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High-Volume Fuel Station with Strong Cash Flow & Store Sales
Prime Corner Gas Station & Convenience Store - High-Traffic Barstow Location
This established ARCO gas station and convenience store, operating since 1999, represents an exceptional opportunity in Barstow's strategic transportation corridor. Located on a prime corner with high freeway visibility, this turnkey operation serves local residents, commuters, and heavy interstate traffic along the I-15 between Southern California and Las Vegas.
Financial Performance:
• Estimated annual NOI: $860,000
• Fuel sales: ~100,000 gallons monthly with strong margins
• Convenience store revenue: $130,000 monthly at 40% margins
• Monthly operating expenses: $26,100
• Currently absentee-owned operation
Property & Infrastructure:
• 2,675 sq ft retail building
• 4 fuel dispensers with 8 fueling positions
• 4 underground storage tanks (15k/5k/15k/8k gallon capacity)
• Modern, well-maintained equipment throughout
• Streamlined layout for optimal traffic flow
• Real estate included in sale
Location Advantages:
• Prime freeway-adjacent positioning with exceptional visibility
• Strategic Barstow location capturing both local and interstate traffic
• Limited nearby competition ensures strong market capture
• High-traffic corridor serving major travel route
• Consistent demand from commercial vehicles and logistics activity
Business Strengths:
• Turnkey operation ready for immediate takeover
• Established customer base with high repeat business
• Dual revenue streams from fuel and retail sales
• Proven cash flow with operational efficiency
• Strong brand recognition with ARCO affiliation
Growth Opportunities:
• Expand convenience store product mix with higher-margin items
• Add food service program or branded food partnerships
• Optimize merchandising and inventory mix
• Capture increased revenue from travel essentials and grab-and-go options
• Leverage heavy traffic flow for additional services
Operational Support:
Comprehensive training and transition support included, covering daily operations, inventory management, vendor relationships, POS systems, and best practices to ensure continued success.
Reason for Sale:
Owner selling as part of planned portfolio reallocation to focus on other business opportunities.
This rare opportunity combines prime real estate, proven cash flow, and significant growth potential in one of Southern California's key transportation hubs. The combination of strategic location, modern infrastructure, and established operations makes this an ideal acquisition for investors or owner-operators seeking a stable, high-performing fuel retail business.
This established ARCO gas station and convenience store, operating since 1999, represents an exceptional opportunity in Barstow's strategic transportation corridor. Located on a prime corner with high freeway visibility, this turnkey operation serves local residents, commuters, and heavy interstate traffic along the I-15 between Southern California and Las Vegas.
Financial Performance:
• Estimated annual NOI: $860,000
• Fuel sales: ~100,000 gallons monthly with strong margins
• Convenience store revenue: $130,000 monthly at 40% margins
• Monthly operating expenses: $26,100
• Currently absentee-owned operation
Property & Infrastructure:
• 2,675 sq ft retail building
• 4 fuel dispensers with 8 fueling positions
• 4 underground storage tanks (15k/5k/15k/8k gallon capacity)
• Modern, well-maintained equipment throughout
• Streamlined layout for optimal traffic flow
• Real estate included in sale
Location Advantages:
• Prime freeway-adjacent positioning with exceptional visibility
• Strategic Barstow location capturing both local and interstate traffic
• Limited nearby competition ensures strong market capture
• High-traffic corridor serving major travel route
• Consistent demand from commercial vehicles and logistics activity
Business Strengths:
• Turnkey operation ready for immediate takeover
• Established customer base with high repeat business
• Dual revenue streams from fuel and retail sales
• Proven cash flow with operational efficiency
• Strong brand recognition with ARCO affiliation
Growth Opportunities:
• Expand convenience store product mix with higher-margin items
• Add food service program or branded food partnerships
• Optimize merchandising and inventory mix
• Capture increased revenue from travel essentials and grab-and-go options
• Leverage heavy traffic flow for additional services
Operational Support:
Comprehensive training and transition support included, covering daily operations, inventory management, vendor relationships, POS systems, and best practices to ensure continued success.
Reason for Sale:
Owner selling as part of planned portfolio reallocation to focus on other business opportunities.
This rare opportunity combines prime real estate, proven cash flow, and significant growth potential in one of Southern California's key transportation hubs. The combination of strategic location, modern infrastructure, and established operations makes this an ideal acquisition for investors or owner-operators seeking a stable, high-performing fuel retail business.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 27
- Facilities & Assets
- Fueling Infrastructure
- 4 Fuel Dispensers serving 8 Fueling Positions- Modern, well-maintained fueling equipment
- Designed for efficient vehicle flow and minimal wait times - Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) Total of 4 Underground Fuel Tanks:
15,000 Gallons / 5,000 Gallons / 12,000 Gallons / 8,000 Gallons
Convenience Store
- Product mix includes beverages, snacks, and essential convenience items
- Functional layout optimized for customer flow and impulse purchases - Market Outlook / Competition
- The ARCO is strategically positioned in a high-traffic corridor of Barstow, directly serving both local residents and the heavy flow of travelers along the I-15 freeway—one of the main routes between Southern California and Las Vegas. This location benefits from consistent fuel demand driven by commuter traffic, long-distance travelers, commercial vehicles, and nearby distribution and logistics activity that is common throughout the High Desert region.
Overall, the combination of freeway exposure, consistent traffic flow, and strong brand positioning supports stable performance, while continued regional growth and travel demand provide long-term sustainability and opportunity for volume-driven sales. - Opportunities for Growth
- The ARCO in Barstow offers multiple opportunities to increase revenue and enhance overall profitability, driven primarily by its strong freeway-adjacent location and steady traffic flow along the I-15 corridor.
Key expansion opportunities include:
Increase inside sales (C-store growth): Expanding product selection with higher-margin items such as snacks, hot foods, beverages, travel essentials, and grab-and-go meals can significantly boost per-customer spend from both local and highway travelers.
Food service addition: Introducing a deli, quick-service food program, or branded food partnership can capture more of the commuter and long-distance travel market.
Operational optimization: Improving merchandising layout, upselling strategies, and inventory mix can further maximize profitability per transaction.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 2,675
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- The current ownership is selling as part of a planned portfolio reallocation and
- Transition Support
- Comprehensive support and training will be provided to ensure a smooth and successful transition. The current owner is willing to train the buyer on all aspects of daily operations, including inventory management, vendor relationships, point-of-sale systems, and customer service procedures. Additional guidance on staffing, ordering cycles, and best practices will also be included to help maintain consistent performance and support continued growth
Listing Info
- ID
- 2486918
- Listing Views
- 1352
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