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PRE-WRITTEN BUSINESS PLANS FOR SOUTH AFRICA (PDF, WORD AND EXCEL): COMPREHENSIVE VERSION, SHORT FUNDING/BANK LOAN VERSION AND AUTOMATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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About the Business Plans

We decided to introduce the South African business plans after noting that many South Africans were venturing into businesses without a full understanding of the industry, market, how to run the businesses, the risks involved, profitability of the businesses and the costs involved, leading to a high failure rate of the start-ups.

Our business plans will make it easier for you to launch and run a business successfully, fully knowing what you are going into, and what’s needed to succeed in the business. It will be easier to plan and budget as the business plans will lay out all the costs involved in setting up and running the business. They are designed uniquely for the South African market.

USES OF THE BUSINESS PLANS (PDF, WORD AND EXCEL)

These business plans can be used for many purposes including:

• Raising capital from investors/friends/relatives
• Applying for a bank loan
• Start-up guide to launch your business
• As a project proposal
• Assessing profitability of the business
• Finding a business partner
• Assessing the initial start-up costs so that you know how much to save
• Manual for current business owners to help in business and strategy formulation

CONTENTS OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN BUSINESS PLANS (PDF, WORD AND EXCEL)

All our pre-written plans include, but not limited to:

• Market Analysis
• Industry Analysis
• 5 Year Automated Financial Statements [ Income statements, cash flow statements, balance sheets, monthly cash flow projections (3 years monthly cash flow projections, the remaining two years annually),break even analysis, payback period analysis, start-up costs, financial graphs, revenue and expenses, Bank Loan Amortisation]
• Marketing Strategy
• Risk Analysis
• SWOT & PEST Analysis
• Operational Requirements
• Operational Strategy
• Why some South Africans in that type of business fail, so that you can avoid their mistakes
• Ways to raise capital to start your business in South Africa

All our agriculture pre-written business plans include technical aspects of how to keep and rear the animals / farm the crops. They also include a mini-directory with contacts which will prove to be helpful in launching and running the business. E.g. for broiler poultry we will provide the contact details for South African suppliers of feeds, equipment, day old chicks, abattoirs, training companies etc)

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• Business Plan Automated Financial Statements – (Editable Excel file)

The financial statements are automated. This implies that you can change an item eg unit price, and all the other financial statements will automatically adjust to reflect the change.

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Fuel Stations Development Process in South Africa

Table of Contents

1 Fuel stations development process: Turnkey Process

An illustration of a general filling station process from initial developments up to operations of the facility is seen below. Elements of this process are further discussed in succeeding sections.

1.1 Development

1.1.1 environmental impact assessment.

Approved EIA including all necessary specialist studies are required for license applications and funding purposes of filling stations.

Generally, for petroleum storage between 80 m 3 and 500 m 3 , a Basic Assessment process will be required for environmental authorization in terms of Activity 14 of Listing Notice 1 ( GN No. 984 of the National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998) . Typically, fuel station storage volumes range between 60 m 3 and 120 m 3 underground storage, depending on the size of the facility, available area and grades of products to be stored.

Sometimes a waste management license application under the National Environmental Management Waste Act (NEM:WA) (Act 28 of 2008) are relevant, depending on the daily throughput capacity for treatment of effluent, wastewater or sewage.

A General Authorization (GA) or a full Water Use License Application (WULA) might also be required depending on the type of water source and amount of water to be used.

General Specialist Studies required as part of the EIA process include:

• Traffic Impact Assessment
• Socio-Economic Impact Assessment
• Storm Water Management Plan
• Waste Management Plan
• Contamination Risk Assessment
• Geotechnical Study
• Phase 1 Heritage Screening

1.1.2 Town Planning

Town planning activities typically include:

• Consolidation and re-zoning of the property (if required – depending on the type of facility and current zoning);
• Civil Service Reports for bulk contributions (i.e. roads, stormwater, water supply and sanitation);
• Site development plans.

A land-use zoning certificate issued by a competent authority, authorising retailing from the site is required for the licensing applications. The Title Deed of a property will be required to scope the required town planning activities.

