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Drive Through Restaurants For Sale

Drive Through Restaurants for Sale in Kern County, USA

More details for 3730 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA - Land for Sale

3730 Stockdale Hwy

Bakersfield, CA 93309

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Land for Sale
  • $451,490 CAD
  • 0.35 AC Lot
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More details for Merle Haggard Dr and Airport Dr, Bakersfield, CA - Land for Sale

Merle Haggard Dr and Airport Dr

Bakersfield, CA 93308

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Land for Sale
  • $1,736,500 CAD
  • 1.30 AC Lot
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More details for 100 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA - Retail for Sale

Popeyes | Business + Real Estate - 100 Chester Ave

Bakersfield, CA 93301

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $3,264,620 CAD
  • 1,479 SF

Bakersfield Retail for Sale - Downtown

Marcus & Millichap is pleased to offer a business + real estate acquisition opportunity in a high-traffic downtown corridor. The asset includes both the fee simple real estate and the operating Popeyes business, providing full control over operations, income, and long-term appreciation. The ±1,479 SF freestanding building features a drive-thru, strong street visibility, and a proven operational layout ideal for high-volume QSR performance. The store generated about $1.41M in 2025 net sales, with consistent year-over-year growth and rising weekly averages, demonstrating durable demand and operational momentum. Normalized 2025 EBITDAR of $159,685 highlights meaningful upside for an owner-operator through operational efficiencies, cost management, and strategic revenue initiatives. An additional income stream from an onsite billboard lease provides supplemental yield. Strategically positioned along Chester Avenue, a major north-south arterial connecting Downtown Bakersfield to State Route 99, the property benefits from strong commuter flow, dense daytime population, and proximity to government offices, medical facilities, and major civic anchors including Dignity Health Arena and Bakersfield High School. Surrounded by national retailers, service businesses, and established residential neighborhoods, the location captures a balanced mix of local residents, downtown employees, and regional commuters.

Contact:

Marcus & Millichap

Property Subtype:

Fast Food

Date on Market:

2026-04-20

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More details for 55 Allen Road, Bakersfield, CA - Land for Sale

Stockdale Hwy & Allen Road - 55 Allen Road

Bakersfield, CA 93314

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Land for Sale
  • $3,681,380 CAD
  • 2.47 AC Lot

Bakersfield Land for Sale - Northwest Bakersfield

Strategically positioned at the signalized intersection of Allen Road and Stockdale Highway, this ±2.46-acre land parcel offers an exceptional commercial opportunity in a high-growth retail corridor in Northwest Bakersfield. Zoned C1PD (Commercial Planned Development), the site provides flexible commercial use potential—including retail, office, service, and mixed-use concepts subject to municipal approvals. The property features strong visibility and frontage along Stockdale Highway, one of Bakersfield’s primary east–west thoroughfares, facilitating excellent access and exposure to daily commuter traffic. Immediate adjacency to major retail development and infrastructure improvements enhances the site’s investment appeal. Directly across Stockdale Highway from the subject property is the newly developed Eagle Oaks Neighborhood Shopping Center, a prime retail node anchored by a mix of experienced tenants and pad opportunities, including large-format, shop, and drive-thru spaces. Eagle Oaks serves as a major retail destination in the trade area and attracts significant customer activity from the surrounding residential communities. This location benefits from: High-profile intersection visibility with traffic counts on Stockdale Highway supporting strong retail demand Zoning conducive to commercial and mixed-use development, offering flexibility for a range of end users Immediate proximity to established and newly emerging retail centers, creating synergy for tenant attraction and consumer pull Convenient access to Bakersfield’s expanding residential base in the northwest submarket The parcel is well suited for retail anchor development, multi-tenant commercial projects, service-oriented uses, office space, or build-to-suit opportunities that capitalize on the surrounding retail momentum.

Contact:

Prime Retail Group

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

2026-03-31

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More details for 503 Woollomes Ave, Delano, CA - Retail for Sale

503 Woollomes Ave

Delano, CA 93215

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $3,609,182 CAD
  • 2,345 SF

Delano Retail for Sale - NW Outlying Kern County

This property is located in Delano, California, a premier net-leased investment positioned within the city’s most active commercial corridor at the interchange of State Highway 99. This highly visible signalized intersection bene{ts from exceptional accessibility and exposure, with traffic counts reaching approximately 68,000 vehicles per day along Highway 99 at the Woollomes Avenue exit. The property is ideally situated adjacent to brand new national retailers including ARCO am/pm and In-N-Out Burger, and surrounded by major anchors such as Walmart and Home Depot, placing the site within Delano’s primary retail corridor that serves a regional trade area of more than 100,000 people. As the second-largest city in Kern County with strong population growth, Delano continues to attract national retailers seeking access to the Central Valley consumer base. Notably, this location is the only Chipotle within a 30-mile radius, further strengthening its regional draw. The property consists of a 2,345 SF freestanding retail building constructed in 2022 and built to Chipotle Mexican Grill’s newest prototype speci{cations. The single-story structure features a dedicated Chipotlane drive-thru and an efficient floor plan designed to support high-volume quick-service restaurant operations. The investment is secured by a 11-year and 10 months NNN as of April 2026 (LL responsible for Roof & Strucutre) corporate lease guaranteed by Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG), one of the most recognized fast-casual restaurant brands in the world with more than 2,925 locations across the United States, Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

