Hello, my name is Anton Tyumentsev. I live and run my business in the Saratov region.
At the age of 30, I realized my dream - I opened my own gas station. I knew nothing about this area - where to start, and most importantly: I did not understand at all how much it costs to open a gas station, whether it will be profitable, what the cost of equipment is, and so on.

But, as they say, “the eyes are afraid, but the hands do.” Gradually, I delved into all the intricacies of the business and understood what it takes to open a gas station and where to go. In general, the flywheel started.

In 2010, my gas station was built taking into account all existing standards. The total land plot is about 2,700 square meters, and the operator area is about 130 square meters.

In addition, on the territory of the gas station there is a sales area, an office for the senior operator and a separate room for staff. By the way, at my gas station there are two operators, three gas station attendants and one cleaner. There are two bathrooms.

From technical features I would like to boast of the presence of underground tanks of 3 * 61 m3, 2 * 72 m3 and another 2 * 30 m2. Maximum power – 60 kW, TRC “Nara” 7321 3/6.

As for water supply and sewerage, everything here is connected to the urban cycle (this turned out to be much more convenient and cheaper).

The place for refueling is excellent, which provides a constant flow of cars (about 300-500 cars can be serviced per day). The annual income from the gas station is from 2 million dollars.

As an introduction

In the business sphere, gas stations are gaining increasing popularity, which are growing on the country’s roads like mushrooms. There are some cities where the number of gas stations is several hundred.

What can we say about this type of activity on a national scale? But, despite all the workload in this area of ​​business, finding your own loophole is not at all difficult.

There are two options - to build your own gas station and run the business independently, or to work under an existing brand by entering into a franchising relationship.

So, let's figure out what's special about opening a gas station, what needs to be taken into account when creating a business, how much it costs to open a gas station and other points.

What are the expected main costs?

First, calculate how much it will cost to create this type of business:

• The most important expense item is the rental (purchase) of land. On average, a high-quality plot will cost from 80 to 200 thousand US dollars (again, how you can negotiate);
• The next stage is obtaining licenses for storing various types of fuel (gas, gasoline and diesel fuel). To obtain permits, you must go to the Ministry of Fuel and Energy (the commissions here are small). On average, the cost of everything will cost about 300-500 US dollars;
• The costs will be higher when obtaining a license to build a gas station. There are areas where tens of thousands of dollars have to be spent even before construction begins. As practice shows, it is better to use the services of intermediaries who will deal with the registration of all necessary documents. Such specialists know very well where to go and how to save money. Costs – 20-30 thousand US dollars;
• An important issue is the construction, equipment and operation of gas stations. This is where the costs can be much higher. Most a budget option– purchase of two speakers for about 60 thousand rubles. If you plan to promote your business and increase income, you need to organize at least four columns (costs will also double accordingly).

Be sure to purchase equipment for gas station tanks. Your expenses in this case are from 15 thousand US dollars (it all depends on your appetite).

Remember about the organization of access roads, preparation of fuel tanks, construction of a building for the operator. Solving these issues also requires money - at least 50 thousand dollars.

The total cost of constructing a gas station costs about 1-1.5 million dollars (but if you wish, you can invest up to a million). At the same time, be prepared to buy only high-quality gas station technological equipment. I would not recommend saving in this matter.

Table of gas station service consumer potential

How to open a gas station as a franchise?

Today, franchising is becoming increasingly popular in the gasoline business. Its advantages are obvious - the gas station from the start receives a favorable location, high-quality retail equipment and a well-promoted brand.

All that remains is to lead and get paid for it.

Of course, you need to pay for a franchising agreement, but if you run your business wisely, the costs quickly pay off.

When choosing a “cartridge” company, it is necessary to resolve all issues with the future supply of fuel.

If there is a refinery or oil depot nearby, then this is only a plus.

Remember that transporting gasoline from afar is a costly and difficult undertaking.

When concluding an agreement with a franchising company, you are obliged to maintain the corporate style of the company (down to the color and size of the sign, type of uniform, height of hanging the flag, location of the ballot boxes, and so on). That is why such nuances must be clarified in advance.