1.1.3 Legal Requirements

In terms of the legal requirements for developing filling stations, a Letter of Intent to supply fuel and/or signed lease agreement from an oil company for at least 10 years is generally a requirement for funders prior to reaching financial close. This depends on the business case and project structuring proposed by the client and terms of the envisioned funders for the sites.

EPCM has an in-house legal department capable of assisting with required contractual agreements (i.e. develop/review of lease agreements, develop/review of supply agreements, facilitation during negotiations, etc.) should there be any opportunity for this requirement.

1.1.4 Licensing

Site-, retail- and/or construction licensing is required to be approved prior to breaking ground with any construction activities. Type of licensing depends on operations to be installed (wholesale, retail, etc.).

EPCM assists our clients with the following tasks:

• License applications on behalf of the client at the relevant regulatory authority;
• Assistance with preparing all documentation required for licence applications;
• Obtaining approval from the government for required licensing of desired facility operations.

1.1.5 Finance

For commercial property finance, various finance options are available. Considering debt finance, the following processes are normally involved with raising finance:

• Preparation of information memorandum for investor reference purposes;
• Introduction of information to relevant investors identified based on project nature, project returns and type of project funding required;
• Discussions between project sponsors and prospective financiers regarding the project.

Assistance with the communication of the feasibility/concept study, financial modelling and information memorandum to potential financiers can be provided to clients by our financial team.

1.2.1 Codes and Standards

1.2.2 feasibility / concept studies.

As a first step in developing a filling station, a business case needs to be developed in order to establish whether the project will economically be viable. To set the basis for the project, a feasibility/concept study needs to be conducted in order to establish whether there is a market to serve in the surrounding areas, identify the infrastructure requirements to meet the market demand, determine the project cost estimates and conduct a financial analysis to determine whether the facility will be able to deliver fuel on a cost-competitive basis. Most important will be to determine if the desired return on investments could be reached.

This study typically forms the basis for succeeding phases of the project development phase and is a key requirement in illustrating the business plan for funding purposes. Key deliverables generally included in the feasibility/concept study:

• Market assessment;
• Infrastructure assessment;
• Capital and operating cost estimates;
• Project implementation schedule;
• Results from financial modelling and investment structuring.

1.2.3 Architectural Designs

The general approach in executing Architectural Designs for filling stations is described below. A complete visual walk-through of the entire space can be provided to clients in concluding the Architectural Designs. Below tasks describe the general methodology for the architectural designs of the filling station.

Design: briefing & structure phase

This phase lays down the foundation block for the entire project, most of the major decisions are made in this phase. Typical tasks to be performed in this phase include:

• Concept direction board (concept pictures with details of building & interiors) – using client’s concepts & ideas in a final ‘look & feel’ board;
• Forecourt and canopy area concept – mood concept pictures;
• Restrooms concept – mood concept pictures;
• Shop/kiosk internal concept – mood pictures & interesting details;
• Restaurant (if need be) concept – mood and interesting details;
• Finishes sample board and specification for Quantity Surveyor to quantify;
• Space planning using the company organogram to define areas & departments;
• Furniture (interior) and pumping bay layout in accordance with the defined space planning;

Specification phase: all hard finishes

• All celling layouts with a detailed lighting plan;
• Complete wall finishes schedule of the entire building;
• Complete floor finishes schedule of the entire building and outside areas;
• Complete tiling layout in all tiled areas: kitchen/restaurant, restrooms etc;
• Complete Sanitary schedule;
• Lighting specification schedule;
• Electrical specification schedule;
• Signage specification schedule;
• Working drawings of all shop fitted items and other built-in pieces, ex. vanities, cupboards and other cabinetry;
• Details & specifications of feature areas – ground floor entrance, reception, open-plan areas, canteen and restrooms;
• 3D renderings of key areas for presentation.

Interior design: All details on soft furnishing and general features

• All restaurant/kiosk furniture: counter, ergonomically correct seating and shop layout;
• All soft furnishings: Occasional seating, rugs, artwork, signage, accessories;
• Detailed quotation break-down of every area.

