Net Lease Industry

Lowest
Cap Rate

6.50%

Lowest cap rate over past 24 months

Average
Cap Rate

7.25%

12 mo avg with 5+ yr lease term


Overview

Goodwill was founded in 1902 in Boston, Massachusetts, by Reverend Edgar J. Helms as a mission-driven organization providing job training and employment placement through the resale of donated goods. Today, Goodwill is one of the largest nonprofit organizations in the U.S., operating thousands of thrift stores under a regional affiliate model. Each local Goodwill chapter functions as an independent nonprofit entity but follows national branding and operational guidelines coordinated by Goodwill Industries International.

Average Property & Lease
Average Sale Price $2,500,000 – $4,500,000
Average NOI $175,000 – $300,000
Building SF 15,000
Lease Term 15 Years
Escalations 10% Every 5 Years
Stock Symbol N/A
CREDIT RATING
S&P

N/A

Moody's

N/A

TENANT DESCRIPTION

Goodwill stores typically range from 15,000 to 25,000 square feet, located on 1.0 to 3.0-acre parcels in community shopping centers, standalone pads, or former big-box spaces. Lease terms are generally 10 to 15 years NNN, often with 5% to 10% rent increases every 5 years. Since Goodwill is a nonprofit, lease guarantees and credit structures vary by region, with some leases backed by well-capitalized regional affiliates.

PROS
  • Mission-driven, recession-resistant business model

  • Long-term leases with rent escalations and stable operations

  • High occupancy rates in suburban and urban markets

  • Often located in well-trafficked centers with low rent overhead

  • Supported by local communities and government contracts

CONS
  • Nonprofit with no corporate credit guarantee

  • Lease quality varies by regional affiliate

  • Limited resale tenant pool due to store size and use

  • Older second-gen spaces may require TI for future reuse

COMPANY QUICK STATS
Founded 1902
Headquarters Rockville, MD, U.S.
Number of Locations 3,300
Revenue $6.4 B
Company Website https://www.goodwill.org
Key Principal Steve Preston