By the way, Lukoil can become a reliable partner. Here, investments should be about 6 million rubles, and annual contributions should be about 200-350 thousand rubles. If you don’t know how to open your own gas station, but really want it, then this option one of the best.

What about fuel?

To avoid this question taking you by surprise, you should have a high-quality gas station business plan at hand. It will reflect all potential fuel costs. But not only!!

Please note that the success of the future gas station directly depends on the density of the relationship with the supplier. It is important to immediately discuss fuel purchase prices and the delivery schedule for goods. In this case, it is better to negotiate with a large oil depot (this is the only way to be sure of the good quality of gasoline).

Information on wholesale gasoline prices can be obtained from the Internet. Moreover, for some money you can obtain useful analytical information regarding further changes in value.

When forming the selling price, the tax on the sale of fuels and lubricants, value added tax, and excise duty must be taken into account.

So, let's go over the prices. Today, for a ton of 80-grade gasoline you will have to pay about 30-35 thousand rubles, and for 95-grade gasoline - about 39 thousand rubles. As for diesel fuel, summer fuel will cost about 29 thousand rubles (per ton, of course), and winter fuel – 36 thousand rubles.

Table of growth of gas station market participants by half-year

What security measures should be in place?

Believe me, the gasoline business is one of the most dangerous, so any reinsurance here is never superfluous. For example, it is very important to make all windows and doors at a gas station armored.

If the operator serves clients through a window, it should not be visible. Another important rule for an employee - do not go outside during working hours.

Organize a panic button - this is a must. If something happens, security will arrive at the gas station within a few minutes. At the same time, the cost of the contract concluded with a security company largely depends on the location of the gas station. The price of services is from 30,000 rubles.

In addition, maintenance of gas station equipment is another important point, which should be organized at the highest level. Please note that all possible malfunctions of gas station equipment must be corrected in a timely manner. Otherwise, trouble cannot be avoided.

On average, monthly maintenance costs range from 300-500 US dollars.

What will the personnel costs be?

The main task for you when opening a gas station is to recruit good employees. If the station is located far from a populated area, then the process of finding an employee is very complicated, but we can solve it (you can organize official transport).

Monthly expenses – from 15 thousand rubles for gasoline and car maintenance.
The main requirements for a future operator are the ability to work with a PC, responsibility, and honesty.

In addition, a gas station employee must have a special certificate of completion of appropriate training. Please note that such courses must be completed by absolutely all employees, including cleaners.

At a small gas station, two operators will be enough for you. The average salary is from 300 US dollars each. Refuelers will be needed (2-3 people) with a salary of about 300-350 US dollars and a cleaning lady - 150 US dollars. Total costs – from 1400 US dollars per month.

Control and standards

It is important to note that the operation of gas stations is constantly inspected by inspectors and representatives of various structures (you need to be prepared for this). For example, some of the most frequent “guests” are representatives of the oil inspectorate, firefighters, tax authorities, and so on. Be prepared for certain costs here too. On average, this is from 3 thousand dollars per month.

Prospects and income

As for sales standards, the optimal volume is 4-5 cubic meters of gasoline per day. With normal development, the figures can be increased to 15 cubic meters.

If we speak in general outline about the turnover and profitability of gas stations, these factors largely depend on the location of the station and the brand name. In addition, to promote your business, you can organize a full-fledged gas station complex with a car wash, service station or even a restaurant.

Total:

• – your construction costs – from half a million US dollars, monthly expenses – from 50 thousand US dollars;
• – your profit from selling fuel per month will be from 200 thousand US dollars.;
• If you equip a store, it can bring in 30-40 thousand US dollars.

A business pays for itself in an average of 4-5 years.

As a conclusion

Now you know how to open a gas station, and what is needed for this. Of course, this niche is already very densely occupied, but only in big cities.

Carefully study the highways of Russia and see where there is an acute shortage of gas stations. If you choose the right location, develop a high-quality business plan and attract staff, you can make good money and, over time, organize a network of gas stations.