1.2.4 Engineering Designs

As part of the engineering designs, the following deliverables are generally included:

• Process Schematic for hydrocarbon process
• Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
• Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• The overall layout-, site layout- and location drawings;
• Material Safety Datasheets (MSDs);
• Hazardous area classification drawings;
• Major equipment data sheets and specifications;
• Pipe routing layouts;
• Single line diagrams;
• Earthing drawings;
• Cathodic protection system drawings;
• Power consumption list;
• Electrical and instrumentation datasheets;
• Cable route diagrams;
• Fire detection and -protection designs;
• 3D Model (underground and aboveground); and
• Detailed Civil Drawings.

What separates our proposed design approach is our abilities to apply innovative smart 4D build information modelling (BIM) that ensure efficient construction, progress tracking and improved communication between the office and construction teams. The team has strategically decided to apply this technology as an additional service offering for clients to improve building efficiencies, shorten construction programs and serve as an effective project management tool. How 4D is applied during our design executions:

• The site is intellectually modelled by creating a 3D model in Autodesk Plant 3D based on the engineering designs;
• The 3D model is then integrated into Navisworks;
• The approved detailed construction schedule completed in MS Project is then imported into the same Navisworks model;
• Using Navisworks, the schedule then intelligently connects with each 3D component of the filling station;
• A 4D simulation video is produced based on the schedule integrated with the 3D plant model.

1.3 Procurement, Construction & Commissioning

Procurement can only start once funding is in place. Construction can only start once the EIA, building plans and licensing applications have been approved.

1.3.1 4D BIM Modelling

Applying 4D to the construction phase is beneficial to our clients and EPCM. The actual versus planned construction progress are tracked using a 4D simulation video. The 4D simulation video is generally used during toolbox talks on site during construction. This allows improved communication between the office-based engineering- and onsite construction teams. The office-based team is able to follow the onsite progress in reality based on the internet.

Another advantage of applying 4D modelling is to identify any construction issues early on during the project to plan accordingly and prevent schedule delays. This also allows the draughting and engineering teams to easier make design changes and update designs during construction when required.

1.3.2 Construction Works

General construction works for a filling station along with its activities are described below.

Civil & Earthworks

• Preliminary work consists of site establishment and site clearance;
• Clear and grub of site, excavate and compact where necessary;
• Backfill to be procured and filled where needed;
• Extension to the existing building to be erected;
• Parking and dispensing areas will be prepared and constructed (brick paving for parking and concrete slabs for dispensing area);
• Construction of new pylon sign (including all signage);
• Canopy remedial work; and
• Landscaping.
• All necessary excavation and compaction of new entrances and exits to the retail site;
• All applicable backfilling where needed; and
• Brick surfacing, shoulder slopes and curbing (details to be confirmed).

Electrical Works

• All new cabling and DB board;
• Building lighting and power connections;
• Lightning and earthing protection;
• Perimeter lighting; and
• All lighting within the building and dispensing area.

Mechanical Works

• Supply and Installation of all new piping (filler lines, vent lines, delivery lines);
• Supply and Installation of 3 new, 3 product 6 hose dispensers;
• Supply and Installation of STP’s;
• Supply and Installation of all applicable valves and fittings; and
• Supply and Installation of Automatic Tank Gauging.

Forecourt & Kiosk Building

• External Shop & Forecourt Signage;
• Kiosk Graphics;
• Internal Shop Signage;
• Ground Water Monitoring Wells;
• Internal Equipment and Furniture;
• Shop IT Systems & POS;
• HVAC and Refrigeration;
• Shopfitting & shop equipment;
• BRG glasses & doors; and
• Site Generator.

Fire Protection System

• Firefighting equipment to be included in accordance with client requirements, as well as best practice engineering codes and standards.

EPCM provide procurement, construction and commissioning of the filling stations as this is our core business and main objective for a turnkey filling station project. A detailed procurement, construction and commissioning methodology are provided to clients prior to construction.

