Construction Cost Estimates for Convenience Store in National, US
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a convenience store using US National Average costs from 2013 RSMeans cost data. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union labor for a 4000 square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build a convenience store in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of convenience store models by state.
NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2013 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available on RSMeans Online - our online cost estimating tool.
Convenience Store Construction Cost Assumptions
Location:
US National Average
Stories:
1
Story Height (L.F.):
12.00
Floor Area (S.F.):
4000
Basement Included:
No
Data Release:
Year 2013
Convenience Store Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick Veneer / Wood Frame
Cost Estimate (Union Labor)
% of Total
Cost Per SF
Cost
Total
$94.00
$376,000
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
25%
$23.50
$94,000
Architectural Fees
7%
$8.22
$32,900
Total Building Cost
$125.72
$502,900
Cost Estimate (Open Shop)
% of Total
Cost Per SF
Cost
Total
$86.00
$344,000
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
25%
$21.50
$86,000
Architectural Fees
7%
$7.53
$30,100
Total Building Cost
$115.03
$460,100
Convenience Store Square Foot Cost Assuming Metal Sandwich Panel / Steel Frame
