Convenience Stores Poised to Continue Major Growth, Coldwell Banker Commercial Report Finds
Coldwell Banker Commercial, an Anywhere (NYSE: HOUS) brand, has released a Trend Report highlighting the significant transformation of convenience stores (C-stores) into food destinations. The report reveals that C-store prepared food sales have increased 12.2% year-over-year, with 56% of consumers now viewing them as alternatives to fast-food chains.
Despite narrow profit margins of 5-7%, C-stores are attracting strong investor interest due to high product turnover and steady consumer visits. Major players like 7-Eleven plan to expand with 500 new stores by 2027, while regional chains such as Wawa, Sheetz, and Buc-ee's are entering new markets.
The sector's investment appeal is strengthened by long-term leases (up to 20 years), low vacancy rates, and strategic locations. C-stores are adapting to changing consumer needs by expanding store formats, returning to urban centers, and exploring non-traditional spaces like college campuses.
Coldwell Banker Commercial, un marchio di Anywhere (NYSE: HOUS), ha pubblicato un Rapporto sulle Tendenze che evidenzia la significativa trasformazione dei negozi di alimentari (C-store) in destinazioni gastronomiche. Il rapporto rivela che le vendite di cibo preparato nei C-store sono aumentate del 12,2% anno su anno, con il 56% dei consumatori che ora li considera alternative alle catene di fast food.
Nonostante i margini di profitto ristretti del 5-7%, i C-store stanno attirando un forte interesse da parte degli investitori grazie all'alto turnover dei prodotti e alle visite costanti dei consumatori. Grandi attori come 7-Eleven prevedono di espandersi con 500 nuovi negozi entro il 2027, mentre catene regionali come Wawa, Sheetz e Buc-ee's stanno entrando in nuovi mercati.
Il fascino degli investimenti nel settore 猫 rafforzato da contratti di locazione a lungo termine (fino a 20 anni), basse percentuali di occupazione e posizioni strategiche. I C-store si stanno adattando alle esigenze in evoluzione dei consumatori espandendo i formati dei negozi, tornando nei centri urbani e esplorando spazi non tradizionali come i campus universitari.
Coldwell Banker Commercial, una marca de Anywhere (NYSE: HOUS), ha publicado un Informe de Tendencias que destaca la transformaci贸n significativa de las tiendas de conveniencia (C-stores) en destinos gastron贸micos. El informe revela que las ventas de comida preparada en los C-stores han aumentado un 12.2% interanual, con un 56% de los consumidores que ahora las ven como alternativas a las cadenas de comida r谩pida.
A pesar de los m谩rgenes de beneficio estrechos del 5-7%, los C-stores est谩n atrayendo un gran inter茅s por parte de los inversores gracias a la alta rotaci贸n de productos y las visitas constantes de los consumidores. Jugadores importantes como 7-Eleven planean expandirse con 500 nuevas tiendas para 2027, mientras que cadenas regionales como Wawa, Sheetz y Buc-ee's est谩n ingresando a nuevos mercados.
El atractivo de inversi贸n del sector se fortalece por los contratos de arrendamiento a largo plazo (hasta 20 a帽os), bajas tasas de vacantes y ubicaciones estrat茅gicas. Los C-stores se est谩n adaptando a las necesidades cambiantes de los consumidores al expandir los formatos de tienda, regresar a los centros urbanos y explorar espacios no tradicionales como los campus universitarios.
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Coldwell Banker Commercial, une marque d'Anywhere (NYSE: HOUS), a publi茅 un Rapport sur les Tendances mettant en lumi猫re la transformation significative des magasins de proximit茅 (C-stores) en destinations culinaires. Le rapport r茅v猫le que les ventes de nourriture pr茅par茅e dans les C-stores ont augment茅 de 12,2% d'une ann茅e sur l'autre, avec 56% des consommateurs les consid茅rant d茅sormais comme des alternatives aux cha卯nes de restauration rapide.
Malgr茅 des marges b茅n茅ficiaires 茅troites de 5 脿 7%, les C-stores attirent un fort int茅r锚t des investisseurs en raison d'un taux de rotation des produits 茅lev茅 et de visites constantes des consommateurs. Des acteurs majeurs comme 7-Eleven pr茅voient d'茅largir leur r茅seau avec 500 nouveaux magasins d'ici 2027, tandis que des cha卯nes r茅gionales telles que Wawa, Sheetz et Buc-ee's entrent sur de nouveaux march茅s.