1.4 Training of Operators

EPCM provide training courses for filling station operators to various major oil companies. A detailed training program is provided to clients.

1.5 Maintenance

EPCM can provide filling station maintenance services. Tank cleaning, tank inspections, CP system inspections, building maintenance, canopy maintenance, signage upgrades, etc. can be provided by EPCM. A proposal can be provided once more detail regarding the filling stations are available.

2Fuel stations development process: Timelines

Indicative timelines are provided below for the EPC components of a filling station. A detailed project schedule is provided to clients upon project commencement.

3Fuel stations development process: Quality Management & HSE Compliance

EPCM is ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015 accredited and also operates under 45001 Operational Health and Safety Management System.

Engineering, procurement and construction are carried out in accordance with EPCM’s quality management plan, the client’s specifications and international best practice. The QMP & HSE plan that are complied with is available upon request.

How To Start Petrol Station Business In South Africa

What is a Petrol Station?

A filling station, also known as petrol station or gas station, is a facility that sells fuel and engine lubricants for motor vehicles. 

1. Write your business plan

If you’re looking into how to start a gas station, be aware that the initial costs are quite high⁠ — this financial entry barrier may necessitate a loan. Writing a comprehensive business plan will be key in convincing lenders to approve your loan application or getting investors interested in funding you. When writing a business plan for a gas station, here are some points to research:

List your products and services

Gas stations are rarely limited to motor fuel. You’ll often notice how many gas stations also operate as convenience stores. In addition to recording the number of gas pumps and fuel options will be available at your gas station, you should research additional products and services to boost your profit margins. Common products and services you’ll see at a gas station include:

• Car washes.
• Air stations.
• Lottery tickets.

Your gas station location will influence how much traffic you attract, so it should be a priority when you’re brainstorming how to open a gas station. Reference back to your market analysis and how your chosen location is advantageous to your business. Will you choose a location where there is a fierce competitor across the street from you? Or will you choose an isolated location along a populated highway and cater to truck drivers and traveling families?

One tip when choosing a business location is to research up-and-coming neighborhoods. These neighborhoods will likely be further out from major cities and they’ll be in need of gas stations to fuel their longer commutes. Another tip is to avoid locations where wholesale retailers like Sam’s Club or Costco offer deeply discounted gas prices.

2. Register your business

Register a business entity

Every business operates as some kind of business entity or business structure. Business owners may start out as sole proprietorships since there’s no paperwork required to register as one. However, when starting a gas station, we do not recommend operating as a sole proprietor. A gas station can be exposed to many risks, like burglaries and leaks, and you want to ensure that your personal assets will be protected.

The two most common business structures for gas stations to consider are limited liability companies and corporations. You may want to consider consulting a business attorney to determine which legal structure is best for your needs.

Business owners who operate as LLCs get to choose whether they’d like to be taxed as a sole proprietor or corporation. Also, they tend to pay lower annual fees. This business structure tends to be attractive to gas station owners who choose to stay small, especially if they own only one gas station. However, LLCs usually experience more difficulty raising money from investors.

Choose a unique business name

When it comes to how to open a gas station, you want to ensure that your business name is unique so that it is not confused with another company. Conduct a quick search with your state’s Secretary of State business search and the United States Patent and Trademark Office to verify the availability of your desired name. Also, you’ll want to confirm that the domain name is available with sites like Name.com or GoDaddy.com.

Register for taxes

As a small business owner, you’ll also require an employer identification number to operate your business. An EIN is a nine-digit number used when filing your business taxes. You can apply for an employer identification number online with the IRS. You should receive your EIN within minutes after applying.

Depending on tax regulations in your state, you may also need to register for a state tax ID when starting a gas station.

Buy a franchise

If you’re looking into how to open a gas station, you may have considered buying into an existing gas station franchise, like Chevron or Mobil. Many drivers opt to buy gas from a familiar national brand, even if a competitor offers a lower price. There are several advantages to buying a franchise, like using an existing trademark and operating within a proven business model. However, you would need to pay royalties to the parent company.

If you decide to buy a franchise, make sure you have a business attorney review the legalities.

