Lowest cap rate over past 24 months
12 mo avg with 5+ yr lease term
Cabela’s stores are often destination-style retail experiences, with building sizes ranging from 80,000 to 180,000 square feet on 10 to 25-acre parcels. Properties typically feature immersive environments such as indoor aquariums, archery ranges, and wildlife displays. Leases are generally absolute NNN and corporately guaranteed by Bass Pro Shops, with terms ranging from 15 to 25 years and rent escalations every 5 years. These locations are commonly found near interstates, regional shopping centers, or entertainment complexes.
| Average Sale Price | $15,000,000 – $25,000,000 |
| Average NOI | $900,000 – $1,600,000 |
| Building SF | 80,000 |
| Lease Term | 15 Years |
| Escalations | 10% Every 5 Years |
| Stock Symbol | N/A |
Cabela’s was founded in 1961 by Richard N. Cabela in Chappell, Nebraska, originally as a mail-order fishing gear business. It quickly grew into one of the nation’s largest specialty retailers of hunting, fishing, and outdoor gear. In 2017, Cabela’s merged with Bass Pro Shops, consolidating two of the most well-known names in the outdoor sporting goods industry under a single private ownership structure while retaining its branding and store operations.
Destination retail with high customer dwell time and brand loyalty
Absolute NNN leases with long terms and stable income stream
Backed by Bass Pro Shops, a highly successful private operator
Sites often feature regional exclusivity and significant land coverage
Resilient product category with loyal, repeat customer base
Privately held – no public financials or credit ratings
Large and highly specialized stores may be difficult to re-tenant
Market saturation risk in certain regions
Locations may be dependent on discretionary spending and economic cycles
| Founded | 1961 |
| Headquarters | Sidney, NE |
| Number of Locations | 80 |
| Revenue | $4 B |
| Company Website | https://www.cabelas.com |
| Key Principal | Johnny Morris |