As the economy has recovered from the 2009 recession, the service industry has expanded rapidly. The automotive sector has been steadily growing over the years with the expectation of more growth in the future, particularly for the auto parts industry. …
Auto parts stores don’t usually make the top of the list when investors are looking for “flashy” retail opportunities. But as far as net-lease investments go, these chains are reliable performers providing consistently favorable returns. Let’s look at the industry’s three largest retailers, AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts, and O’Reilly Auto Parts and see how they stack up.…