The 10 Best Gas Station Franchise Businesses in USA for 2025

13.11.2019 Update: 11.04.2025

The number of vehicles in the USA as well as all over the world is still growing. Obviously, there is an increasing demand for car maintenance and gas stations. However, it is not easy to start such a business from scratch. An entrepreneur willing to open a gas station needs to think of a successful business model, has to obtain permits and licenses on their own, choose a good location, prepare a technical project considering construction and equipment and many other stuff. Buying a gas station franchise, a business person will receive an ongoing business model. The best gas station franchises in USA are the ones which incorporate several concepts like petroleum and convenience store; fuel and fast food restaurant businesses. The leaders on the market also offer a reputable brand name, experience in choosing a location and a design of the station, proven suppliers, assistance with registration, etc. If you opt to run a profitable business avoiding all the pitfalls of the industry, consider a gas station franchise for sale among listed here.

Here are the top 10 best gas station franchise businesses in the USA

№	Name of Brand	Founded	Initial investment
1	Shell Gas Station Franchise	1833	n/a
2	BP Gas Station Franchise	1909	$2,500,000 – $6,500,000
3	Chevron Gas Station	1879	$1,500,000 – $2,500,000
4	Phillips 66	1927	n/a
5	7-Eleven	1927	from $37,550
6	Circle K	1951	from $185,500
7	AMPM	1975	from $430,698
8	Street Corner	1988	from $99,400
9	Dash In	1979	from $138,600
10	RaceTrac	1934	from $1,000,000

Shell Gas Station Franchise

Founded in: 1833
Franchising since: 1907
Locations: 25,000
Franchise Fee: N/A

Shell Oil Company is the United States-based wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell, a transnational corporation, which is amongst the largest oil companies in the world with over 45,000 gas stations in more than 70 nations around the globe. Shell’s most visible public presence in the United States is their nationwide retail network of approximately 25,000 Shell-branded service stations which offer customers a variety of fuel options, convenience retailing and friendly service. In case you have a network of service stations, or you want to invest in mobility retail, Shell’s brand and partnership can help drive growth within your business.

BP Gas Station Franchise

Founded in: 1909
Franchising since: 1996
Initial investment: $2,500,000 – $6,500,000
Franchise fee: $30,000

BP (formerly The British Petroleum Company plc and BP Amoco plc), founded in 1909, is a British multinational oil and gas company headquartered in London, England. It is one of the world's seven oil and gas "supermajors" which operates in 70 countries worldwide and has over 200 locations in the US. BP has over 25 years operating experience within the Petroleum-Convenience store industry. To become a BP service station owner, you must own your own site, be in the process of buying a site or own your own land and be interested in developing it into a site.

Chevron Gas Station

Founded in: 1879
Franchising since: 2007
Franchise units: 250+
Initial investment: $1,500,000 – $2,500,000
Royalty Fees: 4%

Chevron Corporation, founded in 1879 and headquartered in San Ramon, California, is an American multinational energy corporation and one of the successor companies of Standard Oil of California and Gulf Oil. The company is present now in more than 180 countries. For more than 120 years Chevron® has grown to become the leading marketers of gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel in the U.S. Chevron has been franchising its ExtraMile convenience store/gas station combination locations since 2007 and has more than 250 units owned by franchisees.

Phillips 66

Founded in: 1927
Franchising since: 2012

The Phillips 66 Company, headquartered in Westchase, Houston, Texas, is an American multinational energy company which debuted as an independent energy company when ConocoPhillips executed a spin-off of its downstream and midstream assets. The company is engaged in producing natural gas liquids (NGL) and petrochemicals. Phillips 66 is present in more than 65 countries worldwide. All franchisee's sites should follow the list of requirements to be considered for branding approval. For example, must carry at least 3 grades of gasoline (Regular, Plus & Premium).

7-Eleven

Founded in: 1927
Franchising since: 1964
Franchise units: 61,086
Initial investment: from $37,550
Royalty Fees: Varies

7-Eleven is an international chain of over 66,000 convenience stores operating in 17 countries worldwide. 7-Eleven helps Franchisees tailor their businesses “to the individuality of their selected market bases and customer needs,” and that means happier customers that come back. Services include obtaining and bearing the ongoing cost of the land, building and store equipment, record keeping, bill paying, and payroll services for store operations fees, and financing for all normal store operating expenses. 7-Eleven’s corporate office even pays for the franchisee's water, sewer, gas, and electric utilities.

Circle K

Founded in: 1951
Franchising since: 1995
Franchise units: 1,886
Initial investment: from $185,500
Royalty Fees: 3 - 7.5%

Circle K is one of the most widely recognized convenience store brands, known worldwide for quality products and great customer service. Circle K has a rich history of franchising outside of the U.S. & Canada, and plans to grow with strongly capitalized, established operators. From the moment you contact a Franchise Development Manager, to the day your site opens for business, the knowledgeable and committed Circle K Franchise team is dedicated to supporting you. Whether establishing new locations or converting existing properties, Circle K offers benefits to every kind of franchisee.

AMPM

Founded in: 1975
Franchising since: 1979
Franchise units: 956
Initial investment: from $430,698
Royalty Fees: 11 - 14%

Petroleum and convenience store franchise growth is an evolving industry with high customer demand. Americans want to get in, indulge, and get out. The ampm brand is well established as part of the West Coast's culture. Powerful, distinctive branding is the cornerstone of ampm's high visibility in the convenience-store franchise industry. With ARCO and ampm convenience store franchise opportunities you get thoroughly distinctive brands, comprehensive support for your businesses and award-winning marketing support. A key element of ampm's convenience strategy is high brand awareness and customer loyalty.

Street Corner

Founded in: 1988
Franchise since: 1995
Franchise units: 36
Initial investments: from $99,400
Royalty Fees: 4.95%

The Street Corner Urban Market concept sets us miles apart from traditional, mainstream convenience stores that lack soul and vision. Becoming a Street Corner franchise owner is a proven way to affordably build your own business, and you’ll gain access to high-quality design plans, vendors, and hands-on training. Street Corner also offers a Territory Representative Agreement (TRA) that provides a Master Franchisee with a guaranteed, protected territory in which they may develop their own network of stores.

Dash In

Founded in: 1979
Franchising since: 1979
Franchise units: 58
Initial investment: from $138,600
Royalty Fees: 5.5%

Dash In is an exciting gas station and convenience store franchise opportunity with multiple revenue layers. That means our franchisees have more opportunities to achieve growth and success when compared to other franchised convenience retail concepts. Dash In wants franchisees to be successful over the long term. Our decades of experience help us and our potential franchisees to determine whether they are a good fit. In our experience, successful franchisees share some common traits and professional experiences.

RaceTrac

Founded in: 1934
Franchising since: 1934
Franchise units: Over 500
Initial investment: from $1,000,000
Royalty Fees: 3.5%

RaceTrac is known for delivering great service to the guests who come to us for our modern, convenient locations, quality food offers and wide product selection. As a pioneer and leader in the retail convenience industry, RaceTrac is capitalizing on its existing store locations and expertise in fuel and merchandise retailing to recruit and support qualified entrepreneurs. RaceTrac franchisees should have strategic agility, business acumen and integrity. Ideal candidates will possess a desire to join a hands-on business opportunity where franchisees are actively involved in the day-to-day operations. Potential franchisees should have a net worth of at least $700K and liquidity of at least $350K.

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