Colorado Gas Station and C Store Brokers

Sell Your Gas Station or Convenience Store in Colorado

Fuel margins, inside sales, tanks, brand contracts and real estate: a gas station sale has more moving parts than almost any small business. We know how to price each one and keep the deal on track.

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What is your gas station worth?

Your information stays confidential. A broker will call you within one business day.

SDE, plus inventory

2.5 to 0 .0x

With or without

Real estate, priced separately

In house

Liquor, tobacco and lottery licensing

Of our deals SBA financed

1 %

Selling a gas station in Colorado

Why Owners Choose Business Brokerage Services

Buyers look at a gas station as two businesses: the fuel and the store. Fuel brings traffic, but most of the profit usually comes from inside sales, car wash, food service, lottery and ATM income. A strong sale package shows both clearly.

Business Brokerage Services sells gas stations and convenience stores across Colorado, with and without the real estate. We coordinate the pieces that slow these deals down: environmental reports, tank compliance, fuel supply agreements and the licenses for beer, wine, tobacco and lottery.

Fuel gallons and inside sales analyzed separately
Phase I environmental and tank records organized before marketing
Fuel supplier and brand agreements reviewed for assignment
Buyers lined up for SBA loans with up to 25 year terms when real estate is included

What Buyers Pay

Typical price for a Colorado gas station

2.5 to 4.0x SDE, plus inventory (more with real estate)

SDE (seller’s discretionary earnings) is net profit plus the owner’s salary and one time or personal expenses. Inventory is usually counted at closing and paid for separately at cost. Your exact number depends on the factors below.

Free, confidential business valuation

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Colorado Market Update, 2026

What Has Changed for Colorado Gas Stations

Laws, costs and buyer expectations that affect your sale price right now.

Colorado led the nation in EV share, then cooled

Electric vehicles reached 27.3% of Colorado new car sales in 2025, then fell to about 11% in early 2026 after federal tax credits expired. Gasoline demand is not disappearing, but buyers pay more for stations with strong inside sales than for fuel volume alone.

Beer and wine are now c store staples

Full strength beer arrived in Colorado convenience stores in 2019 and wine in March 2023. Licensed stores have a real advantage, and the license transfer must be planned into every sale.

Tank compliance drives due diligence

Colorado’s Division of Oil and Public Safety regulates underground storage tanks. Buyers and SBA lenders expect clean leak detection records, current inspections and a Phase I environmental report.

Real estate changes the math

Most station buyers want the property. SBA loans that include real estate can stretch to 25 years, which helps buyers pay a fair price and helps sellers get full value.

Sources: Colorado Sun, April 2026 · Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety. Market details as of October 2026; confirm current rules before acting.

Value Drivers

What Raises and Lowers Your Price

Raises your price

Strong inside sales, food service or a car wash
Owned real estate on a busy corner
Unbranded or favorable fuel supply agreement
Clean tank records and a recent Phase I
Beer and wine license already in place

Lowers your price

The Roadmap

From First Meeting To Final Handover

Every sale follows the same proven path. Here are the eight steps we’ll move through together.

Initial Meeting

Valuation &
Financials

Marketing &
Exposure

Buyer Vetting

Offers &
Negotiation

Under Contract &
Due Diligence

Lease, License &
Entity

Closing &
Handover

1 Initial Meeting

It starts with a confidential, no obligation conversation. We learn about your business, your goals and your timeline, and you learn exactly how we work and what to expect.

2 Valuation & Financials

You complete our Business Valuation Intake (BVI), and our team analyzes your financials to determine what your business is truly worth in today’s market.

3 Marketing & Exposure

Our team builds professional marketing materials and takes your business to market through our buyer network and national listing platforms, all without revealing its identity.

4 Buyer Vetting

We screen every inquiry so only serious, financially capable buyers ever learn the details of your business. Every buyer signs an NDA first.

5 Offers & Negotiation

We help structure and present written offers, then work through price, financing, training and transition until both sides reach an agreement that works.

6 Under Contract & Due Diligence

The buyer verifies financials, operations and contracts while earnest money is held in a neutral escrow account. We keep requests organized and deadlines on track.

7 Lease, License & Entity

We manage the approvals that let the business change hands: your lease assignment, license transfers such as liquor permits, and the buyer’s new legal entity.

8 Closing & Handover

Final documents are signed, funds transfer through escrow and you are paid. A short transition hands off operations, vendors, staff and customers.

Typical timeline: 3 to 9 months from listing to close. Approximately 30% of our listings close within the first 3 months!

What we add when selling a gas station

Step 2, Valuation & Financials: We separate fuel profit, inside sales and real estate, and price each part on real Colorado sales.
Step 3, Marketing & Exposure: We gather tank records, environmental reports, fuel invoices and POS data before buyers ask.
Step 7, Lease, License & Entity: We coordinate the fuel supplier, the beer and wine license transfer, lottery and tobacco licensing, and the SBA lender.

For Buyers

Gas Stations for Sale in Colorado

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Proven Results

Recently Sold Gas Stations

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Get matched to new gas stations first

Build your free buyer profile with the industries, areas and budget you want. When we list a business that fits, we email you, often before it reaches public sites. 85% of our deals close with SBA financing, and we help you prepare the lender package.

Buying a gas station?

What to Check Before You Buy

Review 3 years of fuel gallons and inside sales separately
Get a Phase I environmental report and tank compliance records
Read the fuel supply or brand agreement for assignment and buyout terms
Check traffic counts and nearby competition
Confirm beer, wine, lottery and tobacco licenses can be transferred or reissued

FAQ

Selling a gas station in Colorado: Common Questions

How much is my Colorado gas station worth?

Most gas stations sell anywhere from about 1.0 to 6.5 times SDE, plus inventory, with real estate valued separately. Inside sales, fuel contracts and environmental condition move the price the most.

Do I need a Phase I environmental report to sell?

Almost always. SBA lenders and most buyers require one, especially when real estate is included. Having it ready before marketing avoids delays.

Can I sell the business and keep the real estate?

Yes. Many owners sell the business and lease the property to the buyer. We help structure a lease that supports the buyer’s financing and your income.

Will EVs hurt the value of my station?

Colorado’s EV share is high but fell in 2026 after federal credits ended. Buyers focus on inside sales and location, so stations with strong stores remain in demand.

Does the beer and wine license transfer?

The buyer applies for a transfer of ownership with the local licensing authority and the state. Our licensing team prepares and tracks the application.

How long does a gas station sale take?

Most sales close 3 to 9 months from listing, with an average of about 150 days. Approximately 30% of our listings close within the first 3 months. Environmental reports, fuel contracts and license transfers add steps, so we start them early.

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