Gas Stations & C-Store

Before making significant investments, it is essential to validate a project's viability and profitability.

Our services include:

• Site potential analysis

• Fuel volume projections

• Convenience store and food service sales forecasting

• Preliminary site planning and development concepts

• Construction cost estimates (Class D, C, and B)

• Financial feasibility and return-on-investment analysis

• Lease and business model validation

• Support in discussions with petroleum suppliers and strategic partners

We help our clients make informed decisions before committing substantial resources.

A gas station development involves numerous specialized stakeholders and disciplines.

PORTEX serves as the owner's representative and project manager, ensuring that project objectives for cost, schedule, and quality are achieved.

​Our project management services include:

• Consultant coordination

• Tendering and procurement management

• Bid evaluation and recommendations

• Cost control and budget monitoring

• Schedule development and tracking

• Municipal approval coordination

• Permit and regulatory approval support

• Equipment supplier coordination

• Construction administration and site oversight

Our approach provides clients with a single point of contact throughout the entire project lifecycle.

PORTEX provides services for:

• Branded gas stations

• Independent convenience stores

• Highway service centres

• Gas stations with quick-service restaurants

• Mixed-use commercial developments

• Automated car washes

• Facility expansions and renovations

• Complete redevelopments and relocations

PORTEX manages the entire design process to ensure all project components are efficiently integrated.

Our services include:

• Site planning and layout design

• Building placement and optimization

• Fuel island and canopy configuration

• Vehicle circulation planning

• Truck access and traffic flow analysis

• Car wash integration

• Quick-service restaurant integration

• Technical and utility space planning

• Design team coordination

We work closely with architects, engineers, petroleum equipment suppliers, and operators to create facilities that are both operationally efficient and commercially successful.

Gas station developments involve challenges and technical requirements that go far beyond those of a conventional commercial building.

Our expertise includes:

• Underground fuel storage systems

• Fuel dispensing equipment and infrastructure

• Environmental compliance requirements

• Stormwater management systems

• Fire protection and life safety considerations

• Convenience store operational requirements

• Quick-service restaurant integration

• Site access and traffic planning

This specialized knowledge allows us to anticipate challenges, reduce risk, and streamline project delivery.

✔ Specialized expertise in fuel retail and convenience store development

✔ Strong focus on project profitability and long-term performance

✔ Thorough understanding of technical and regulatory requirements

✔ Extensive network of industry professionals and suppliers

✔ Support from concept development through opening day

✔ Proven project management approach focused on cost, schedule, and risk control