Net Lease Industry

Lowest
Cap Rate

5.25%

Lowest cap rate over past 24 months

Average
Cap Rate

5.85%

12 mo avg with 5+ yr lease term


Overview

Heartland Dental offices typically range from 3,500 to 5,000 square feet, often in retail pads, medical plazas, or newly developed strip centers on 0.5 to 1.0-acre parcels. Leases are generally structured as 10- to 15-year absolute NNN, with 7% to 10% rent escalations every 5 years, and are corporately guaranteed by Heartland Dental, LLC. Locations are strategically placed in high-income suburban communities, often in close proximity to grocery-anchored centers or schools.

   
Average Property & Lease
Average Sale Price $2,000,000 – $3,200,000
Average NOI $120,000 – $180,000
Building SF 3,500
Lease Term Years
Escalations 10% Every 5 Years
Stock Symbol N/A
CREDIT RATING
S&P

N/A

Moody's

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TENANT DESCRIPTION

Heartland Dental was founded in 1997 in Effingham, Illinois, by Dr. Rick Workman with the mission of providing non-clinical support services to dentists so they could focus on patient care. It has since grown into the largest dental support organization (DSO) in the United States. Heartland partners with both new and existing practices, offering operational and administrative support while allowing dentists to retain clinical autonomy. The company is majority owned by KKR, a global investment firm, and operates under a corporate model with significant national expansion.

PROS
  • Largest dental support organization in the U.S.

  • Absolute NNN leases with no landlord responsibility

  • Corporate guarantees from a highly capitalized sponsor (KKR)

  • High-income suburban site selection and recession-resistant use

  • Strong performance history and high renewal likelihood

CONS
  • Privately held with no public financials or credit rating

  • Specialized medical use may require leasehold improvements for new tenants

  • Lease terms and guarantees may vary for affiliate or partner practices

  • Higher upfront buildout costs due to dental equipment and design

COMPANY QUICK STATS
Founded 1997
Headquarters Effingham, IL, U.S.
Number of Locations 1,700
Revenue $2 B
Company Website https://www.heartland.com
Key Principal Pat Bauer