Opening your own gas station is an economically correct decision for those who want to organize profitable business. Indeed, today this market is still actively being restructured and there is an opportunity to occupy your niche by creating a reliable company. In addition, the number of cars is increasing every day, and vehicles need fuel. This means your business has every chance of becoming profitable. So, how to open a gas station? And how much money will you have to invest in your future business?

A little about business

Let's start with the fact that a gas station is a source of increased danger and to open such a business you will need many permits. In terms of finances, this is most likely the most expensive business, since at first initial stage you will need not only to rent (or buy) a suitable plot of land, but also to build a gas station that will meet the requirements of current legislation (there are certain requirements for the placement of gas stations, the design of such facilities, as well as sanitary, hygienic and environmental requirements that must be observed). And these are quite serious expenses. In addition, after completion of construction, you will have to obtain permission from the authorized bodies to operate the gas station and organize high-quality security and safety of the station.

How much does it cost to open a gas station for cars? And how long will it take to process the documents? The questions are very timely and very important. Completing the documents required to open a gas station takes approximately 3-6 months, the construction itself takes the same amount, and you will have to invest about 12 million rubles. The exact amount depends on many factors).

But how quickly the initial investment will pay off is the question. On average it takes about five years. So, when investing in a gas station, you need to prepare for the fact that this is a long-term project. True, with proper business management, investments can be returned within three years.

Your own small gas station or franchising?

Today you can open your own small gas station (it will be an autonomous business, just yours), or open a company under the auspices of some well-known brand by purchasing a franchise. At the same time, most experts agree that it is easier to organize a fuel business under the guidance of a reliable and experienced partner, so franchising in the fuel business today is a very common phenomenon. In addition, when you decide to buy a franchise, you will immediately receive all the necessary documentation, business development, a brand, and a ready-made style for the filling station (which, by the way, under the terms of the contract you will have to strictly comply with). Representatives of the parent company will help in resolving organizational issues, and you won’t have to worry about the quality of the fuel. This is understandable, because the owners of the brand take care of their good name, and will not risk it by supplying low-quality fuel to one of their gas stations.

But if you decide to go on an “autonomous voyage” (open an independent business), then you will have to worry about the quality of your product yourself and develop the style of your refueling. This means that you will have to choose suppliers and bear full responsibility for the quality of the fuel sold, which can be of either good or very low quality.

We should also not forget that most motorists prefer to refuel at gas stations of large oil companies, so-called “branded” gas stations, in order to fill the tank with guaranteed good gasoline. This means that the presence of a well-known brand on the sign can be the key to business profitability.

Registration and organization of business

So, you decided to open a gas station. So, you need to start taking action:

First, you need to draw up a business plan for a gas station, find a suitable site for the station and conclude a lease agreement with the owners.

Then you need to go through state registration (you can, but it’s better to register a legal entity, for example, which will give you the opportunity to choose a taxation system with VAT - most suppliers prefer to work with those gas stations where).

• Get OKVED codes.
• Prepare a project for the future filling complex and have it approved by Rospotrebnadzor, and then organize construction.
• Develop and agree on the PPC.
• Conclude an agreement for pest control with the relevant company, as well as an agreement for the removal of solid waste.
• Obtain permission from the environmental service and the SES.
• Obtain a license for storing and selling fuel from the Ministry of Energy.
• Conduct workplace certification.
• Conclude an agreement for the supply of fuel.

Site for gas station and station construction

As for a suitable site for a gas station, it should be located on a high-traffic road or where there is active traffic. It is important that there is convenient access for cars.

Once the site has been selected, and the lease and construction documents have been drawn up, you can proceed directly to the construction itself. If you choose franchising, then your partners will help you, and if you are opening an independent business, then it is better to use the services of specialized companies that are engaged in the construction and commissioning of gas stations. They employ specialists who know all the requirements of current legislation. They will carry out the entire complex of construction work, put the facility into operation and receive all the necessary documents.

All this may take from six months to twelve months, but you will be sure that everything was done correctly.

Necessary equipment

There is a lot about the equipment needed at a gas station and its quantity. different opinions. But the minimum set should include:

In addition, it is worth taking care of special software(and, accordingly, a computer), which can help automate the process of dispensing fuel. Using such software, you will not only automatically refuel your vehicle, but also receive fuel from the tanker and generate daily reports. This is important because it will help to almost completely eliminate the notorious “human factor” from the chain.