3. Secure funding

Starting a gas station requires a significant amount of money when you factor in purchasing property, stocking up on supplies, paying employees, and keeping up with regulations. We’ll go over what specifically you’ll need to finance your gas station in this section. However, with all the costs involved in starting a gas station, we recommend opening a separate bank account to keep your business and personal finances separate.

4. Buy the property

When purchasing the location for your gas station, it’s important to discuss ownership rights to any existing tanks and pumps that may already be there.

This is an important step when it comes to how to open a gas station: Before finalizing the purchase agreement, first confirm whether the sale transfers ownership rights of the pumps and tanks to your name. Also, you should research the equipment’s repair history to determine the remaining “shelf life.” This will verify whether you should reuse or replace the existing equipment.

5. Secure a gas supplier contract

It’s important to understand how you will regularly replenish your gas tank reserves. You’ll have to research different local wholesale providers to supply fuel for your station. Gas suppliers often earn a percentage of your sales, so you should do a thorough rate comparison to ensure you are maximizing your own profit margins.

If you are operating a franchise, review your franchise agreement to determine if they already have a preferred vendor for gas supply.

Again, have an attorney review your franchise agreement and gas supplier contract to ensure you are maximizing profit and avoiding any hidden fees.

6. Obtain necessary permits and licenses

When it comes to how to open a gas station, the necessary permits and licenses will vary from state to state. Be sure to research your respective state’s business requirements. Generally, you would be required to obtain permits for the following:

• Fire inspections.
• Tank inspections.
• Water discharge.
• Sale of alcohol and tobacco.
• Restaurant codes and regulations.
• Motor fuel outlet license.
• Certificate of occupancy.

7. Get business insurance

We highly recommend that you buy business insurance to protect your business. Operating a gas station can expose you to several risks on a daily basis: burglary, employee injury, equipment breakdown, property damage, and more. Insurance helps to keep you and your assets protected.

8. Market yourself

Use pole signs and highway exit signs

When seeking a gas station, many drivers just want to find the nearest one, fill up, and then leave. As a gas station owner, it’s often worth buying tall pole signs and highway exit signs to market your business. Capturing drivers’ attentions while they’re already driving can boost traffic to your gas station.

Get active on Yelp

Drivers often use Yelp to find the nearest gas station. If they have to choose between your gas station and your competitor across the street, they’ll likely choose the gas station with superior Yelp ratings. Boost your rating by offering stellar customer service, clean facilities, and responding to reviews.

Create a loyalty program

Did you know that it’s often more expensive to acquire new customers than it is to retain existing customers? Smart marketers know this and that’s why big-brand gas stations, like Chevron and Exxon, offer loyalty programs to their driving customers. Create a loyalty program when you’re starting a gas station and you can slowly build a loyal customer base.

Partner with food franchises

You might notice nowadays that 7/11 isn’t the only franchise you’ll find at a gas station. More gas stations are partnering with food franchises, like McDonald’s and Subway. This can be great for business because it transforms your business from a gas stop to a rest stop. This creates more opportunities for customers to also enter your convenience store and buy consumer goods.

Consider lowering your gas price

You might be surprised that many gas stations don’t make a significant profit from selling fuel. Many gas station owners increase their profit margins through their convenience stores. Lowering your prices, even by a cent, can attract more drivers to your location, increasing the likelihood that customers will leave the pump and enter your store to buy a drink or other goods.

Install more gas pumps

The reality is that refilling your gas tank isn’t fun. It’s an errand that people have to do to get them from Point A to Point B. This chore becomes more of an annoyance when people drive into a fully-packed gas station. Adding more gas pumps makes the gas-filling process as convenient as possible. Just the availability of gas pumps can attract drivers to your gas station.

9. Familiarize yourself with your day-to-day responsibilities

Establish hours of operation

Many gas stations are open 24 hours a day. If you want to keep up with the competition, your own gas station might have to operate 24 hours as well. Should you do this, you’ll need to hire more employees to cover the graveyard shift.

