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Rank #20 of 143 Strong 70/100 ⛽ 19+ gas within 3 mi

ScotchmanStore #2623 · Scotchman

3774 Renee Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC

Annual Base Rent$244,026
Rent $/SF$78.69
Building SF3,101
Land (ac)1.24
Remaining Term4.6 yrs
StatusLong-Term
Pre G&A CFC0.82x

Lease Abstract

Tenant / d/b/aScotchman
GuarantorFas Mart (GPM Investments)
Lease commencementMar 27, 2008
Lease expirationMar 31, 2031
Remaining term4.6 yrs
Lease term (months)
Annual base rent$244,026
Base rent $/SF$78.69
Rent at expiration
Expiration rent $/SF
Renewal options1/2
Notice dateSep 03, 2030
Year built2002
Building SF3,101
Land area (acres)1.24
Pre G&A CFC0.82x (2024)
Lease statusActive

Location Score Breakdown 70/100

AADT Traffic n/a
Highway Proximity 10/10
Gas Competition 1mi 2/15
3mi Population 10/12
3mi HH Income 12/12
Pop Density 3mi 4/8
County Growth 7/7
County Unemp. 6/7
Dollar Stores 4/6
Daytime Jobs 3mi 6/10
EV Density Pen. 0/0
Thin Market Pen. 0/0

Demand Anchor & Uniqueness

Myrtle Beach is a major beach-tourism destination drawing tens of millions of visitors annually; demand is largely seasonal and not reflected in resident metrics.

The location score above reflects resident-market real-estate fundamentals and does not incorporate seasonal or destination demand; consider this note alongside the store-level coverage (CFC) when assessing the asset.

Trade-Area Demographics

Metric1 mi3 mi5 mi
Population037,21988,676
Households014,37831,879
Pop. density (/sq mi)01,3161,129
Avg HH income$92,658$88,474
Poverty rate10.7%13.6%
Bachelor's+ 31.4%30.5%
Median home value$306,549$286,672
Median rent$1,367$1,294
Median age4639
Owner-occupied82.2%75.5%

Site & Market Detail

Traffic (AADT at site)
Daytime jobs (3 mi)11,725
Daytime jobs (1 mi)3,369
Gas competitors (0.5 mi)7
Gas competitors (1 mi)10
Gas competitors (3 mi)19+
Gas competitors (5 mi)19+
Nearest competing gas (mi)0.08
Nearest grocery/conv. alternative (mi)0.09
Dollar stores (0.5 mi)1
Highway distance (mi)0.07
EV stations (5 mi)14
CountyHorry County
County pop. growth16.9%
County unemployment4.8%
Walk score55
Bike score45
FEMA flood zoneX

Investment Highlights

  • Strong regional growth tailwind: Horry County population grew 16.9% from 2020 to 2024, supporting long-term demand for convenience retail at this location.
  • Established trade area income: The three-mile average household income of $92,658 and 82.2% owner-occupancy rate indicate a financially stable consumer base.
  • Scaled guarantor: GPM Investments backs the lease as a subsidiary of ARKO Corp., an operator of approximately 3,500 convenience stores across 34 states, providing meaningful operational and financial depth.

Key Risks

  • Extreme local fuel competition: Ten competing gas stations within one mile and seven within 0.5 miles create direct pressure on the site's fuel sales and foot traffic.
  • Short remaining lease term: At 4.6 years, buyers face near-term rollover exposure, and with only one renewal option, long-term income certainty is limited.
  • Sub-investment-grade credit: ARKO Corp. is not rated investment grade, meaningfully differentiating this guarantee from that of a 7-Eleven or Casey's and warranting a yield premium accordingly.

Executive Summary

3774 Renee Dr is a 3,101 SF Scotchman/Fas Mart convenience store and gas station in Myrtle Beach, SC, operating under a lease guaranteed by GPM Investments (ARKO Corp., Nasdaq: ARKO), the sixth-largest U.S. c-store operator. With 4.6 years of remaining term and a single renewal option, the asset offers near-term income stability but requires buyers to underwrite meaningful rollover or re-tenanting risk at expiration in March 2031.

Demographics

The immediate one-mile ring shows no reportable residential population, suggesting the site draws primarily from commuter and pass-through traffic rather than a dense residential base. The three-mile trade area supports a population of 37,219 with average household income of $92,658 and an owner-occupancy rate of 82.2%, reflecting a stable, middle-to-upper-middle-income suburban consumer base. The five-mile population reaches 88,676, providing meaningful demand depth for a fuel and convenience format.

Market Context

Horry County is one of the fastest-growing markets in the Southeast, with population expanding 16.9% from 2020 to 2024, reaching 413,391. The county's tourism-driven economy supports 10,313 business establishments and 118,467 employees, sustaining consistent convenience retail demand. The Myrtle Beach metro's growth trajectory meaningfully reduces long-term re-tenanting risk if the current lease is not renewed.

Location Quality

The site sits 0.07 miles from a major road, providing strong vehicular accessibility, and is surrounded by 20 restaurants and 20 retail destinations within one mile, anchoring it within an active commercial corridor. A Walk Score of 55 reflects moderate pedestrian access, though this format is inherently auto-dependent. Fourteen EV charging stations within five miles signal emerging competitive pressure on fuel volumes over the lease horizon.

Risk Factors

1. Seven competing gas stations within 0.5 miles creates a highly saturated fuel market that compresses margin and volume potential. 2. With only 4.6 years of remaining term and a single five-year renewal option, a buyer acquiring today faces rollover risk no later than 2031 with limited contractual extension runway. 3. ARKO Corp. has faced persistent profitability pressures as a publicly traded entity, introducing credit uncertainty relative to investment-grade convenience store operators.

Investment Positioning

The lease structure delivers stabilized income at $244,026 annually through March 2031, with one renewal option requiring notice by September 2030. The absence of rent at expiration data limits visibility into in-place rent versus market, a gap buyers must underwrite independently. GPM Investments as guarantor carries the backing of a publicly traded, SEC-reporting parent operating roughly 3,500 sites, but ARKO is sub-investment-grade, positioning this as a moderate-credit net lease rather than a core bond-like hold.

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