Well, and, of course, you need to build and equip a premises for the gas station operator, as well as additional buildings where a tire shop, workshop, car wash, store, etc. will be located (this means that you need to equip all the facilities with the necessary furniture, equipment, and tools).

Fuel supplies

Have you bought a franchise? Then you don't have to worry about fuel supply and quality. Your partners will take care of this. But if you run an independent business, then you will have to look for reliable suppliers and organize fuel supplies yourself. The best option– agreement with an oil depot or processing plant. There you can get fuel at a lower price or negotiate discounts for bulk orders. You can find out the price level on the Internet, and from oil refineries it is better to choose a larger one with a good reputation. So you can count on more or less good quality fuel.

Accompanying services

How to open a gas station? And how to make a business profitable? These questions can be answered by those who have already opened a gas station. The main advice for beginners: do not stop only at selling gasoline, but also offer additional services that will help increase profits and attract customers. What is it about? For example, that at a gas station you can open a tire service or repair shop (especially if the station is located on the highway, away from regular workshops), a store where goods for the road, motor oils and auto chemicals, or a small cafe will be sold. Sometimes it even makes sense to open a small hotel that will be in demand on federal highways, where there is a lot of transit traffic, or a car wash.

Of course, it’s worth thinking about additional services at the planning stage of your future business. Then it will be much easier to realize all your plans. And what’s interesting is that in the process of work it often turns out that the gas station itself serves to attract customers (people still stop by to refuel), and the main income is provided by additional services. So you shouldn’t neglect such important components of your business.

Safety

Safety at a fire-hazardous facility is a very important issue. First, you need to develop all fire safety documentation, equip the premises with a fire alarm and panic button, and equip the gas station with primary fire extinguishing equipment.

On the territory of the gas station there should be a fire pond or hydrant, boxes with sand and, of course, fire extinguishers.

It is also necessary to take care of the safety of personnel (especially for gas stations that are located far from populated areas): provide the operator with high-quality means of communication, install an alarm button and enter into a service agreement with a security company, whose employees will go to the site if the alarm button is activated . It would also be a good idea to install armored glass and reinforced doors at the facility. These measures will help avoid trouble in the event of an attack on the gas station by criminal elements.

Staff

For normal operation of the gas station you will need:

• technical specialists who will provide refueling of vehicles, inflation of wheels, and provide other repair services;
• manager-cashier (gas station operator, there should be several of them), who will accept money, dispense fuel and lubricants and control order at the station;
• seller (if there is a store at the station)
• manager

Of course, depending on what other services you plan to provide at your station, you will need appropriate employees. For example, repairmen or electricians, a store clerk, a barmaid, a car wash operator.

How to open a gas station

The process of opening a gas station is no different from opening a regular gas station. But special attention should be paid to the equipment for the station, which must not only be modern and certified, but also tested by specialists from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, which will confirm its safety. In addition, even before the start of construction, it is necessary to discuss with the fire inspectorate all issues related to the layout of the station, and coordinate the choice of land with the local administration.

Important points

Having built a modern gas station and become its owner, it is important not to forget that it is a high-risk facility that will be regularly checked by authorized bodies for compliance with the requirements of existing legislation and regulations. And these authorities will regularly monitor your activities, and if violations are detected, they can not only issue a fine, but also suspend your license. And you will not be able to work until you eliminate the identified deficiencies. So, compliance with the requirements of equipment and operation of fire and explosive objects should be treated very carefully.

Initial Investment

How much does it cost to open a gas station? This question is asked by almost everyone who wants to open their own station. So, as for the initial investment, its size depends on many factors: region, level of gas station, the need for additional buildings, technical equipment of the business, additional services provided by the gas station. But on average the costs at the initial stage will be:

From the calculations it is clear that significant investments will be required to open a gas station. But if the gas station brings in at least 1,000,000 rubles in income each month, the business can be considered profitable.

How to open a gas station from scratch?