Punctuality

Punctuality is essential when operating a gas station. Often, drivers will stop by for gas in the early morning before work. If they have to wait for you, drivers will bring their business to a competitor and you’ll probably lose those customers for good.

Since your gas station will likely sell a variety of consumer goods, like snacks and drinks, you must keep your inventory organized. Running inventory every day will help you identify when your reserves are low and you need to restock. Make sure you also get estimated delivery dates on vendor delivers to better coordinate when you need to resupply.

Set up security measures

Gas stations, especially 24-hour operations, are particularly vulnerable to crime. It’s important that you and your employees are safe. Consider installing cameras and shatter-proof windows as an additional security measure. Also, daily bank deposits will help keep your cash assets safe from burglaries.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

How much does it cost to start a petrol station in South Africa?

A local petrol station business set up costs range in the region of R15 million and R100 million depending on the size and site. Further to this the operation payable to the oil company ranges between R2. 5 million and R15 million, depending on the cost to develop, projected volumes and profitability.

Is it profitable to own a petrol station in South Africa?

South Africa burns a lot of petrol – and selling it is an often lucrative business. But be warned, it is not for everyone, there’s plenty of red tape, and it isn’t cheap. The cheapest stations cost around R1 million, but if you want a popular location and all the trimmings, you can pay 20 times this.

How much do petrol station owners make in South Africa?

The convenience store adds to the cost of the station, but according to Engen in this case it generates R309,000 in average monthly turnover. At the top end of the scale, you can expect to pay closer to R7 million for an Engen.

Is buying a petrol station a good investment in South Africa?

The country’s continued reliance on fossil fuel means that petrol stations represent fairly low-risk investments, delivering a steady flow of rent over a typically long lease. But would-be investors need to approach potential purchases with caution, as fuel leaks can be costly.

How much does it cost to set up a fuel station?

As we mentioned before, starting a gas station has a high financial entry barrier. You should expect to secure at least R300,000 to cover the following startup costs: Purchasing the location.

What is the profit per litre of petrol in South Africa?

According to sources, petrol pumps earn Rs3.91 per litre on petrol and Rs3. 30 per litre on diesel. Sources said that the profit made by petrol pumps per litre is 2.75% which the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has demanded be increased to 6%.

How do petrol stations make profit in South Africa?

A small local petrol station is likely to make more per litre than the large supermarket ones though. There is a good reason why nearly all filling stations are shops as well; profit margins on petrol are, according to the industry, around 2%, so they make most of their profits from overpriced sandwiches and drinks.

What should I look for when buying a service station in South Africa?

You should search the Contaminated Land Record (governed by the Environmental Protection Authority in New South Wales (NSW)) in your state to see whether the petrol station premises is listed on the register. The Record will list any instances of contamination that have occurred on the site.

What are oil marketing companies in South Africa?

oil marketing company means a company that operates (company owned, company operated) three or more petroleum retail service stations; procures and sells petroleum products to bulk consumers and the general public through petroleum product retail stations and reselling outlets.

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Starting A Petrol Station Business Plan (PDF)

Starting a petrol station business is a very profitable venture, though it requires significant amount of capital to start. A petrol station also known as a gas station, filling station, or a service station is a facility that sell fuel and engine lubricants to motor vehicles. Fuel dispensers are used to pump fuel directly into the tanks of the motor vehicles. Petrol stations usually have convenience stores which are more of a mini-grocery store that sells basic grocery items, beverages and snacks. Convenience stores are essential in driving up the revenue of petrol station business as well as increase the profitability of the business.  This article will outline how start start a petrol station business and the petrol station business plan – PDF, Word & Excel.

Location for Petrol Station Business

The choice of location is most important when setting up your petrol station business. You must choose a location close or next to strategic and busy road networks. This can refer to major highways or major streets. Still on this, it might seem best to choose a location in urban settings. There are some possible issues with that e.g. high land or leasing costs and proximity to competitors. Try also looking into peri-urban and even rural areas. You can still get good business there and chances are high that competition will be limited.

