Turnkey Results. Commercial Development. Proven Execution.
About afs design group
Turnkey Results. Commercial Development. Proven Execution.
We specialize in ground-up commercial development and redevelopment projects across gas stations, convenience stores, express car washes, QSR, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use real estate. From concept and approvals to construction coordination and launch, AFS Design Group delivers projects built to perform.
Who we are
AFS Design Group is a turnkey commercial development and consulting firm focused on high-traffic, high-revenue assets.
We are not a general contractor. We act as the development quarterback, protecting the project, the capital, and the end result.
We work with:
• Property owners • Developers • Investors • Fuel operators • Franchisees • Private equity groups
Our role is to structure, coordinate, and execute complex commercial projects by assembling the right licensed professionals, aligning approvals, managing timelines, and ensuring each asset is built for maximum operational efficiency and long-term value.
We are not a general contractor. We act as the development quarterback, protecting the project, the capital, and the end result.
Capital Access & Strategic Banking Relationships
AFS Design Group works directly with regional banks, private lenders, equity partners, and industry-specific funding sources to help our clients secure the capital needed to bring projects to life.
Whether you’re developing a gas station, car wash, QSR, retail center, or commercial real estate project, we help structure funding solutions including:
• Conventional commercial loans
• Construction lending
• Private capital placement
• Equity structuring
• Bridge financing
We don’t just introduce lenders — we help position your project for approval
What we develope
Gas Stations & Convenience Stores
Gas Stations & Convenience Stores
Gas Stations & Convenience Stores
- Shell, BP, Mobil, Exxon, Amoco branded sites
- Ground-up fuel developments
- High-volume c-store layouts
- Multi-tenant fuel plazas Gaming-approved locations (where applicable)
Express & Hand Car Washes
Gas Stations & Convenience Stores
Gas Stations & Convenience Stores
- Express tunnel car washes
- Hybrid hand wash / express models
- Membership-driven revenue systems
- High-throughput site layouts
- Equipment & vendor coordination
Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)
Gas Stations & Convenience Stores
Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)
- Dunkin’
- Culver’s
- Drive-thru focused concepts
- Ground lease or build-to-suit structures
Real Estate Development
Gas Stations & Convenience Stores
Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)
- Commercial land acquisition
- Entitlement strategy
- Income-producing real estate
- Investor-driven projects
WHAT MAKES AFS Design Group DIFFERENT
While many firms specialize solely in design, construction, or consulting, AFS Design Group stands out by integrating all these services. Whether you need a carwash, gas stations, or QSR solutions, our expertise in digital marketing ensures a comprehensive approach.
AFS Design Group integrates ALL of it.
OUR ADVANTAGE
We don’t just make projects look good. We make sure they work, scale, and cash flow.
- Development strategy
- Zoning & entitlement coordination Operational design (how the business actually makes money)
- Construction coordination
- Vendor & equipment alignment
- Investor & lender-ready structuring
HOW OUR CLIENTS & INVESTORS MAKE MONEY
AFS Design Group projects are strategically designed to support multiple revenue streams, including carwash services, gas stations, and QSR (quick service restaurant) operations.
1. REAL ESTATE CASH FLOW
- Long-term fuel leases
- QSR ground leases
- Retail NNN tenants
- Minimal landlord management
2. OPERATING BUSINESS EBITDA
- Fuel margins
- Inside sales margins
- Car wash recurring memberships
- Food & beverage participation (deal-specific)
3. FORCED APPRECIATION
- Ground-up development
- Stabilized NOI growth
- Improved cap-rate valuation
4. EXIT FLEXIBILITY
- Refinance after stabilization
- Sell business only
- Sell real estate only
- Portfolio recapitalization
- Partial buyouts