In the News
STAX founder Michael Salafia is a recognized voice in gas station brokerage, NNN investing, and the future of convenience retail. From NAIOP Development Magazine to The Verge, here's where we've been featured.
Published articles & contributed expertise
Strategic Approaches to Mastering Triple Net Lease Properties
Published in NAIOP's flagship magazine — the leading publication for commercial real estate development and investment. Covers NNN lease strategies, tenant evaluation, and structuring deals for maximum investor returns.
Read article →Putting AI into Practice for Better Investment Returns
Authored by Michael Salafia — explores how STAX integrates artificial intelligence into CRE underwriting, deal sourcing, and investment analysis to deliver better outcomes for gas station and NNN investors.
Read article →How to Simplify Sale-Leaseback Transactions in Commercial Real Estate
A deep dive into structuring sale-leaseback deals — the transaction type that forms the backbone of gas station NNN investing. Covers how operators can unlock equity while maintaining operational control.
Read article →Lease Roundup — Miami
Featured in The Real Deal's South Florida Lease Roundup, covering STAX's recent gas station NNN transactions and Miami Beach office presence.
National media on innovation & deals
Coverage spans gas station industry trades, commercial real estate publications, and national tech outlets — reflecting STAX's position at the intersection of CRE and convenience retail innovation.
AI Gas Station with Robot Fry Cooks
National coverage of AI-powered convenience store operations and robotic kitchen automation — the technology platform Michael built before founding STAX.
2024Florida C-Store Chain to Test Kitchen Robots
Industry trade coverage of the AI and robotics rollout across convenience store locations — demonstrating deep operational expertise in the space STAX now brokers.
2024Going All Robotic
Magazine cover feature on the intersection of robotics, AI, and convenience retail — positioning Michael as a leading voice in the next generation of gas station operations.
2024AI-Powered Convenience Store Chain
Syndicated across major financial outlets — national coverage of the AI-powered c-store platform that preceded STAX, showcasing Michael's operator-to-investor journey.
2024South Florida Deal Sheet
Featured in Bisnow's South Florida Deal Sheet covering STAX transaction activity and market presence in the Miami gas station brokerage space.
2024$7.5M Winter Garden Chevron Sale
Deal coverage of a flagship STAX transaction — a $7.5M Chevron sale in Winter Garden, FL, covered by both energy sector and CRE media.
2023Listen to Michael on leading CRE shows
Episode #750 — Managing Operations at STAX
Joined Kevin Bupp on one of CRE's top podcasts to discuss gas station operations, NNN deal structuring, and the operator advantage in brokerage.
How to Simplify Sale-Leaseback Transactions
A focused conversation on sale-leaseback mechanics — the deal structure behind most gas station NNN investments that STAX specializes in.
Earn 10-20% with Alternative Investments
Exploring how gas station NNN investments deliver double-digit returns through a combination of cash flow, depreciation, and appreciation.
The Future of Gas Stations and Convenience Stores
A forward-looking conversation about where the gas station asset class is headed — EV infrastructure, food-forward c-stores, and what it means for investors.
Recognition & feature stories
Up & Comer Award — 2024
Recognized as one of South Florida's emerging business leaders for STAX's rapid growth in the gas station brokerage and NNN investment space.
5 Things You Need for a Successful CRE Career
In-depth interview covering Michael's path from gas station operator to founding STAX — and the principles that drive a successful career in commercial real estate.
Meet Michael Salafia
Profile story on the journey from operating a dozen gas stations to building a specialized brokerage — the experiences that give STAX its operator edge.
70+ media placements across CRE, energy, and tech
Plus international coverage in 10+ countries including features in Russia, Poland, Korea, Spain, Germany, and more.
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