Opening a gas station can be done in two ways. The simplest and most popular - This allows you to open a gas station under the name famous brand, facilitates negotiations with suppliers, but at the same time deprives the entrepreneur of a significant part of the profit and imposes a number of restrictions on the business.

Therefore, it would be optimal to open a gas station under your own brand. So, how to open a gas station from scratch?

1. Registration of a company, opening and adding authorized capital sufficient to organize an enterprise.
2. Choosing the location of the future gas station, with the owner of the land on lease or full purchase.
3. Creation of the project and its approval by Rospotrebnazdor.
4. Registration of permission from the SES and the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
5. Concluding agreements with housing and communal services for garbage removal and waste disposal.
6. Construction of gas stations according to the approved project.
7. Purchase of necessary equipment, installation and configuration of tanks and gas stations.
8. Organization of the necessary infrastructure, equipment of workplaces.
9. Hiring and training
10. Obtaining a license to sell fuel from the Ministry of Energy.
11. Concluding agreements with gasoline suppliers - oil refineries.
12. Organization of supplies.
13. Opening of a gas station.
14. Development of pricing policy.
15. Increased advertising, offering discounts to regular customers - in a word, marketing promotion.

Where to start building a gas station?

A gas station is a place of increased danger, since its construction involves the storage of explosive substances. In this regard, for its construction it is necessary to obtain many permits from regulatory authorities.

Specific requirements for the arrangement and location of the filling complex are listed in the requirements of Rospotrebnadzor. The main ones:

• location no more than 30 meters from the nearest residential building;
• equipping the gas station with access and exit roads;
• fire alarm equipment;
• equipping the cashier's area with armored doors and bulletproof glass;
• organization of disposal of unused fuels and lubricants, etc.

How to open a gas station: necessary documents

So, the location has been chosen, the project has been developed, and contracts with suppliers have been established. But before you look for a contractor to build a station, you need to obtain a number of permits:

• project documentation must be submitted to Rospotrebnadzor, and the organization must give its permission;
• you need to obtain permission from the SES to trade fuel;
• obtain a license from the Ministry of Fuel and Energy for the sale and storage of fuels and lubricants;
• obtain permission from the fire service to store fuel (the station must be equipped with all fire-fighting equipment);
• enter into an agreement with a waste removal service;
• enter into an agreement with the local housing office service to carry out deratization;
• obtain quality certificates for fuel from suppliers.

In addition, the gas station owner will need:

• register the land for the gas station as ownership or lease;
• obtain a building permit from the administration.

How to build a gas station?

After receiving all necessary papers and approval of the project in Rospotrebnadzor you can start selecting construction company for the construction of the complex itself.

The customer usually purchases building materials himself, while the company is directly involved in the construction itself.

Best choice an organization that has already had similar completed projects. In this case, specialists will help you choose suitable materials, agree on supplies, advise where you can reduce costs - in a word, provide comprehensive assistance.

It should be taken into account that, most likely, you will have to hire two or three companies: one will be involved in the construction of the filling complex itself, the second will be involved in the installation necessary equipment, and the third – by organizing access roads.

What equipment will be needed?

• 5 tanks (4 main and 1 reserve) for storing fuels and lubricants (volume of at least 15 cubic meters);
• reservoir for stormwater system (volume 10 cubic meters);
• two fuel dispensers with two hoses each.

In addition, you will need to incur certain costs for registration of refueling; you need to order:

• signs with the name of the gas station;
• tablets for indicating fuel;
• display to display current prices for 1 liter of fuel;
• barrier and speed bump equipment.

Recruitment of personnel to work at a gas station

For optimal gas station operation you will need:

• the immediate supervisor of the station, who organizes all work and resolves controversial issues (in fact, a senior manager);
• (this responsibility can be assigned to the station manager);
• a repair mechanic who knows the peculiarities of the functioning of gas pumps;
• station operator (cashier), at least two people to organize work in two shifts, 4 for round-the-clock service;
• electrician;
• driver.

An electrician and a mechanic will be needed mainly for troubleshooting, this can be one specialist. The driver is needed more as a forwarder to control the quality of imported fuel (so that it is not diluted anywhere along the way).

