18 Commercial Kitchens for Lease in North Carolina, USA

Charlotte Retail for Lease - Midtown/Southend

Are you ready to elevate your food operations? Whether it’s for catering, food preparation/production, a ghost kitchen, or serving as a supply hub for brick-and-mortar operations, our commercial kitchen spaces are tailored to meet your needs. We offer private, industrial-grade kitchens with 24/7 access, ensuring you can operate on your schedule and according to your specific requirements. Why choose our kitchens? Our turnkey private kitchen spaces are exclusively for your use and come equipped with essential fixtures, including floor drains, hoods, and sinks, ensuring compliance with local health regulations. The spaces offer a cost-effective and faster launch, enabling operations to be opened in weeks with 90% less investment than building from scratch. Ranging from 200 to 2,000 square feet, with options to combine multiple units, any user can find a perfectly customized and scaled fit perfectly suited to their needs. All of our spaces are offered on highly flexible terms that adapt to you, with long- and short-term contract options. Want more? The facility is outfitted with core amenities like cold and dry food storage, staff break rooms, restrooms, ample parking, and dedicated spaces for mail, loading, and supplies. Your experience is uplifted by our professional property management staff, here to assist in the seamless operation of your business, and we have a team for kitchen maintenance and cleaning. How close are my customers? 500 W Summit Avenue is brilliantly positioned to provide uncongested access to far-reaching freeways while benefiting from proximity to Charlotte Center City and other densely populated districts. Approximately 250,000 people reside within a 5-mile radius of your future kitchen, making it an easy ride for any Uber Eats or DoorDash driver. Additionally, the heart of Charlotte hosts some of the most affluent households in the metro, and those within that 5-mile radius are projected to spend over $1 billion on food and alcohol annually by 2029. Ready to Start? Discover how our commercial spaces can transform your business and boost your return on investment by speaking to our rep listed here today. *Disclaimer: None of our kitchens come equipped with commercial cooking equipment. While we strive to provide accurate representations, please note that images displayed on our listings are fully built-out kitchens for visual purposes only. We encourage you to reach out to us should you have any inquiries regarding our facilities or kitchens.

Property Type:

Industrial

Date on Market:

2023-05-31

Winston-Salem Retail for Lease - South Forsyth County

Turn-key endcap restaurant space available in Highwoods Square Shopping Center. Located in the heart of the busiest retail corridor in Winston-Salem, Highwood Square is anchored by The Surge Trampoline Park and CVS, with great visibility and convenient access.

Date on Market:

2025-12-17

Asheville Retail for Lease - Downtown Asheville

A rare opportunity to lease a fully equipped, turnkey restaurant in the heart of downtown Asheville on iconic Wall Street, one of the city’s most walkable and charming corridors. Formerly home to the beloved Cucina 24, this space has a strong and successful legacy within Asheville’s food and beverage scene and is primed for a new tenant to make it their own. The lease includes a fully outfitted commercial kitchen, offering an expedited path to opening day. A second storefront entrance is ideal for to-go operations, a coffee or wine bar, or even a separate concept within the same footprint. Tenant can apply for outdoor seating permit, enhancing the street presence and customer experience. Surrounded by boutique shops, galleries, and popular destinations, this high-visibility location benefits from consistent foot traffic and strong local and tourist appeal. With very few true restaurant ready spaces available downtown, this offering stands out as a can’t miss opportunity.

Date on Market:

2025-12-15

Canton Retail for Lease - Haywood County

Prime corner commercial opportunity at I-40 Exit 31 on/off-ramp: a 7,000+ sq ft steakhouse built and successfully operated for 30 years by a national tenant. Brick exterior, durable metal roof, 74 paved parking spaces, and opportunity for high-visibility signage ensure maximum exposure. Inside, enjoy 250+ seating across multiple sections, spacious bar area, and huge commercial kitchen area with hood system. Ideal for continued restaurant use or redevelopment. Proven location with heavy, heavy traffic flow—secure this turnkey investment today.

