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 è 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 transformación significativa de las tiendas de conveniencia (C-stores) en destinos gastronómicos. 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 rápida.
A pesar de los márgenes de beneficio estrechos del 5-7%, los C-stores están atrayendo un gran interés por parte de los inversores gracias a la alta rotación 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 están ingresando a nuevos mercados.
El atractivo de inversión del sector se fortalece por los contratos de arrendamiento a largo plazo (hasta 20 años), bajas tasas de vacantes y ubicaciones estratégicas. Los C-stores se están 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.
콜드웰 뱅커 상업, Anywhere (NYSE: HOUS)의 브랜드는 편의점(C-store)이 음식 목적지로의 중요한 변화를 강조하는 트렌드 보고서를 발표했습니다. 이 보고서는 C-store의 준비된 음식 판매가 전년 대비 12.2% 증가했으며, 56%의 소비자가 이를 패스트푸드 체인의 대안으로 보고 있음을 보여줍니다.
5-7%의 낮은 이익 마진에도 불구하고, C-store는 높은 제품 회전율과 꾸준한 소비자 방문 덕분에 강력한 투자자의 관심을 끌고 있습니다. 7-Eleven과 같은 주요 업체는 2027년까지 500개의 새로운 매장을 확장할 계획이며, Wawa, Sheetz, Buc-ee's와 같은 지역 체인도 새로운 시장에 진입하고 있습니다.
장기 임대 계약(최대 20년), 낮은 공실률 및 전략적 위치로 인해 이 분야의 투자 매력은 더욱 강화되고 있습니다. C-store는 매장 형식을 확장하고, 도시 중심으로 돌아가며, 대학 캠퍼스와 같은 비전통적인 공간을 탐색함으로써 변화하는 소비자의 요구에 적응하고 있습니다.
Coldwell Banker Commercial, une marque d'Anywhere (NYSE: HOUS), a publié un Rapport sur les Tendances mettant en lumière la transformation significative des magasins de proximité (C-stores) en destinations culinaires. Le rapport révèle que les ventes de nourriture préparée dans les C-stores ont augmenté de 12,2% d'une année sur l'autre, avec 56% des consommateurs les considérant désormais comme des alternatives aux chaînes de restauration rapide.
Malgré des marges bénéficiaires étroites de 5 à 7%, les C-stores attirent un fort intérêt des investisseurs en raison d'un taux de rotation des produits élevé et de visites constantes des consommateurs. Des acteurs majeurs comme 7-Eleven prévoient d'élargir leur réseau avec 500 nouveaux magasins d'ici 2027, tandis que des chaînes régionales telles que Wawa, Sheetz et Buc-ee's entrent sur de nouveaux marchés.
L'attrait d'investissement du secteur est renforcé par des baux à long terme (jusqu'à 20 ans), de faibles taux de vacance et des emplacements stratégiques. Les C-stores s'adaptent aux besoins changeants des consommateurs en élargissant 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 veröffentlicht, 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. Große Akteure wie 7-Eleven planen, bis 2027 mit 500 neuen Filialen zu expandieren, während regionale Ketten wie Wawa, Sheetz und Buc-ee's in neue Märkte eintreten.
Die Investitionsattraktivität des Sektors wird durch langfristige Mietverträge (bis zu 20 Jahre), niedrige Leerstandsquoten und strategische Standorte verstärkt. C-Stores passen sich den sich ändernden Verbraucherbedürfnissen an, indem sie die Ladenformate erweitern, in städtische Zentren zurückkehren und nicht-traditionelle Räume wie Universitätsgelände 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–especially as inflation raises grocery prices–has positioned C-stores as an attractive alternative for those seeking fresh food at affordable prices.
Changing Real 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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