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Drive Through Restaurants for Sale in Delaware, USA

More details for 5999 Summit Bridge Rd, Townsend, DE - Retail for Sale

Retail Investment Opportunity - 5999 Summit Bridge Rd

Townsend, DE 19734

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $4,343,484 CAD
  • 9,999 SF
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More details for 1580 S Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE - Retail for Sale

Rite Aid - 1580 S Dupont Hwy

Dover, DE 19901

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $3,978,942 CAD
  • 11,100 SF

Dover Retail for Sale - Kent County

The property located at 1580 S. DuPont Highway comprises approximately 2.20 acres and is improved with a ±11,100-square-foot freestanding commercial building. Positioned along South DuPont Highway, a historically significant and consistently trafficked corridor, the property benefits from strong regional visibility and accessibility. The surrounding area has experienced steady population and household growth, supporting demand for a range of commercial redevelopment or repositioning opportunities. Formerly occupied by Rite Aid, the property is now vacant following the retailer’s closure at this location. The DuPont Highway corridor remains a critical economic artery in Kent County, recognized for its long-standing commercial importance and connectivity to the greater Dover market. The property is well maintained and offers a high-profile location near Dover, making it an attractive opportunity for investors, owner-users, or redevelopment-focused buyers seeking a strategically located commercial asset. The C-2A Limited Central Commercial Zone in the City of Dover permits a broad mix of commercial, civic, and residential uses, making it one of the city’s most flexible zoning designations for downtown and urban-core development. The district is intended to support development that serves and strengthens the central business area through vibrant, walkable, mixed-use projects. Permitted uses within the C-2A zone include retail establishments, restaurants, offices (business, professional, and government), personal service businesses, hotels, public assembly uses, drive-through facilities, and a range of residential options including single-family, attached, and multi-family housing. Conditional uses may include senior housing, parking lots or parking structures as principal uses, and fuel pumps, subject to City approval. C-2A zoning is typically found in central areas of Dover, often near major corridors or historic districts, and is frequently utilized in rezoning applications for properties along key streets such as Forest Street or McKee Road. Its flexibility makes it well suited for mixed-use redevelopment and adaptive reuse projects. For detailed use lists and development standards, refer to the City of Dover Planning & Inspections Department zoning documentation and the City of Dover Code of Ordinances. In summary, C-2A zoning is designed to encourage active, pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use development within the core of Dover.

Contact:

R & R Commercial Realty

Date on Market:

2025-12-30

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More details for Route 113, Millsboro, DE - Land for Sale

Millsboro Padsite and Hotel Site - Route 113

Millsboro, DE 19966

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Land for Sale
  • $5,235,450 CAD
  • 3 AC Lot
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Drive Through Restaurants for Sale within 50 kilometers of Delaware, USA

More details for 415 S 2nd St, Millville, NJ - Specialty for Sale

Millville Car Wash - 415 S 2nd St

Millville, NJ 08332

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Specialty for Sale
  • $557,052 CAD
  • 1,800 SF
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Drive Through Restaurants For Sale

Drive Through Restaurants

A drive-thru restaurant is a type of fast food establishment that provides customers with the ability to order and receive their meal while still in their car. This type of restaurant has been on the rise in recent years with an increase in demand for quick, mobile-friendly food options.

The majority of drive through restaurants are located on or near busy streets, making them easy for drivers to access. This accessibility can be attractive to investors as it will increase potential revenues by attracting more customers without extensive advertising costs.

Why should you buy a restaurant with a drive through as an investor?

There are many reasons to invest in a drive through restaurant. These restaurants can be profitable if they're modeled correctly and managed well. You need to consider several things when investing in a drive-through restaurant, such as location and demographics, before deciding whether or not it's right for you

The first thing that needs consideration is where your potential business should be located. A major factor here is population density - what does the neighborhood look like? Is there plenty of foot traffic on any given day? If so, this would mean more customers for the restaurant! You also want to make sure there are no competing businesses nearby that may lure away your customer base; try looking at some other areas of town with less competition and underserved population.

What are the costs of buying a drive through restaurant?

The costs to consider include the cost of the building, renovations or repairs and upgrades needed in order to do business. There may be additional fees such as franchise fees, permits, licensing. Talk to your broker about additional costs.

The cost for a commercial property itself will vary depending on the size and location; a building might cost more than one near a busy highway interchange with high traffic volume. The price per square foot also varies significantly by location.

How to make your purchase profitable and sustainable in the long run.

Purchasing a profitable drive-through restaurant requires careful research and consideration of what is needed in the area.

You will need to consider the most profitable drive-through locations, deciding if you want a single site or plan on multiple sites.

Consideration should be given to both established restaurants with traffic volumes that meet your needs as well as those which are under-performing but have potential for time and money investment to increase revenues.

Is it worth it for you to buy a drive thru restaurant now?

Right now is a a great time to invest in a drive through restaurant.

As of 2021, Interest rates are low and there is less competition for properties, which means you can get the property for less money than if you buy it later on down the road when prices and interest rates may increase. Additionally, now would be a good time to buy because people need convenient and safe food options during tough economic times.

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