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More details for 125 E Virginia Ave, Bessemer City, NC - Retail for Sale

125 E Virginia Ave

Bessemer City, NC 28016

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $1,163,472 CAD
  • 3,200 SF
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More details for 1461 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC - Land for Sale

1461 Patton Ave

Asheville, NC 28806

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Land for Sale
  • $855,494 CAD
  • 0.84 AC Lot
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More details for 4156 S NC 49 Hwy S, Harrisburg, NC - Retail for Sale

4156 S NC 49 Hwy S

Harrisburg, NC 28075

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $2,716,618 CAD
  • 2,273 SF
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More details for 6709 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC - Retail for Sale

6709 N Tryon St

Charlotte, NC 28213

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $2,258,504 CAD
  • 4,084 SF
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More details for 533 N Main St, Troutman, NC - Retail for Sale

Walgreens: Troutman, NC - 533 N Main St

Troutman, NC 28166

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $3,577,032 CAD
  • 11,283 SF
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More details for 3416 N Main St, Hope Mills, NC - Retail for Sale

3416 N Main St

Hope Mills, NC 28348

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $1,230,542 CAD
  • 1,842 SF
  • Air Conditioning
  • Security System
  • Car Charging Station
  • Commuter Rail
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Conferencing Facility
  • Restaurant

Hope Mills Retail for Sale - Southwest Fayetteville

Prime Restaurant & Development Opportunity – N Main Street, Hope Mills Located on highly traveled N Main Street with ±18,500 vehicles per day, this exceptional commercial opportunity offers both immediate income potential and future development upside in one of Hope Mills’ most active retail corridors. The property totals 1.15 acres and includes a 1,842 SF former Fish Fry restaurant that is restaurant-ready, complete with an existing drive-thru and ample on-site parking. The building sits on approximately 0.55 acres zoned C1(P), making it well-suited for a wide range of commercial uses including QSR, fast casual dining, coffee, or service retail. In addition, the offering includes an adjacent ±0.6-acre undeveloped parcel zoned R-10, providing a unique opportunity for expansion, redevelopment, or a complementary use (subject to zoning and approvals). This combination of stabilized improvements and excess land is rarely available in this corridor. The site benefits from strong surrounding retail activity, with brand-new Planet Fitness Walmart, Chick Fil A, Starbucks and Carlie C’s IGA Grocery nearby, driving consistent daily traffic and consumer draw. Its central location along N Main Street provides excellent visibility, easy access, and proximity to established residential neighborhoods. Whether an owner-operator looking for a turnkey restaurant location or an investor seeking a property with both current utility and future upside, 3416 N Main Street represents a compelling opportunity in the growing Hope Mills market.

Contact:

Grant-Murray Real Estate LLC

Property Subtype:

Fast Food

Date on Market:

2026-01-30

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More details for 2791 Cornwallis Rd, Garner, NC - Land for Sale

2791 Cornwallis Rd - 2791 Cornwallis Rd

Garner, NC 27529

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Land for Sale
  • $1,882,086 CAD
  • 0.92 AC Lot
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More details for 4916 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC - Land for Sale

4916 Carolina Beach Rd

Wilmington, NC 28412

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Land for Sale
  • $3,764,173 CAD
  • 2.50 AC Lot
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More details for 5712 Castle Hayne Rd, Castle Hayne, NC - Retail for Sale

CVS - 5712 Castle Hayne Rd

Castle Hayne, NC 28429

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $4,996,084 CAD
  • 12,062 SF
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More details for 801 Mebane Oaks Rd, Mebane, NC - Retail for Sale

Walgreens - 801 Mebane Oaks Rd

Mebane, NC 27302

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $8,137,457 CAD
  • 13,650 SF
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More details for 700 E Arlington Blvd, Greenville, NC - Retail for Sale

700 E Arlington Blvd

Greenville, NC 27858

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $2,053,185 CAD
  • 1,886 SF
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More details for 14600 Lawyers Rd, Matthews, NC - Retail for Sale

CVS Pharmacy - 14600 Lawyers Rd

Matthews, NC 28104

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $4,270,771 CAD
  • 10,856 SF

Matthews Retail for Sale - Union County

Northmarq, on behalf of ownership, is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire the fee simple interest in the CVS Pharmacy located at 14600 Lawyers Road in Matthews, North Carolina (the “Property”). CVS has been at this location since 2001, having already renewed once, and their Absolute NNN lease features zero landlord responsibility with no rent holiday or rent decrease in any of the remaining nine, five-year options. An out-parcel of the Harris Teeter (subsidiary of The Kroger Co.) anchored Stevens Mill Crossing retail development, the Property is positioned just 30 minutes southeast of Downtown Charlotte. The Property is located on a hard, signalized corner in a market where population and household incomes have and are expected to continue growing exponentially with double-digit population growth six straight decades, including a whopping 1,686% growth since 1980. Matthews was recently ranked the #1 economy in North Carolina by Consumer Affairs based on its low poverty/unemployment and strong home appreciation. CVS Health Corp. (NYSE: CVS; S&P: BBB) operates more than 9,000 locations nationwide and employs approximately 300,000 people across the U.S., Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. The company generates over $372 billion in annual revenue and is ranked #5 on the Fortune 500. North Carolina is an extremely attractive investment market, consistently ranked as a top U.S. state for business, including earning the #1 spot on CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Business” list in 2025, as well as in 2023 and 2022, due to its performance in key metrics like workforce, economy, infrastructure, education, cost of doing business, innovation and business-friendly climate. In Association With Greg Laughton, NC Broker #313776.

