essential properties realty trust, inc. (nyse: eprt) is a publicly-traded real estate company based in princeton, nj, that owns, acquires, and manages single-tenant net lease (stnl) properties. by utilizing sale-leaseback transactions, essential provides growth capital to middle-market companies with attractive credit profiles and stable operating histories. essential primarily targets tenants that operate service-oriented and experience-based businesses within industries like restaurants; car washes and automotive services; convenience stores and gas stations; medical, dental, and veterinarian services; early childhood education; movie theaters and entertainment; and health and fitness. as of march 31, 2018, essential owned 530 properties occupied by 127 tenants operating 112 different concepts in 15 industries across 42 states.