NAI Legacy Acquires Fleet Farm in Carver, MN (2024)

Acquisition for DST Placement

Minneapolis, MN - NAI Legacy is pleased to announce the acquisition of Mills Fleet Farm in Carver, MN. The property is made up of 2 commercial properties, the flagship store as well as a gas station. The Property is located on ± 39.69 Acres located at 1935 Levi Griffin Rd, Carver Minnesota 55315. The property will be placed in an Essential Net Leased portfolio consisting of properties located in the midwest.

Fleet Farm was acquired in 2016 (NYSE: KKR | S&P: A) by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Company (KKR) for $1.2 Billion. Fleet Farm serves Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Iowa, and the Dakotas with home improvement and recreational products. Amelia Bjorklund, an Investment Analyst for NAI Legacy stated, "This will be a high-quality, sure-fire investment opportunity for investors across the United States. For starters, the real estate is located in a rapidly developing area, which ensures continued success; and next, the tenant is outstanding. Fleet Farm appeals to both city and rural shoppers, a niche that other big-box retailers cannot measure up to. Since their inception in 1955, they have continued to grow exponentially. The icing on the cake is that their lease offers 2.00% annual rental increases."

Managing Director, Michael Houge added on: "Together, the real estate, tenant, and lease will be very attractive for investors" NAI Legacy will place this property into a portfolio with other quality offerings with attractive tax-strategies. The portfolio will offer interests structured as a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST), making it more affordable for an individual to be an owner of quality properties, and eligible for a 1031-exchange.

NAI Legacy acquired the Property from SAB Capital, based in New York, New York. Jordan Koeppel acted as the seller's broker, and Patricia Weller, Vickie Loher-Johnson, Jessica Swanson, and Daniel Hemingway acted as buyer's attorneys from Monroe Moxness Berg Law firm, based in Bloomington, Minnesota.

About NAI Legacy

NAI Legacy is the tax-efficient investment platform in the NAI Global Network. NAI Legacy operates as both a provider of real estate investment product and investment brokerage services. Our Private Client Advisors™ group provides our investors with tax-efficient real estate brokerage solutions such as DSTs, funds and direct investment opportunities. Our service division provides clients with comprehensive investment solutions through brokerage, net lease buyer services, property management and accounting. Through our affiliation with the NAI Global Network, we have direct access to every major market in the United States with over 375 office locations. Our unique offerings of both product and services supported by a national network, allows us to tailor investment services directly to our client's unique investment criteria across asset classes, geography, risk-tolerance, and investment preference.

For more information on tax-strategies, contact one of our team members found on www.nailegacy.com

Founded in 1955, Fleet Farm, based in Appleton, Wisconsin, proudly serves the Upper Midwest by vending high-quality merchandise designed for life, work, home, and recreation, targeting both suburban and farm consumers. Having been in business for over 60 years, Fleet Farm is among the region's most trusted names in retail, operating 47 locations across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and North Dakota. Formerly family-owned, Fleet Farm, Inc. was purchased for $1.6B in 2016 by KKR (NYSE: KKR; S&P: A). With its extensive retail sector experience, KKR aims to expand Fleet Farm's store count over the years. Fleet Farm now has ± 47 locations, and approximately ± 7,200 employees.

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FAQs

Is Fleet Farm owned by China? ›

Fleet Farm was acquired in 2016 (NYSE: KKR | S&P: A) by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Company (KKR) for $1.2 Billion. Fleet Farm serves Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Iowa, and the Dakotas with home improvement and recreational products.

Who owns Fleet Farm? ›

Is Fleet Farm and Farm and Fleet the same company? ›

Q: What is the difference between Blain's Farm and Fleet and Mills Fleet Farm? A: Blain's Farm and Fleet and Mills Fleet Farm are two different companies. There never has been any business or family connection between them.

What is the Fleet Farm controversy? ›

In October 2022, Ellison sued Fleet Farm for five claims related to straw purchasers, alleging it "negligently sold firearms, aided and abetted these criminals, and contributed to gun trafficking in Minnesota by allowing guns to get into the wrong hands."

Does Walmart own Fleet Farm? ›

In 2016, Mills Fleet Farm was sold to KKR.

Where is the headquarters for Fleet Farm? ›

Who is the CEO of Fleet Farm? ›

Mills Fleet Farm Key Executives. Derick Prelle serves as the CEO / President of Mills Fleet Farm.

Are runnings and Fleet Farm the same company? ›

Since opening in 1947, the company has had 6 different names: Runnings; Runnings Auto Supply; Runnings Supply; Runnings Farm and Fleet; Runnings Fleet and Farm; BIG R.

What bank does Fleet Farm use? ›

Fleet Farm® and Fleet Rewards® are registered trademarks of Fleet Farm Wholesale Supply Co. LLC. Fleet Rewards® Visa Credit Card is issued by Synchrony Bank pursuant to a license from Visa USA Inc.

Who is Fleet Farm competitor? ›

Mills Fleet Farm competitors include The Home Depot, Cabela's, Menards, Tractor Supply Company and S&W Seed Company.

Why did Farm and Fleet split? ›

In some versions the co-founders were a married couple, in others they're brothers, but the central point remains the same: they started off as one company and after an interpersonal disagreement, split in two.

Who bought out Quality Farm and Fleet? ›

Quality Farm Stores Inc. of Muskegon, Mich., the former parent of the chain, is closing the stores as part of a buyout by four investor groups, namely, Tractor Supply Co., Great American Group, Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, LLC, and DJM Asset Management, LLC.

Who bought out Farm and Fleet? ›

After his retirement, his sister, Jane Blain Gilbertson took over the company in 2014 and remains the current owner and CEO. Keeping the business in the family remains a strong source of pride for Blain's Farm & Fleet. "We're a family owned business.

How many farms are owned by China? ›

According to a 2021 report by the Department of Agriculture, China owns 384,000 acres of American agricultural land; ownership which jumped by 30% from 2019 to 2020.

Does Costco own Fleet Farm? ›

Fleet Farm was acquired by private equity giant Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. in 2016 for $1.2 billion. Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co carries a Standard & Poor's "investment-grade" credit rating and has more than $165 billion of assets under management.

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