You want a spot that generally has a smooth and level terrain. If you are starting from scratch and the terrain is rough and uneven, it might cost you more to work on it. Ensure that your petrol station allows easy access and exit for all types of vehicles. Your petrol station must be clearly visible from all angles and from a considerable distance away. Then of course be it you settle for urban, peri-urban, or rural, try to set up your petrol station not too close to other competitors. Do not forget that there are environmental implications in setting up or operating a petrol station. That is why it is wise to engage the local authorities for guidance and ratification. The cost of acquiring or leasing the land & premises should be included in the filling station business plan.

Premises & Equipment

Are you building the petrol station from scratch or you are leasing? In some cases you might be renovating or resuscitating an old petrol station. Buying into a franchise is also another option but is often pricey. Where you are starting from will determine the equipment needed. A petrol station canopy is a must have. This is the structural canopy which will house the fuel dispensers – its generally in an open-air environment with a tall ceiling. The petrol station canopy must accommodate the easy entry and exit of the cars. The most basic equipment, aside from the initial construction (or renovations) is fuel storage tanks, fuel dispensers/pumps, fill pipes, fire extinguishers, back-up generator, air compressor, surveillance cameras, branded uniforms, protective clothing, safe, office equipment and supplies, and signage. Other equipment needs will be informed by additional services you choose to offer. The costs of purchasing the equipment should be included in the gas station business plan.

Products & Services

The core business of a petrol station is fuel retail. The commonly sold fuels are petrol/gasoline and diesel. There are 3 types of petrol station services that you can offer as follows:

Full Service

Let us suppose you get to a petrol station and an attendant comes to serve you. They ask how much fuel you want and they pump it in for you. They also proceed to clean your windscreen (also known as the windshield). They go on to offer to do oil and water checks in your engine. They then wrap it up by checking the pressure of your tyres. As a customer, you do not get to do anything at all; the attendant does it for you. This is what a full service is all about.

Partial Service

This one is quite common in some countries. It entails the attendant only pumping in the fuel for you. That is their sole responsibility. Cleaning the windshield you would do yourself, that is if the equipment is even there. Oil, water, and pressure checks are all your responsibility.

Self-Service Petrol Station

Here the customers does everything themselves, including the pumping. This is also common in some countries and almost non-existent in some countries. There is an interesting variation to this self-service approach. This is whereby there are no attendants at the petrol station at all. That functions using sophisticated software and specialized pumps – the petrol station can be totally unmanned.

Additional Products & Services

It is strategic to not just sell fuel or gas alone. One of the keys to success in the petrol station business is having several revenue streams. Look into offering additional but related services to lure more customers. You can have a convenience store at your petrol station – this is like a mini-grocery shop which sells basic goods and snacks. Other possibilities are setting up a car wash, selling vehicles accessories, selling lubricants, selling LP gas, selling kerosene (i.e. paraffin), or offering tyre repairs (plus sales) services. You can even do actual vehicle repairs, diagnostics, wheel alignments, and the like. This will significantly endow your petrol station business with a superior value proposition. All the products and services that you offer should be included in your fuel station business plan.

Staff & Management

A filling station business does not need that many people. It is commonplace to get to a petrol station and find a few personnel. The number of pumps you will have and how busy the petrol station generally is can call for more hands on deck. Otherwise the most basic line-up of staff that suffices for a petrol station is fuel attendants, an administrator, and operations manager (also known as site manager). The additional services you choose to offer will also determine your staffing needs. The gas station business plan should include the salaries of all your staff.

Vehicles are heavily used for personal, commercial, and industrial purposes daily. Anyone who uses a road transport vehicle needs fuel daily. Anyone of them who resides in the vicinity of your petrol station or passes by is a potential customer. What is important is to evaluate the average fuel sales volumes by fuel type. This will help you to order your fuel stocks proportionately. It would be unwise to order more diesel and less petrol when demand is normally high for petrol. Find out ways to lure the most customers and command a bigger market share. Your petrol pump business plan should include a proper marketing strategy for your business.

With this information you can start a successful petrol station business. The beauty of the petrol station business is that there is vast room for differentiations. Always keep an eye and ear out to spot opportunities for differentiation.