L'attrait d'investissement du secteur est renforc茅 par des baux 脿 long terme (jusqu'脿 20 ans), de faibles taux de vacance et des emplacements strat茅giques. Les C-stores s'adaptent aux besoins changeants des consommateurs en 茅largissant les formats de magasin, en revenant dans les centres urbains et en explorant des espaces non traditionnels comme les campus universitaires.
Coldwell Banker Commercial, eine Marke von Anywhere (NYSE: HOUS), hat einen Trendbericht ver枚ffentlicht, der die bedeutende Transformation von Convenience-Stores (C-Stores) zu gastronomischen Zielen hervorhebt. Der Bericht zeigt, dass die Verkaufszahlen von zubereiteten Lebensmitteln in C-Stores um 12,2% im Jahresvergleich gestiegen sind, wobei 56% der Verbraucher sie nun als Alternativen zu Fast-Food-Ketten betrachten.
Trotz der engen Gewinnmargen von 5-7% ziehen C-Stores aufgrund der hohen Produktumschlagsrate und der stetigen Verbraucherbesuche starkes Investoreninteresse an. Gro脽e Akteure wie 7-Eleven planen, bis 2027 mit 500 neuen Filialen zu expandieren, w盲hrend regionale Ketten wie Wawa, Sheetz und Buc-ee's in neue M盲rkte eintreten.
Die Investitionsattraktivit盲t des Sektors wird durch langfristige Mietvertr盲ge (bis zu 20 Jahre), niedrige Leerstandsquoten und strategische Standorte verst盲rkt. C-Stores passen sich den sich 盲ndernden Verbraucherbed眉rfnissen an, indem sie die Ladenformate erweitern, in st盲dtische Zentren zur眉ckkehren und nicht-traditionelle R盲ume wie Universit盲tsgel盲nde erkunden.
- Strong 12.2% YoY growth in prepared food sales
- 56% of consumers view C-stores as fast-food alternatives
- Expansion plans by major chains (7-Eleven: 500 new stores by 2027)
- Low vacancy rates and long-term leases up to 20 years
- Market consolidation creating stronger tenant profiles
- Narrow profit margins (5-7%)
- 60% of stores independently owned, indicating fragmentation risk
C-stores are capturing market share from grocery and fast-food chains, driving strong investor interest in the net-lease market
"The convenience store industry is evolving to meet changing consumer needs," said Dan Spiegel, SIOR, senior vice president and managing director of Coldwell Banker Commercial. "With smaller households, more urban locations, and evolving food preferences, the sector is undergoing significant transformation. Given their frequent visits, convenience stores must stay closely connected to shifting consumer lifestyles to remain competitive in the retail market."
C-Store Product Mix Drives Growth
The report highlights how C-stores have adapted from being fuel and snack retailers into quick-service food and grocery alternatives. Sales of prepared food have risen
The shift in consumer behavior鈥揺specially as inflation raises grocery prices鈥揾as positioned C-stores as an attractive alternative for those seeking fresh food at affordable prices.
Changing AG真人官方 Estate Needs
As C-stores add more food service offerings, real estate needs are expanding. Chains like QuikTrip, Casey's General Stores, RaceTrac, and Wawa are investing in larger store formats to accommodate food preparation areas. Many operators are returning to urban centers and exploring non-traditional spaces, such as college campuses and downtown locations, which provide new opportunities for real estate investors.
Investment Opportunities for C-Stores
Despite
The sector's strong position, driven by convenient locations, long-term leases (up to 20 years), and low vacancy rates, makes C-stores a stable investment option in the net-lease market. These factors, combined with steady demand, make the sector appealing to net-lease investors seeking reliable, long-term returns.
C-Stores in the Future of CRE
As consumer preferences shift, C-stores are becoming a go-to destination for those looking for quick, fresh meals. This transformation, paired with economic trends like inflation and rising grocery costs, ensures that C-stores will remain a key asset class for investors in the net-lease real estate market.
"With a new generation of consumers focused on health, value, speed and convenience, C-stores are perfectly positioned to expand," the report concludes, highlighting why investors continue to view this evolving retail category as an attractive addition to their portfolios.
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