How to Buy a Gas Station Franchise

Owning a gasoline station franchise is both rewarding and challenging at the same time.

Rewarding because of the fact that gasoline is a necessity and challenging because of the things that an owner should undertake in order to reach a certain goal.

In deciding what franchise you will purchase, it is very important that you consider the business’ profitability. Determine whether you will be able to gain a substantial portion of your investment back in a period of time. Basic knowledge on the field of the type of business you will get into is an advantage.

Gas station is one of the businesses that have a big cash flow. The amount of money coming in is overwhelming. But in order to have this huge amount of money flowing into your business, you should also be spending a huge amount of cash first.

Gasoline is considered as on major commodity in today’s time. It is considered as a necessity. Gasoline is used in a variety of ways. It can be used to power-up machineries in a factory. Without gasoline, cars or vehicles will not run. In other words, almost everyone uses gasoline, may it be for industrial purposes or just for transportation means.

There are several franchise companies that deal with gas station. You must choose the right one by putting into consideration the things that makes one different from the others. You can shop around for franchise companies, compare their franchise fees, and ask if you are qualified to be a franchisee. You should also include on your list of things that need to consider in purchasing gas station franchise the terms and contracts. This is an important factor that might differentiate one franchise company from the others. Another thing to consider in buying a gas station franchise is the reputation of the franchise company or also known as its good will. Companies with established name provide customers the assurance of satisfaction.

After you have chosen the right gasoline franchise company, it is now time to asses your self on whether you can afford to fund the business yourself or will you need financial aids from lending companies. Your net worth will help you in determining whether you have the ample money on hand to fund your gas station franchise yourself or you will still need help from outside sources. In case that you do not have the required amount of money to fund your gas station franchise, there are several lending companies on which you can turn to.

In borrowing money form lending companies, you should only consider the amount of money needed to be able to start your business. You should not borrow excessive amount of money because you do not want to end up being in debt early on your business venture because you are not able to pay the interest.

