Lowest cap rate over past 24 months
12 mo avg with 5+ yr lease term
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 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 |
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.
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
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
| 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 |