Personnel training should be approached with full responsibility. In big cities there are no problems with employees. But in the provincial ones you will have to be content with what you have.

Therefore it would be useful enroll them in professional development courses, so that the mechanic gets used to the new gas stations, and the accountant is always aware of the latest changes in legislation.

How to open a gas station and organize fuel supplies?

Agreeing on the supply of fuel and lubricants is the most difficult and crucial moment. It is highly not recommended to buy fuel from resellers - most likely, it will be diluted or simply of low quality. It is best to negotiate supplies directly with the refinery.

The process of delivering gasoline from the plant to the gas station is necessary control personally, otherwise there is a high probability that diluted fuel will be delivered.

The quality of gasoline should become the hallmark of the gas station - otherwise the new gas station will quickly lose its clientele.

Further expansion of the filling station

Naturally, the driver does not live by refueling alone. It is now becoming a trend to provide “all in one”. So, with a thriving business, you can expand the range of services offered by building:

• auto repair shop;
• tire shops;
• technical inspection point;
• auto chemical goods store, etc.

All changes made to the design of gas stations must be agreed upon with the architectural department of the administration. As a rule, entrepreneurs do not have problems with this, especially with a stable operating enterprise.

Gas station business plan

The initial costs of opening a gas station are very high. This is due to the difficulty of carrying out design work and the need to construct the complex itself in accordance with sanitary and urban planning standards. Therefore, gas stations are most often opened in addition to existing business or if you have significant start-up capital.

Costs of opening a gas station

• opening an LLC, purchasing a cash register, equipping an accountant’s workplace – from 20 thousand rubles;
• registration of land ownership and obtaining all necessary permits – from 2 million rubles;
• construction of a gas station building – from 3 million rubles;
• supply of infrastructure, equipment of access roads, bringing the building in accordance with sanitary and fire standards - from 1 million rubles;
• purchase of necessary equipment (to organize the operation of 2 pumps for 4 parking spaces) – from 5 million rubles;
• installation of equipment - from 500 thousand rubles;
• salary fund for 1 month of work for a company with 10 employees – from 200 thousand rubles.

Thus, the start-up costs will be about 11 million 720 thousand rubles. The duration of the work is from 3 to 6 months.

Monthly expenses

• payment of utility bills – from 5 thousand rubles;
• – from 200 thousand rubles;
• purchase of gasoline from suppliers – from 25 thousand rubles for 1 cubic meter per day, or 3,750 thousand per month when selling 5 cubic meters per day;
• direct delivery of gasoline - depends on the length of the routes, on average from 5 thousand rubles per day, or 150 thousand rubles per month;
• unexpected expenses and advertising – from 50 thousand rubles.

Total costs: about 4,180 thousand rubles.

Let's calculate the income

• According to statistics, at a gas station in the center Not big city or in the center of a large city, about 5 cubic meters of gasoline are sold - that’s 5000 liters. At average price AI-95 gasoline costs 36 rubles 180 thousand profit per day, or 5,400 thousand rubles per month.
• Total net profit for the month: 1,220 thousand rubles, after taxes: 1,146.8 thousand rubles y.
• With such profitability, the costs of building a gas station will be recovered already in the first year of operation of the station.

With the expansion of the range of services, it is quite natural to expect an increase in income. Statistics show that the equipment of even a small store selling auto chemicals helps increase turnover by 5%.​

Don't know how to open a gas station yourself? Watch the following video instructions:

You probably have long noticed the fact that every year the number of cars on the roads and highways is growing exponentially.

On the one hand, this is a serious disadvantage for large and small cities. After all, the environment is noticeably deteriorating.

But if you look at this development of events from the business side, then everything is going as well as possible. The best option for the owner of sufficient capital - open a gas station. The business plan, calculation of average costs, business payback and other details will be described below.

Where to start

The first point will not be the purchase of equipment, fuel or recruitment of service personnel. Don't know how to open a gas station? Start by renting or purchasing a plot of land. A very important point is to position yourself well. The number of clients, as well as the profit of your business, directly depends on this.

The site with a gas station should be located in close proximity to busy sections of roads, highways and highways along which people travel every day. a large number of cars. Such land, of course, will be quite expensive. But the profitability of gas stations in this case increases significantly.

