Provincetown Gas Stations

Buying

With its large population during the summer and its relatively small population during the winter, this city is an ideal location for an investor who wants to buy a gas station that can accommodate both heavy amounts of traffic and a lighter, more regional crowd in the off-season. Boston City Properties has the most recent listings as well as a network of local contacts who can help facilitate viewing appointments and negotiate the best possible deals for all types of retail properties.

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The typical station here is located close to downtown, yet is within easy walking distance of the beach. The parcels usually are square or rectangular in nature, and are surrounded by two to three story residential properties and a smattering of low-slung retail and commercial spaces. In some locations, the stations are sited directly across from commercial complexes that have numerous tenants who rely on the fueling stop not only for gas but for basic supplies and snacks that are sold in the convenience store. It is not uncommon for the tenants of these properties to walk over to the facility during a break in their day and purchase a fresh coffee or snack. Some places spend extra time making their coffee dispensing machine a part of a lively and engaging space, providing a small room with chairs or benches on which patrons can enjoy their beverage while chatting with others.

Most of the fueling stops here are designed to make it easy for vehicles to queue behind each other and stay off the main access road. This prevents traffic jams during the peak season, and also accommodates large cargo vehicles.

Leasing

Anyone who is interested in the process of leasing a Provincetown gas station will be delighted to learn that the city has several properties that are located directly off Route 6. These properties tend to be marked by a large metal overhang that provides both shelter and illumination for those using the pumps.

The fact that the city is surrounded by water on three sides means that many marine vehicles, such as boats or jet-skis, are often towed behind street legal vehicles for the purposes of refueling. Any operator will do themselves a favor by becoming familiar with how these vehicles take additional fuel, as well as ordering up a supply of gas cans and other fuel transportation devices for the owners of these craft. In some cases, the boat owner may wish to have additional gas on hand in case they run out of fuel while on the water.

Operators will also want to learn how to stock their convenience store so they have enough supplies on hand during the busy months but not so many that they are overwhelmed by additional inventory in the winter. In most cases learning how to order inventory is a process that requires thinking months in advance. What items will be good months from now, and what items will likely sell on a daily basis? Anticipating needs becomes second nature to those who manage to secure a lease in this area.

Geographic Location

Sited at the absolute tip of Cape Cod, this delightful community shares a land border with the city of Truro, but is otherwise surrounded by water. In addition to seasonal ferries, the city can be reached by Route 6 and Route 6A. While Route 6A passes through the center of the downtown business district, Route 6 keeps farther afield, providing access to several green spaces and recreation areas including the Provincetown Route 6 Corridor, the Dune Shacks Trail, the Dunes’ Edge Campground, and Clapps Pond. Herring Cove Beach can be accessed via Route 6A, which splits off from the main highway and loops back through town and along the East Harbor.

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