Contact:

Northmarq

Property Subtype:

Drug Store

Date on Market:

2025-12-17

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More details for 1497 E Dixie Dr, Asheboro, NC - Retail for Sale

Starbucks - 1497 E Dixie Dr

Asheboro, NC 27203

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $3,677,939 CAD
  • 2,460 SF

Asheboro Retail for Sale - SE Randolph County

ATTRACTIVE LEASE FUNDAMENTALS - 10% rental increases every 5 years including options - Two (2) - five (5) year options - Minimal LL responsibilities CORPORATE GUARANTEE FROM CREDIT TENANT - Starbucks has a S&P credit rating of BBB+ - Over 35,000 locations worldwide - $30.3B Total Revenue SIGNIFICANT NEARBY DEVELOPMENT - Asheboro and the surrounding Piedmont Triad are experiencing a surge in large-scale industrial and advanced manufacturing investment - Market has attracted 2M+ SF of new industrial and logistics development in the past 24 months - On going retail infill along E Dixie Drive (US-64) includes new QSR, automotive, and service retail - Within a 1-mile radius there is 1.6 M SF of retail space and positive net absorption of 151% in the past 12 months NEW CONSTRUCTION - New build-to-suit Starbucks with a double drive-thru lane - Warranties will be assigned to the new owner HIGH GROWTH ASHEBORO, NC - Over 1.7M people live in Triad & the region has over 900K jobs with a 2.3% job growth since 2022 - Asheboro has experienced significant investment from Envoronmental Air Systems, Energizer, Ross, Klaussner Furniture and Randolph Hospital, and is home to the NC Zoo TOP PERFORMING LOCATION IN HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER RETAIL CORRIDOR - The subject Starbucks ranks 1 in visits in North Carolina and top 99th percentile in the Country - Fronting E. Dixie Dr (20K VPD) - Nearby Restaurant users include Chipotle, McDonalds, Wendy’s, and Chick-Fil-A - Other National tenants include Walmart, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Marshals, and Hobby Lobby

Contact:

Atlantic Capital Partners

Property Subtype:

Fast Food

Date on Market:

2025-12-15

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More details for 726 1st Ave W, Hendersonville, NC - Retail for Sale

726 1st Ave W

Hendersonville, NC 28739

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $513,296 CAD
  • 1,440 SF
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More details for 425 Ramsey St, Fayetteville, NC - Land for Sale

High-Visibility Corner Lot with Drive-Thru Zo - 425 Ramsey St

Fayetteville, NC 28301

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Land for Sale
  • $889,714 CAD
  • 0.63 AC Lot

Fayetteville Land for Sale - Downtown Fayetteville

425 Ramsey Street offers 0.633 acres of development-ready land in the heart of downtown Fayetteville, zoned DT-2, which permits drive-thru use—ideal for coffee, QSR, or other high-demand retail. This corner site benefits from dual access points via shared driveways on both Ramsey Street and Rowan Street, ensuring fluid ingress and egress for customers. Situated adjacent to a newly built Bojangles, the parcel capitalizes on strong brand adjacency and existing destination traffic. Visibility is a standout feature, with a clear line of sight from both roadways and surrounding intersections. With public utilities available and excellent street frontage, the site presents a turnkey opportunity for developers and operators targeting dense urban submarkets. Located within Fayetteville’s downtown core, this parcel is surrounded by a dense concentration of employers, service providers, and civic institutions—driving a daytime population of 18,955 within a 1-mile radius. Rowan Street (AADT: 28,357) and Ramsey Street (AADT: 18,676) combine for robust vehicular exposure, ensuring sustained consumer traffic throughout the day. The property sits just north of the city’s main commercial corridor and is walkable to courthouse offices, government buildings, and the Murchison Road corridor. Average household income within 1 mile is $64,965, outpacing the broader submarket. The site benefits from a demographic mix of professionals, commuters, and service workers, offering steady demand for quick-service and convenience-oriented retail.

Contact:

Grant-Murray Real Estate LLC

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

2025-11-21

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More details for 405 Westinghouse Blvd, Charlotte, NC - Retail for Sale

337 Westinghouse Blvd, Charlotte, NC - 405 Westinghouse Blvd

Charlotte, NC 28273

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $2,463,822 CAD
  • 2,811 SF
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More details for 13600 NC-50, Surf City, NC - Retail for Sale

Valvoline - Surf City NC - 13600 NC-50

Surf City, NC 28445

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $2,046,341 CAD
  • 1,794 SF
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More details for 640 Spartanburg Hwy, Hendersonville, NC - Retail for Sale

Chick-fil-A Hendersonville South - 640 Spartanburg Hwy

Hendersonville, NC 28792

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $5,084,076 CAD
  • 5,000 SF
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More details for 1429 US Highway 421, Wilkesboro, NC - Retail for Sale

1429 US Highway 421

Wilkesboro, NC 28697

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $1,710,988 CAD
  • 2,667 SF
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More details for 510 NC Highway 9, Black Mountain, NC - Retail for Sale

KFC - 510 NC Highway 9

Black Mountain, NC 28711

  • Drive Through Restaurant
  • Retail for Sale
  • $1,093,663 CAD
  • 2,010 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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