Renting or purchasing land

Here everything directly depends on the available amount of initial investment. The purchase of a land plot for the subsequent construction of a gas station takes quite a long time to process. In addition, you will have to immediately shell out a significant amount of money, which will put an impressive burden on the initial investment.

There is an option to take out a loan. But in this case, be sure to take into account additional costs in the form of interest, which must be regularly paid to the bank. In this case, the risk of falling into a serious debt trap increases greatly. After all, at first, the business may not generate enough profit (and, most likely, this will be the case).

The main advantage of renting a plot is that you do not have to pay immediately a large amount money. But in the end, you will pay much more for the use of the land than if you purchased it. But all the main expenses will be reflected in the business gradually, which does not feel so painful during the payback period of the project.

Paperwork

It is always worth considering that the question of how to open a gas station is complex not only from the financial side. A real paperwork test awaits you. We will talk about issuing a lot of permits and obtaining a license for the storage of fuels and lubricants.

Without timely receipt of all necessary documents, you simply will not be able to start working. Otherwise, such commercial activity will be considered illegal. Of course, paperwork costs money.

You don't have to spend your own free time for paperwork, and entrust this to a specialized company, having previously concluded an agreement with its employees for the provision of relevant services. However, in this case there will be additional costs. After all similar companies do not engage in charity or provide services for free.

You will have to include an additional line in the points of the gas station business plan, which will certainly significantly hit your pocket. Meanwhile, independently completing all the necessary papers through the Ministry of Fuel and Energy will not take much more time. But you can save a nice amount.

We are hiring staff

It is unlikely that you will find enough free time to independently serve all the customers at your gas station. Remember that the profit of a gas station directly depends on the level and quality of service. Therefore, you need to hire competent, polite and certainly efficient staff. Cars need to be refueled as quickly as possible to avoid creating a queue of dissatisfied drivers. As soon as the level of service begins to decline, the so-called word of mouth kicks in. radio broadcasting negative reviews at an astonishing rate.

At the same time, the mentality of the people is such that it is much more difficult to earn a positive reputation. People share rave reviews extremely sparingly, leaving all the most interesting and useful information exclusively for themselves.

To answer the question of how to open a gas station that will bring stable income, it is necessary to develop a competent strategy for working with personnel. Remember that the main thing in your business is the right motivation. Offer your employees a small salary and a percentage of the work completed. This will be a great motivation for fast customer service.

Another option is to set a fuel sales plan. You can also take into account a specific brand (for example, the most expensive). For fulfilling the plan, the employee will receive a cash bonus. The main thing is not to set impossible tasks for the staff.

We purchase equipment

What largely determines the characteristics of gas stations among customers? High-quality and high-tech equipment plays an important role in this matter. You will need several filling machines, as well as a computer to control the process (the equipment is controlled by staff).

In order for your gas station, the business plan of which will help set the necessary price limits for the purchased equipment, to operate without downtime and queues, you need to install an average of 8 gasoline pumps.

What about franchising?

There are two options for starting a gas station business. The first involves starting a business almost from scratch. In this case we're talking about about the autonomous existence of the station. The second option involves concluding a franchise agreement. And it is precisely this development of events, as practice shows, that is considered more profitable. What is hidden behind the term “franchising”?

In essence, this is just concluding an agreement for the construction of a gas station under a certain brand. The thing is that sometimes a popular and vibrant brand is much more important than the highest quality service and products. People already know it, so you don’t even have to spend money on advertising. The cost of concluding such
contracts can vary greatly depending on the brand.

The average price is about 1000 US dollars. The peculiarities of doing business in this way are that you will have to very strictly adhere to the requirements of the corporate style. Therefore, it will not be enough to wonder how to build a gas station.

You will also have to think about at what level the company flags should be placed, how many centimeters of space should be left between ballot boxes with symbols, etc. However, experts say that franchising is the easiest way to attract the attention of the largest number of people at minimal cost in the shortest possible time consumers.