Pre-Written Petrol Station Business Plan (PDF, Word And Excel): Comprehensive Version, Short Funding/Bank Loan Version and Automated Financial Statements

For an in-depth analysis of the petrol station business, we encourage you to purchase our well-researched and comprehensive filling station business plan. We introduced the business plans after discovering that many were venturing into the gas station business without enough knowledge and understanding of how to run the business, lack of understanding of the financial side of the business, lack of understanding of : the industry, the risks involved , costs and profitability of the business; which often leads to disastrous losses.

The StartupBiz Global gas station business plan will make it easier for you to launch and run your petrol pump station business successfully, fully knowing what you are going into, and what’s needed to succeed in the business. This is a complete business plan for a fuel station business. It will be easier to plan and budget as you will be aware of all the costs involved in setting up and running the petrol station business.

Uses of the Petrol Station Business Plan (PDF, Word And Excel)

The fuel station business plan can be used for many purposes including:

• Raising capital from investors/friends/relatives
• Applying for a bank loan
• Start-up guide to launch your filling station business
• As a petrol station business proposal
• Assessing profitability of the fuel station business
• Finding a business partner
• Assessing the initial start-up costs so that you know how much to save
• Manual for current business owners to help in business and strategy formulation

Contents of the Filling Station Business Plan (PDF, Word And Excel)

The business plan for fuel service station includes, but not limited to:

• Marketing Strategy
• Financial Statements (monthly cash flow projections, income statements, cash flow statements, balance sheets, break even analysis, payback period analysis, start-up costs, financial graphs, revenue and expenses, Bank Loan Amortization)
• Industry Analysis
• Market Analysis
• Risk Analysis
• SWOT & PEST Analysis
• Operational Requirements
• Operational Strategy
• Why some people in the gas station business fail, so that you can avoid their mistakes
• Ways to raise capital to start your fuel station business

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• Petrol Station Business Plan Funding/Bank Loan Version- Editable Word File (Short version for applying for a loan/funding – 43 pages)
• Petrol Station Business Plan Automated Financial Statements – (Editable Excel File)

The business plan can be used in any country and can be easily edited. The financial statements are automated. This implies that you can change eg the costs, amount of fuel sold etc, and all the other financial statements will automatically adjust to reflect the change. 

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Gas Station Business Plan Template

If you want to start a new gas station business or expand your current one, you need a business plan.

Over the past 20+ years, we have helped over 5,000 entrepreneurs and business owners create business plans to start and grow their gas stations.

Below are links to each section of a successful gas station business plan template:

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Gas Station Business Plan FAQs

What is the easiest way to complete my gas station business plan.

Growthink's Ultimate Business Plan Template  allows you to quickly and easily complete your Gas Station Business Plan.

What Is a Gas Station Business Plan?

A gas station business plan is a plan to start and/or grow your gas station business. A filling station business plan provides details about your business concept, competition, target customers, presents your marketing plan and details your financial projections.

This is true for a full service gas station, filling station, convenience store gas station or a small gas station.

Why Do You Need a Business Plan?

If you’re looking to start a gas station business, or grow your existing gas station business, you need a business plan. A business plan will illustrate your business goals and your strategy for reaching them. Your fuel station business plan should be updated as your company grows and changes.

What Are the Sources of Funding for Gas Station Businesses?

Gas Station businesses are usually funded through bank loans, personal savings and/or angel investors. To secure a bank loan, they will need to review your business plan and show them reasonable financials.

Angel investors are also common sources of funding.  These are wealthy individuals who will write you a check. They will either take equity in return for their funding, or, like a bank, they will give you a loan.

GAS STATION BUSINESS PLAN OUTLINE

• Gas Station Business Plan Home
• 1. Executive Summary
• 2. Company Overview
• 3. Industry Analysis
• 4. Customer Analysis
• 5. Competitive Analysis
• 6. Marketing Plan
• 7. Operations Plan
• 8. Management Team
• 9. Financial Plan
• 10. Appendix
• Gas Station Business Plan Summary

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