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Development & Site Selection

Strategic site selection and development advice for fuel retail, convenience, and roadside commercial projects. We help clients identify high-performing locations, evaluate development potential, and reduce investment risk before construction begins.

Typical timeline

3–6 weeks

Engagement basis

Fixed fee by scope

Coverage

Canada-wide

Confidentiality

Strict NDA

All Services

01 Acquisitions & Dispositions

02 Valuation & Feasibility

03 Due Diligence

04 Financing Advisory

05 Development & Site Selection

06 Environmental & TSSA Compliance

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THE PROBLEM

Selecting the wrong location can limit long-term profitability regardless of the quality of the development. Traffic volumes, demographics, competition, planning restrictions, access, environmental constraints, and future growth all influence a site’s commercial success.

OUR APPROACH

We evaluate potential development sites from both a commercial and operational perspective. Using market intelligence, location analysis, planning considerations, and financial assessment, we provide clear recommendations that support confident development and investment decisions.

What the engagement covers

A

Site identification

Identify suitable locations based on investment objectives, target markets, accessibility, and long-term commercial potential.

B

Location & market analysis

Assess traffic counts, population growth, customer demand, competitor activity, and surrounding commercial development to determine market viability.

C

Planning & development review

Review zoning requirements, planning constraints, permitted land use, redevelopment opportunities, and regulatory considerations.

D

Financial feasibility

Evaluate development costs, projected operating performance, expected returns, capital requirements, and overall project viability.

E

Risk assessment

Identify commercial, operational, environmental, and planning risks that may affect project delivery or future profitability.

F

Development strategy

Provide practical recommendations on site selection, project positioning, development priorities, and implementation planning.

How the work runs

STEP 01

Project briefing

Understand the development objectives, investment strategy, target locations, and project requirements.

STEP 02

Site evaluation

Assess shortlisted sites using market data, planning information, financial analysis, and operational considerations.

STEP 03

Feasibility review

Validate development assumptions, compare opportunities, and identify potential risks and commercial advantages.

STEP 04

Final recommendations

Deliver a comprehensive report with preferred site recommendations, supporting analysis, and next-step guidance for development.

What you receive

DELIVERABLE

FORMAT

TIMELINE

Site selection assessment

PDF report

3–6 Weeks

Market & location analysis

PDF Report

With report

Development feasibility model

Spreadsheet

With report

Risk & planning assessment

Included in report

Within 5 days

Frequently asked

Do you help identify suitable development sites?

Yes. We evaluate both on-market and off-market opportunities, assessing each site’s commercial suitability, growth potential, and long-term performance.

Can you compare multiple locations?

Yes. We can assess several sites simultaneously and provide comparative analysis with clear recommendations to support investment decisions.

Do you review planning and zoning issues?

Yes. We assess planning constraints, zoning requirements, redevelopment opportunities, and other factors that may influence project feasibility and approval.

Is this service suitable for redevelopment projects?

Absolutely. We advise on new developments, site redevelopments, relocations, and expansion opportunities for fuel retail and convenience businesses.

Forecourt Advisory's site selection process helped us avoid a high-risk location and identify a stronger development opportunity with significantly better long-term potential.

Fuel Retail Developer, Manitoba

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