Choosing a partner

In order to profitably conclude a franchise agreement and start making a profit from the very first days, it is necessary, first of all, to decide on the trademark with which the commercial relationship will be formalized. This must be done based on the principles of one’s own benefit. If you don’t know how to open a gas station while reducing all possible costs to a minimum, then first try to find a fuel supplier whose base is located not far from the gas station.

This way you will reduce transport costs. Be sure to agree on the possibility of receiving the goods from another base if delivery from the selected location is impossible for any reason. Remember that there should always be gasoline at your gas station. Otherwise, your reputation will suffer greatly.

Let's say you have resolved the issue with the land plot. The time has come to calculate the costs of building a gas station building. And in this case everything will depend on the project. In addition, you need to decide whether you will build only a gas station building, or whether you will also build a car wash, cafe, store and other additional pleasures for your customers nearby.

The more objects, the more significant the financial investments will be. So, how much does it cost to build a turnkey gas station? Let's consider specific example. Let's start from the ground. If you purchase it as property, its price will be approximately 200 thousand US dollars. However, the figure may vary greatly depending on the location chosen. The more attractive it is, the more expensive the plot will be. Also consider the size of the land. Construction of a gas station along with the purchase of all necessary equipment will cost approximately 0.8-1 million US dollars.

We calculate the profitability of refueling

So, we answered the question of how much it costs to build a gas station. As you can see, the costs are considerable. Now you need to calculate how profitable this business is. Let's say the initial financial investment was 1.2 million US dollars. Now you need to consider the expenses for each month. On average, a small car gas station sells about 2000 liters of gasoline per day.

The cost of 1 liter is within 1 US dollar. The price depends on the foreign currency exchange rate. Consequently, $60,000 is added to the monthly expenses for fuel. This figure may be slightly lower if you receive a discount from your supplier. Here you also need to add the salary of gas station employees, as well as the purchase of goods for the store, if it is provided for in your business plan.

The higher the final figure, the higher the price of gasoline, as well as everything that is sold at the gas station, should be. At the same time, you need to remember your competitors. People simply won’t buy fuel that is too expensive. On average, this type of business pays for itself in 5 years and is generally considered very profitable, subject to a competent approach to entrepreneurial activity.

We increase profits

In order for business in the sales of automobile fuel to generate a sufficient level of income, many entrepreneurs use a small trick. As a rule, they also open a cafe, store or car wash at the gas station. Sometimes this type of business becomes the main one in terms of profit. And refueling cars only attracts more customers.

Important little things

Don't forget about site security. How to open your own gas station with minimal risks? Provide her with a safe existence. IN Lately There are frequent cases of assault and robbery in order to seize the daily proceeds at a gas station. Therefore, it is very important to equip the facility with security cameras, as well as a panic button.

In the event of a force majeure situation, the gas station employee must be able to quietly call security. Fire safety is a separate issue. Don't forget that everyone is there special means to extinguish a fire. In addition, it is necessary to strictly ensure that no one smokes on the territory of the gas station. This applies to both staff and clients.

Possible problems

In any business, specific obstacles arise from time to time. In the case of your own gas station, this may be theft of products by staff. To prevent such an incident, it is necessary to install security cameras, as well as introduce a system of mandatory fines.

In addition, the wage rate should eliminate the need for theft. Always keep in mind that the supplier may supply low quality fuel. it's the same significant drawback in business, as it can ruin the reputation of the gas station. You also need to take into account the markup on gasoline. Most often it does not exceed 5%.

How to register your business

So, you have calculated everything and come to the conclusion that this type of entrepreneurial activity will bear fruit. Next, you need to register as a legal entity or individual entrepreneur, providing all the necessary documents.

Open a bank account. It is through him that you will have to make payments for products to suppliers. The proceeds are also deposited in the bank. Choose very carefully credit institution, in which you will store all the funds of your business.

If you wish, you can open several current accounts at once. But remember that for each of them you will have to pay a commission according to bank tariffs. This also somewhat complicates the system of settlements with counterparties. But there is also an advantage and a very significant one. The fact is that if a bank is declared bankrupt, legal entities that had accounts opened with it may not have much hope for compensation. As a rule, all the money is lost. And if you have several current accounts, there is a chance to save at least part of your finances.