Date on Market:

2025-11-07

High Point Office for Lease - High Point/SW Guilford Cty

±28,000 SF freestanding brick office building in excellent, move-in-ready condition. The building features a flexible layout with private perimeter offices surrounding a large open-core workspace, multiple conference rooms, and a spacious break area. The property was fully refreshed by the ownership, including a brand-new 50 MIL Duro-Last roof installed by Applied Roofing with a 20-year transferable warranty, upgraded Trane HVAC systems, new LED hallway lighting, and updated interior finishes throughout. The refurbishment included new ceiling tiles, upgraded lighting, modern vinyl plank flooring, and enhanced interior doors with steel frames. Restrooms were elevated beyond typical office standards and include shower facilities. The building also offers a computer room with raised flooring and dedicated A/C, providing a strong foundation for users with technology or equipment needs. Infrastructure highlights include a full-building Caterpillar 3406 diesel generator (600 amp / 480 volt) and an existing access control and security system. Situated on 3.06 acres with approximately 215 parking spaces, the property offers ample capacity for high-density users or large gatherings. With its combination of quality upgrades, strong infrastructure, generous parking, and a highly adaptable floor plan, the building is well-suited for corporate office use, coworking concepts, church or worship services, community assembly, event venue operations, or a wide range of other adaptive reuses. Conveniently located just off Business I-85, the property offers excellent access across the Triad region.

Date on Market:

2025-10-23

Wilmington Flex for Lease - Downtown

This unit is part of a large commercial building with 8 units total. A lively and active group of small businesses. Parking is available all all side of the building. On street and Gravel parking areas. Common areas are maintained by a local landscaping company and are included in your rent. Located in the popular and busy Castle Street Arts district, halfway between the river district and the Cargo District. Fantastic opportunity to join our creative community. This unit was Daisy and Pepper Bakery and Coffeehouse untill a few days ago. All equipment and fixture have been removed. There are pictures of before and after for reference. This space is in full compliance with the city of Wilmington was operating as a coffee shop and commercial bakery. Perfect for use as a commissary kitchen or bakery. Would also be great for an art studio, office, or other kind of shop. This shop faces Starkey Alley and does not have road frontage on Castle street. This building is reserved for artists and creatives but if you have another idea please reach out and let us know what you have in mind. Alcohol / Tobacco / Vape sales are prohibited. We would be open to ideas such as Art Gallery Studio Graphic Design Architect or General retail. If cohesive with the atmosphere of existing tenants. Water, trash services and building maintenance are included. Rent is a flat $999. Power is the responsibility of the tenant. Floors are concrete slab. Existing equipment is not included, equipment belongs to the previous tenant. Please email and tell us about your business. Please do not bother the current tenant. Contact me to arrange a showing. Available Jan 1st.

Property Type:

Specialty

Date on Market:

2025-10-09

Jacksonville Retail for Lease

Positioned along the high-visibility corridor of Onslow Drive, this commercial property offers a strategic location in Jacksonville, North Carolina. This large stripmall has undergone new ownership in the last year and has been completely remodeled. Upgrades include a new TPO roof, upgraded electrical and lighting, new HVAC throughout most spaces, updated storefronts, and more! Multiple units are still available and can be upfitted to suit. We have units from 750 sqft all the way up to 13,000. Please reach out to see what's available!

Date on Market:

2025-12-04

Selma Retail for Lease - Johnston County

This property is a rare find for entrepreneurs looking to operate a convenience store, deli, or small restaurant with the added benefit of on-site living. Excellent visibility and easy access to Hwy 301 & I-95.

Date on Market:

2025-09-24

Winston-Salem Retail for Lease - Winston-Salem CBD

Turn-key, second generation restaurant space available for sale or lease, in the heart of the Arts District in downtown Winston-Salem! The ±4,970 SF space features a full commercial kitchen, patio for outdoor seating, bar seating on both sides, and onsite parking. The space could easily house two restaurant concepts. Incredible visibility from the street and surrounded by other restaurants, retailers, and bars. Kitchen equipment would convey with sale of property.

