May 8, 2025 – Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. has advised Big Mike’s Gas N Go, LLC (“Big Mike’s”) on the sale of its convenience retail assets to Good Oil Company, Inc. Headquartered in Lebanon, Ohio, Big Mike’s is a niche convenience retailer that operates high-performing convenience stores in and around Dayton and Cincinnati.
Big Mike’s was founded in 2008 when Mike Schueler, President and CEO of The Schueler Group, a leading real estate development and construction firm, purchased his first two convenience stores in Troy and Tipp City, Ohio. With a background in commercial development and a keen eye for strategic real estate, Mike Schueler leveraged his development expertise to build a high-performing chain of stores that focused on exceptional customer service. Over time, Mike Schueler built one of the more successful niche convenience retail companies in southwest Ohio through a strong commitment to friendly staff, expansive retail offerings, and clean, modern stores.
Matrix provided merger and acquisition advisory services to Big Mike’s, which included valuation advisory, marketing the business through a confidential, structured sale process, and negotiation of the sale. The transaction was managed by Andrew LoPresti, CFA, CPA, Director; Spencer Cavalier, CFA, Co-Head of Matrix’s Downstream Energy & Convenience Retail Investment Banking Group; Nathan Wah, CPA, Senior Associate; and Michael Corliss, Analyst.
Mike Schueler, President of Big Mike’s commented, “Matrix was an invaluable resource in identifying potential buyers of Big Mike’s and an attentive and effective partner in finalizing the sale to Good Oil Company. We welcome Good Oil to southwest Ohio!”
Mr. LoPresti added, “Mike’s dedication to his company and care for his employees were inspiring. It was a privilege to be selected to advise Big Mike’s on this transaction. We wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors.”
Robert D. Ballinger and Patrick Martin of Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. served as legal counsel for Big Mike’s.
