Dealer Leases in South Miami
Branded fuel facilities leased with a supply agreement attached — Chevron, Shell, Exxon, Mobil, BP, and Marathon programs. Rent, gallon commitments, and remaining image obligations are underwritten together.
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Gas Stations For Lease in South Miami, Florida — Specialist Gas Station Brokers
Gas stations for lease in South Miami, Florida are brokered as dealer leases on branded fuel facilities, ground leases on fee-owned pads, and full operating leases that include the convenience store and fuel equipment. The Gas Station Group represents operators and landlords on Sunset Dr and Red Rd, led by Bobby Berrido, CCIM, CMAA. All transactions are brokered through Fausto Commercial.
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(305) 518-1545What Does It Take to Lease a Gas Station in South Miami?
Leasing a gas station in South Miami requires rent, a deposit, initial fuel and c-store inventory, and Florida licensing — not a full acquisition price. Rent is set by the site's gallon throughput and inside sales, so a high-volume Sunset Dr station commands more rent than an infill neighborhood site but produces proportionally more fuel margin and basket revenue.
South Miami is a Miami-Dade market of roughly 12,026 residents in Miami-Dade County. Lease demand here tracks the same forces that set station value: commuter density and hospital traffic. Access runs through US-1 and Palmetto Expy, and the leasable fuel inventory concentrates on Sunset Dr and Red Rd.
Because leased stations are rarely advertised publicly, most South Miami lease opportunities move through operator networks, jobber relationships, and landlord referrals before they ever reach a listing platform. That is the inventory we work — including convenience stores for lease with and without fuel, and diesel-capable sites where US-1 traffic supports them.
Considering ownership instead? Compare the same market on our South Miami gas stations for sale page, or read our lease vs. buy analysis for Florida operators.
Lease Structures
Gas Station Lease Structures Available in South Miami, Florida
Ground Leases on South Miami Pads
Long-term ground leases on fee-owned Sunset Dr pads with CPI escalations and renewal options — the structure institutional landlords and developers prefer.
Operating Leases With C-Store
Turnkey leases that include the convenience store, fuel equipment, coolers, and POS — the fastest route to operating income in Miami-Dade County.
Convenience Stores For Lease in South Miami
C-stores with and without fuel, underwritten on rent-to-inside-sales coverage, tobacco and lottery eligibility, and food-program capacity.
Truck Stop & High-Flow Diesel Leases
Diesel-heavy sites serving US-1 and Palmetto Expy trucking, where zoning and canopy clearance support commercial fleet volume.
Landlord Representation in South Miami
If you own a South Miami fuel property and need a qualified operator, we screen tenant experience, capital, and supply relationships before delivering a lease.
Inside the South Miami Trade Area
South Miami sits in Miami-Dade County with roughly 12,026 residents and functions as a small-market Miami-Dade trade area. Retail transactions cluster on Sunset Dr and Red Rd, and regional access runs through US-1 and Palmetto Expy. That geography, more than countywide averages, determines what a site here earns.
The buyer pool in South Miami is a mix of local owner-operators expanding by one or two units, multi-site operators and jobbers placing supply volume, 1031 and net-lease capital pricing Florida yield, and developers valuing the dirt for a different use. Which pool bids highest depends on whether the real estate conveys and on how much of the earnings is documentable.
Every South Miami engagement stays confidential — blind teaser first, NDA-gated package second, and no public listing unless the owner asks for one. All transactions are brokered through Fausto Commercial.
Resident and Commuter Demand in South Miami
South Miami demand is resident-driven and therefore steady week to week, with peaks in the morning and evening commute on Sunset Dr and Red Rd. Steady demand supports financing, but it also means growth comes from capture rate and store execution rather than from new traffic.
In resident markets, the competitive question is what could be built nearby. We check zoning, available pads, and permitted competing fuel or wash uses inside the trade area before pricing, because a new build a half mile away resets throughput in a 12,026-resident market faster than any pricing strategy can recover.
Leasing a Fuel Site in South Miami
Rent on a South Miami station has to clear coverage, not comparables. We build expected fuel gross profit plus inside-sales gross profit for the site on Sunset Dr, then test rent, taxes, insurance, and maintenance against it. In a small-market market driven by commuter density and hospital traffic, a rate that looks market on paper can be unfinanceable in practice.
Confirm environmental responsibility allocation, tank ownership and FDEP registration, maintenance obligations for canopy and dispensers, assignment rights, and option terms. Those five items decide whether a South Miami leasehold can later be sold as a business.
Rent Economics
How Is Rent Set on a South Miami Gas Station Lease?
Rent on a South Miami gas station lease is set from three inputs: monthly fuel gallons, convenience-store inside sales, and the real estate's corner quality on Sunset Dr. Landlords test whether rent stays covered by combined fuel and inside-sales gross profit with room left for labor, utilities, and credit-card fees.
We stress-test each South Miami opportunity on the numbers that actually move: cents-per-gallon after freight and card fees, inside-sales gross margin by category, minimum gallon commitments in the supply agreement, and who funds equipment repair and tank compliance. A rent that works at current volume can fail if the supply contract caps your margin.
Related reading: Florida gas station lease rates, standard Florida lease terms, and ROI on a leased service station.
Process
How to Lease a Gas Station in South Miami — Step by Step
- Define capital position, target gallons, brand preference, and how quickly you need to be operating in South Miami.
- Review available Miami-Dade County lease inventory, including unadvertised landlord and jobber opportunities.
- Underwrite the site — trailing gallons, inside sales, rent coverage, supply terms, and remaining image obligations.
- Confirm environmental posture: UST registration, tank testing, discharge history, and who carries FDEP liability.
- Negotiate rent, term, options, assignment rights, and repair responsibility before signing.
- Secure Florida fuel and retail licensing, transfer permits, and set up supply and inventory ahead of opening.
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County-wide inventory and market detail.
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South Miami Gas Station Leasing Resources
Guides, services, and county hubs for operators leasing gas stations and convenience stores in South Miami and across Miami-Dade.
FAQ
South Miami Gas Station Leasing — Frequently Asked Questions
Lease a Gas Station in South Miami — Talk to a Broker
Tell us your target gallons, brand preference, and timing. We will match you against current and upcoming South Miami and Miami-Dade County lease inventory — including opportunities that never reach a public listing.