Date on Market:

2025-08-29

Smithfield Retail for Lease - Johnston County

Located in the heart of downtown Smithfield on Market St/Hwy 70 Business. This space is half a block from the Johnston County Courthouse and sits just a few steps away from Gotham’s Deli and the Gilded Pear Café.

Date on Market:

2025-07-01

Durham Office for Lease - South Durham

Positioned in South Durham‘s bustling retail corridor, adjacent to the newly redeveloped University Hill project, SouthCourt is a mixed-use property with ground floor retail opportunities beneath five floors of office. Located in close proximity to University Hill and South Square Shopping areas with tenants including Target, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, O2 Fitness, and BB’s Crispy Chicken.

Date on Market:

2025-12-04

Asheboro Retail for Lease - Asheboro CBD

Asheboro Center is an approx. 49,000 SF retail center located in Asheboro, North Carolina. This grocery-anchored neighborhood center is located less than a half-mile from Downtown Asheboro, which is home to the largest walkthrough zoo in the world at over 500 acres. Commercial suites at this center are available to rent for anything from traditional retail storefronts and restaurants to offices to medical or other professional service providers. Woodcrest Capital welcomes first time and franchise businesses to its centers with easy-to-read leases and flexible terms. Woodcrest is also sufficiently sophisticated to please the largest of national credit tenants. As a family-owned business with over 40 years in commercial real estate, Woodcrest owns and operates everything from Class A centers in the busiest neighborhoods to troubled centers it’s rehabilitating in struggling rural communities. Give us a call today to find the right location for your business as we usually have multiple retail opportunities in the immediate area!

Date on Market:

2025-09-02

New Bern Retail for Lease

Prime 6,114 sq. ft. retail space available in a highly visible location along South Glenburnie Road, one of New Bern’s busiest commercial corridors. The property offers excellent frontage, strong traffic counts, and convenient access to major thoroughfares including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Surrounded by national retailers, restaurants, and service providers, this site is ideal for a wide range of retail or service uses. Ample parking and easy ingress/egress make it a strong option for tenants seeking exposure and accessibility in a growing market. New in 2022: LVT flooring, LED lighting, roof (2023) This space is available January 1, 2026.

Date on Market:

2025-10-14

Kings Mountain Office for Lease - Cleveland County

Date on Market:

2024-10-28

Charlotte Retail for Lease - Midtown/Southend

The Nichols Company presents South End Eats, a unique private ghost kitchen opportunity in South End. Located in the center of delivery demand, these ghost kitchens by CloudKitchens provide a turnkey solution for restaurant owners to quickly and affordably expand their businesses. With easy accessibility located between both I-77 and I-277 to the surrounding Charlotte submarkets, this is ideal for startup concepts, personal chefs, catering companies, food trucks, single location operators, and national chains looking to expand.

Property Type:

Industrial

Date on Market:

2025-01-13

Durham Retail for Lease - South Durham

Class A mixed-use development located at the intersection of Erwin Road and S. LaSalle Street Erwin Terrance consists of 2 buildings totaling over 118,000 SF of luxury apartments, offices, and street and ground level retail Walking distance to Duke University Hospital, Duke University, Durham VA Hospital, and Lenox Baker Children’s Hospital Convenient to US 15-501 and NC 147/Durham Freeway Property adjoins a 141-key AC Hotel by Marriott Beautiful outdoor space Ample surface and structured parking Daytime population in excess of 36,000 within 1-mile radius

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2025-01-28

Vass Office for Lease

This single-story commercial building, offers +/-3,525 square feet of space on three parcels totaling +/-0.721 acres. It stretches from US-1 BUS to Alley Street, with the building set back from US-1 BUS. The property includes two fenced areas, on street parking, and a layout featuring a front office, storage room, six rooms, a commercial kitchen, and restrooms, all accessible via a long central hallway. Currently used as a daycare, the property is zoned HC (Highway Commercial), offering flexible opportunities for various commercial uses.

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

2025-10-14

Charlotte Retail for Lease - Plaza Midwood/NoDa

Property Type:

Specialty

Date on Market:

2025-10-21