy box, target deal structure, and underwriting rules before you review.
• Clean execution: tighter timelines, coordinated diligence, and fewer false starts.
• Financing & 1031 support: coordinate capital and timelines (see Financing and 1031 Exchange).

Operational complexity note

Truck stops often require a deeper operator plan. If you’re expanding into the segment, we’ll help you focus on the few variables that usually decide performance: diesel positioning, parking monetization, foodservice execution, and capex planning.

Common mistakes we help buyers avoid

• Pricing the deal before confirming structure and transferability.
• Underestimating capex on pumps, canopy, and systems that affect uptime.
• Ignoring supply and fee details that change net margin.
• Relying on unverified financials instead of normalized, supportable numbers.

Quick FAQs

Want a curated short list? Start with your criteria on Buyer Intake. If you’re evaluating a sale, see How We Work for what happens next.