Net Lease Industry

Lowest
Cap Rate

4.75%

Lowest cap rate over past 24 months

Average
Cap Rate

5.50%

12 mo avg with 5+ yr lease term


Overview
Safeway stores typically range from 45,000 to 65,000 square feet, located on 4.0 to 7.0-acre parcels, and are frequently developed as anchors in shopping centers or on standalone pads with large parking fields. Most leases are corporate-guaranteed by Albertsons, structured as 15- to 20-year absolute NNN, with 10% rent escalations every 5 years and renewal options. Sites are often in mature, high-income neighborhoods with daily needs-based traffic.
Average Property & Lease
Average Sale Price $10,000,000 – $20,000,000
Average NOI $600,000 – $1,200,000
Building SF 45,000
Lease Term 15 Years
Escalations 10% Every 5 Years
Stock Symbol NYSE:ACI
CREDIT RATING
S&P

BB

Moody's

Ba2

TENANT DESCRIPTION

Safeway was founded in 1915 in American Falls, Idaho, and grew to become one of the largest supermarket chains in the United States. Known for its neighborhood-oriented stores, Safeway offers groceries, pharmacy services, fuel stations, and prepared foods under a range of private-label brands. In 2015, Safeway merged with Albertsons Companies, Inc., creating one of the largest food and drug retailers in the U.S. The brand continues to operate under the Safeway name in over a dozen states.

PROS
  • Long-term absolute NNN leases with corporate guarantee

  • Investment-grade grocery anchor with essential goods focus

  • Strong customer base and recurring foot traffic

  • Hard-corner sites or infill locations with strong real estate value

  • Albertsons continues to invest in modernization and online expansion

CONS
  • Non-investment-grade credit rating (below BBB-)

  • Industry faces margin pressure from competition and online grocery trends

  • Larger store size may limit reuse without subdivision

  • Some older leases may lack rental escalations or modern terms

COMPANY QUICK STATS
Founded 1915
Headquarters Pleasanton, CA, U.S.
Number of Locations 900
Revenue $79.2 B
Company Website https://www.safeway.com
Key Principal Vivek Sankaran