Sam Rabi.
Experience behind the business.
I’m Sam Rabi. I own and operate gas station businesses, and I help buyers, sellers and fellow owners work through the decisions that come with them.
Tell me what you have in mind. You may be looking for your first station, preparing to sell a business you have built or deciding whether to add another location.
There is more to a station than its asking price.
A busy road and a good-looking store are only part of the picture. You also need to understand the fuel arrangement, the retail operation, the property and what it will take to run the business day to day.
That is where an operator’s perspective helps. I can talk through the business with you, help identify the questions worth asking and connect you with relevant people in the industry.
Sam Rabi
Gas station operator & industry advisor
I’m a gas station operator and a co-owner of Aladdin Market. I work with buyers, sellers and other owners who want to understand their options. If you have a station in mind, a business you might sell or a question about running one, tell me about it.
- contact@samrabi.com
How can I help?
Find a station that fits your plans.
Before we look at opportunities, I want to understand what you are looking for. Do you plan to run the station yourself? Are you buying the property as well as the business? Is this your first location or an addition to an existing operation?
Those answers help narrow the search and keep the discussion focused on businesses that make sense for you.
- Discuss your preferred area, budget and timeline.
- Look at the fuel, store and property arrangements.
- Work out what information you need to review with your professional advisors.
Talk through a sale before you make a decision.
Selling a station is a big step. You may be ready to move on, considering another business or simply wondering what your options are. Start by telling me about the property, the operation and what you would like to happen next.
We can discuss the information a buyer will want to see, your preferred timing and how to explain the business clearly.
- Describe the station and your role in the business.
- Discuss your reasons for selling and preferred timeline.
- Identify the information to prepare before more detailed discussions.
You do not have to be buying or selling to get in touch.
If you already run a station, you know that there is always something to work through. It might be the store’s sales, a fuel agreement, an expansion idea or a question about how another operator would handle a situation.
Tell me what you are dealing with. I can share my perspective and discuss whether someone in my industry network may be able to help.
Aladdin Market is one of Sam’s businesses.
As a co-owner of Aladdin Market, Sam has experience with a business that combines fuel, a grocery store and prepared food. It has locations in Tampa and Lakeland.
That combination matters. It means thinking about the forecourt, the retail business and the food operation together, while serving the people who come through the doors.
See the stations behind the experience.
Each portfolio entry explains the location, the business and my involvement. It is a place to see the work in context, rather than just a list of station names.
The portfolio covers experience and past involvement. A property is only available for sale if its page specifically says so.
No properties in this category yet.
What happens when you get in touch?
1. Tell me what you need
A short message is enough to get started. Let me know whether you are buying, selling or asking about an existing business, along with your location and timing.
2. We talk through it
We discuss your goals, the information you already have and the questions that need a closer look. There is no need to have every detail worked out beforehand.
3. We agree on a next step
That may be discussing an opportunity, gathering more information or speaking with a specialist. The next step depends on your situation.
A few questions you may have.
Can I contact you if I am just exploring?
Yes. You do not need to have chosen a property or decided to sell. Tell me where you are in the process and what you would like to understand.
What should I include if I want to buy a station?
Your preferred area, approximate budget, timeline and whether you plan to operate the station yourself are useful starting points. You can add more detail when we speak.
What do you need to know about a station I might sell?
Start with its location, whether you own or lease the property and when you might want to sell. Please do not send sensitive financial documents through the contact form.
Are all the portfolio properties for sale?
No. The portfolio shows experience and involvement. Only a property clearly marked as available should be treated as a potential purchase opportunity.
Can you help with a station I already own?
Get in touch with the question or issue you want to discuss. I will let you know whether it is something I can help with or whether you need a different kind of specialist.
Sam Rabi in the news.
Reporting from FOX 13 Tampa Bay and LkldNow documents Sam’s work at Aladdin Market and the Lakeland store’s approach to fuel pricing. These stories offer a closer look at the business behind the name.
FOX 13 Tampa Bay · January 31, 2023
A customer thank-you at the pumps
FOX 13 spoke with Aladdin Market co-owner Sam Rabi about a three-hour promotion offering gas for 99 cents a gallon in Lakeland.
FOX 13 Tampa Bay · July 20, 2022
How fuel prices and store sales work together
Sam discussed the Lakeland market’s approach to reducing pump prices while bringing more customers into the convenience store.
Tell me about your plans.
You can use the buyer or seller form, send a general message, or reach me through the contact details above. Give me a little background so I know how best to help.
Read RABI Magazine.
Sam’s personal story, business experiences and community perspective, collected in a magazine you can read at your own pace.
