AutoZone’s Mega Hub Growth: A Stable Bet for Automotive Net Lease Investors
AutoZone continues to demonstrate strong fundamentals in 2025, reinforcing its position as a reliable NNN tenant. The company plans to open 19 new “Mega Hub” stores over the next six months, representing nearly half of its U.S. expansion during that period. These large-format stores are designed to improve distribution efficiency and product availability for commercial […]
Advance Auto’s Major Restructuring: Risks and Opportunities for NNN Buyers
Advance Auto Parts is undergoing a major transformation in 2025, starting with plans to open 30 new stores this year and an additional 100 by 2027. These store openings are targeted for strategic markets with strong demand for DIY and commercial automotive repair, signaling a focused—but cautious—growth strategy. In parallel, the company announced it will […]
7-Eleven’s Expansion Strategy: What It Means for Net Lease Investors in 2025
7-Eleven is taking aggressive steps to reshape its future, announcing plans to open 1,300 new stores across North America by 2030, including 500 “food-forward” locations between 2025 and 2027. These new-format stores will emphasize fresh food, digital ordering, and EV charging, reflecting a broader shift toward modernization and long-term relevance. At the same time, the […]
Wawa’s Midwest Invasion: How This Expansion Impacts NNN Investment Strategy
Wawa is in the midst of its largest expansion push ever, targeting new markets across the Midwest and South. In 2025, the company plans to open up to 10 new stores in Indiana and continue rolling out 8 to 12 new stores per year in the state, aiming to eventually operate 60 locations there. Recent […]
Tractor Supply Builds Steadily: A Solid Pick for Rural Net Lease Investment
Tractor Supply Co. continues to demonstrate stable growth in 2025, announcing plans to open approximately 90 new Tractor Supply stores and 10 new Petsense by Tractor Supply locations by year-end. The company is steadily moving toward its long-term goal of operating 3,200 locations nationwide. In Q1 2025, net sales increased by 2.1% to $3.47 billion, […]
Walgreens Shrinks Its Footprint: How to Navigate Risk and Opportunity
Walgreens is in the midst of a major restructuring in 2025 as it continues to streamline operations and adapt to changing retail healthcare dynamics. The company plans to close approximately 1,200 stores over the next three years, including 500 expected to shutter during fiscal 2025. This initiative is part of its broader Footprint Optimization Program […]
Wendy’s Balances Growth and Closures: What Net Lease Investors Should Focus On
Wendy’s is pursuing steady global expansion in 2025, opening 74 new restaurants in Q1 alone—including 28 in the U.S. as part of its plan to add 1,000 new locations and achieve $700 million in EBITDA by 2028. A key area of focus is international growth, with 60% of Q1 openings occurring outside the U.S., indicating […]
Caliber Collision Expands with Stability: What Investors Should Know
Caliber Collision continues its measured expansion in 2025, recently opening a new location in Beaumont, Texas—its first in the Southeast Texas region. This aligns with Caliber’s ongoing strategy of controlled growth into underserved markets, targeting areas with high vehicle density and demand for collision repair services. The company has not reported any significant store closures […]
Chick-fil-A’s Next Phase: Drive-Thrus, UK Expansion, and Investor Outlook
Chick-fil-A remains one of the most sought-after net lease tenants, and its 2025 activity reinforces that position. The company is actively expanding in both domestic and international markets, with plans to open up to seven new restaurants in Massachusetts this year and as many as eight more by 2027. Internationally, Chick-fil-A is entering the U.K. […]
Dollar General’s Mixed Signals: Expanding Footprint but Falling Profits
Dollar General continues its expansion across rural and suburban America with plans to open 725 new stores in 2025, aiming to end the year with 600 more locations than it started. This steady growth reinforces its dominance in the value retail space and highlights its role as a go-to destination for essentials in underserved areas. […]