43 Comments

  • sushil choudhary said on April 18, 2012
    can i have detailed information regarding BP gas station,I am interested to open here at jamshedpur
  • dinesh chauhan said on April 29, 2012
    i want detail about bp gas station what type of gas i am interested in in Bhavnagar-Gujrat
  • kabelo mokaila said on July 2, 2012
    hi guys i live in south africa, north west province/ mafikeng. i am interested in opening a Bp garage around, what is needed.
  • Mahesh Thakar said on August 7, 2012
    any where in India preferably in Gujarat, is there any seek unit for sale, lease, partnership
  • sher ali said on August 26, 2012
    i want to start a BP gas bunk station at my place in chittoor (Andhra Pradesh) india. So pls send me the information an cost for the set up.
  • RANJAY KUMMAR said on September 7, 2012
    Dear Sir, I want to BP Gas franchisee for Arrah (Bihar).
  • rahul said on September 19, 2012
    I am rahul Agrawal, staying in Belgaum, Karnataka, India. and want to ask details of gas station. please provide me details including prices/kg and total investment of various companies. In Belgaum, which gas station or distributorship is easily available.
  • Thangaraj Nadar said on October 1, 2012
    I want to start the BP Gas BUNK Station in our place near to Pune, Maharashtra. Kindly tell us what will be total investment required and Land area and other criteria required. Thangaraj Nadar, Cell No.9623289600
  • vishwanath dixit said on October 21, 2012
    i want to own a bp auto gas filling station in pilibhit uttarpradesh. plz tell me more about capital required and other requirements.... with regards DIXIT
  • RAMESH PATEL said on November 12, 2012
    i want to open cng filling station in pen raigad maharastra. what is the detail process for that?
  • raja said on December 3, 2012
    i want the full details about gas filling station in kamareddy area cost of unit also
  • nature said on December 11, 2012
    I want to set up gas filling station in area anandpursahib punjab. will u please tell me all the requirements for this . My ph no. Is 09493324088. Give me the all details
  • Karamjit Kadian said on January 1, 2013
    I want to set up the gas filling satation in either Charkhi Dadri, Bhiwani(Haryana) or in District Jhajjar (Haryana) India. Kindly tell me the procedure to establish this business and other requirements which required. My Mobile No is 09050066779
  • abdul said on January 12, 2013
    i want to start a BP gas station at my place near mumbai. please tel me all the requirements for this.
  • sarwar jamal said on January 30, 2013
    Dear Sir, I want to BP Gas franchisee for firozabad(u.p) My ph no. Is 09219213786. Give me the all details
  • CHANDAN SINGH said on February 26, 2013
    i want to start a BP gas station at my place munger , bihar. please tel me all the requirements for this. i have sufficient land for this. mob- 8604066650. pls give us idea very soon. thanks
  • sahil Setia said on March 2, 2013
    Dear Team, I am sahil from Sriganganagar Rajasthan. Want to detail knowledge regarding Gas filling Pump Station Please let me know as soon as possible. Regards Sahil Setia 8094884343
  • Makhosonke Ngomane said on April 15, 2013
    i want to open a BP gas station in the northwest are, south africa and would like more information about the franchise (cost, requirements etc...)
  • Ramkrishna Reddy said on July 4, 2013
    Hello, I am interested in setting up a gas filling station in Sedam (Gulbarga district, Karnataka state) where there is enormous potential for this business. I have got 6000 Sqft commercial plot attached to State Highway and close to central bus stand and three cement manufacturing companies within 2 km radius. Please do let me know the procedure and requirement for this. Thanks Ramkrishna
  • Leon Lombaard said on July 23, 2013
    Good Day can you please send me Detailed information regarding BP gas station i want to open one in Brits North west
  • larok01@yahoo.com said on July 27, 2013
    I want to reopen the one in attleboro ma if u can respond soon would be nice as a garage 4 pumps I believe my name is scott,.... email and we can go from there thank u
  • Brien Rikhotso said on November 2, 2013
    Good day, I would like to set up the gas filling station in S.A, mopani distrct, Tzaneen Kindly tell me the procedure to establish this business and other requirements
  • kiranpatil said on December 3, 2013
    i want to start a BP gas station in bidar pls tell me all requirement for this business kiranpatil state:karnataka dist: bidar pin no: 585401. ph no 7259468933
  • fahim said on December 23, 2013
    i would like to open up a gas station in gujarat near ahmadabad. how much total investment?
  • Ram said on December 28, 2013
    I am planning to open a gas station in Hyderabad out skirts on NH highway 7, around Kalakal, Medchal, Andhra Pradesh, India. Could you please tell me what are the procedures, requirements for this business and total investments. Ram
  • shakti rana said on January 4, 2014
    I AM PLANNING TO OPEN GAS STATION IN HAZARIBAG JHARKHAND PLS. GUIDE FOR THE PROCEDURE TO STABILIZED THE BUSINESS
  • Mdu said on January 15, 2014
    I want to open bp gas station but i dont know how much should i budget as a capital
  • Saravanan A said on January 24, 2014
    I Wish to Start a LPG Bunk in my Village, Tamilnadu - State, Tanjore - District, Orathanadu - Taluk, Vadaseri - Village, also tell be about the total cost of the Project.
  • ravibhushan singh said on March 5, 2014
    i wanna start petrol pump in uttar pradesh kanpur district. i want investment and procedure
  • Mohd.Amjadullah Shareef said on March 27, 2014
    location Banglore Highway Road 7 in city Hyderabad Chandrayangutta, Hashamabad Road. Hyd.A.P. I have clear Registered Land on Highway about 450 Sq Yard with 2 Road Corner Plot. infront of our plot there is bharat gas stn. with diesel and LPG. only. need cng around there.please any good suggestion give me reply for good development chances. cell. 9346920123 contact.
  • Shawn said on June 2, 2014
    Rome, GA - USA. I have a corner lot and I would love to put up a station there. Any information on any franchise would be helpful. Preferably a BP or a CHEVRON. Thank you.
  • Gabaoreke Leselamotlhaka said on June 7, 2014
    I want to open BP Service station at Lotlhakane East between Lobtse and Kanye along trans kalahari highway here in Botswana. My contacts: +26771688134 or +26773042206
  • Peter said on June 10, 2014
    I am interested in opening a diesel and gas station in the catskill area of New York. What do I do to open one up?
  • Sonnyboy Mzindle said on June 27, 2014
    No comment the package is unclassified but we thrust for petroleum franchise
  • Nitin said on August 25, 2014
    can i have detailed information regarding BP gas station, I am interested to open here at bijnor (U.P)
  • Devaraj said on October 29, 2014
    I have 2 acres of land attached to National Highway near Kolar, Karnataka, i would like to use a part of the land required for Fuel station. Please advice on contact information for getting in touch with franchise support department of BP to discuss financial support and the signing of the franchise agreement. If any one has any contacts please do share. Regards Devaraj
  • Sandip Gawhane said on April 1, 2015
    Hi, i want to start bp gas franchise in my Buldhana district so plz suggest me procedure
  • Dinesh said on June 11, 2015
    Hi, i want to start bp gas franchise in my delhi so plz suggest me call 07827750808
  • gauri donde said on July 22, 2015
    i want start gas agency in nasik maharashra. please guide me for same. regards, gauri donde
  • MAHESH KUMAR said on August 9, 2015
    DEAR SIR, PLEASE PROVIDE EM PORTENT INFORMATION ABOUT BHART GAS DISTRIBUTORSHIP. MAHESH KUMAR, 09891821314, SHIKAR PUR, BULANDSHARH (U.P.)
  • bagavathy said on December 16, 2015
    I want start like gas retail business at nearly kanyakumari please send details and monitoring please call me 09894706359.
  • sudhir said on February 6, 2016
    Sir I want to start bharat gas agency in hisar(haryana) near place of village kirori, please give me detail of dealership gas agency.Contact n. 09506924060
  • Teboho Kherenchane said on February 17, 2016
    Sir,I want to own a gas agency at Roma Maseru Lesotho. What is the procedure to establish such agency? Teboho Kherenchane Maseru Lesotho. Contact +266 63107744.

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