Contact:

Centennial Advisers

Property Subtype:

Fast Food

Date on Market:

2026-03-24

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More details for 3212 Mt Pinos Way, Frazier Park, CA - Flex for Sale

3212 Mt Pinos Way

Frazier Park, CA 93225

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Flex for Sale
  • $1,528,120 CAD
  • 3,960 SF
  • Air Conditioning
  • Security System
  • 24 Hour Access

Frazier Park Flex for Sale - SW Outlying Kern County

MAJOR PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Spectacularly built out Butler Steel commercial building with approximately 2500 square feet of clear span workspace and approximately 950 square feet of upstairs living area. This building is perfect for a variety of uses. The owner has a cabinet shop and also lives in the apartment; the space could easily support a variety of commercial and industrial uses. Additionally, the property would be great for an owner user who wants a mountain retreat and a place to store cars, motorcycles and other recreational toys - the shop will accommodate a Class A RV in the climate controlled shop and have plenty of room to spare. Motorcycle and car clubs would be a great fit as well. 3 sides have roll up doors that vary in width from 12 to 13 feet and heights of 16 to 18 feet. The entire building is fully insulated and is also served by a full HVAC system. The living areas with feature bathrooms and multiple rooms that could be used as rental spaces, a showroom, or offices. The space that could be used as a showroom has a roll up door leading to the interior shop space. The interior main wall and roll ups are fire rated and protect the living and office areas. 200 amp power with both 120 and 220 circuits and several ceiling power drops. A two car, drive through garage opens to the shop with an interior roll up door. The land parcel is approximately 14,374 square feet and features two rolling gates that front the road, one of which is a powered gate. A concrete deck is at the rear of the building. The parking area is fully paved and the entire property is fully fenced with protective bollards along the building exterior. State of the art 18 camera security system, fully surveying the interior and exterior of the building, featuring round the clock 24 hour recording on monitors in two separate locations inside the building. Other features include a Voglzang wood stove, an owned Culligan soft water system, whole building central vac, insulated water lines, and an irrigation system.

Contact:

RE/MAX Crissman Commercial Services

Property Subtype:

Light Manufacturing

Date on Market:

2026-01-27

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More details for 5544 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA - Retail for Sale

5544 California Ave

Bakersfield, CA 93309

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $3,264,620 CAD
  • 3,219 SF
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More details for 17215 Zachary Rd, Bakersfield, CA - Retail for Sale

17215 Zachary Rd

Bakersfield, CA 93308

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $6,598,700 CAD
  • 3,571 SF
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More details for E Pacheco Rd & Cottonwood rd, Bakersfield, CA - Land for Sale

7.75 Acres Vacant Land - Cottonwood & Pacheco - E Pacheco Rd & Cottonwood rd

Bakersfield, CA 93307

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Land for Sale
  • $1,805,960 CAD
  • 7.75 AC Lot
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More details for 2938 W Rosamond Blvd, Rosamond, CA - Retail for Sale

HUGE PRICE DROP 5.12.2026 - 2938 W Rosamond Blvd

Rosamond, CA 93560

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $4,167,600 CAD
  • 17,277 SF
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More details for 201 S China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA - Retail for Sale

201 S China Lake Blvd

Ridgecrest, CA 93555

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $2,917,320 CAD
  • 1,640 SF
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More details for 1309 N Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA - Retail for Sale

Wells Fargo Bank - 1309 N Chester Ave

Bakersfield, CA 93308

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $1,250,280 CAD
  • 6,400 SF
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More details for 2001 Columbus St, Bakersfield, CA - Office for Sale

2001 Columbus St

Bakersfield, CA 93305

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Office for Sale
  • $1,243,334 CAD
  • 4,080 SF
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More details for 900-910 Kern St, Taft, CA - Retail for Sale

900-910 Kern St

Taft, CA 93268

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $1,667,040 CAD
  • 3,795 SF
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More details for 205 Trask St, Bakersfield, CA - Retail for Sale

205 Trask St

Bakersfield, CA 93314

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $1,458,660 CAD
  • 2,713 SF
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More details for 609 E H St, Tehachapi, CA - Industrial for Sale

609 E H St

Tehachapi, CA 93561

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Industrial for Sale
  • $1,041,900 CAD
  • 6,700 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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